Suede A pillars too cheesy?
My EJ8; my slow build.
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on a civic yes
Okay then they will be painted.
I saw the finished product on that thread and from what I saw it looked great. So I'm just trying to figure out what to do.
I'm planning on starting to take the interior out on Sunday. (ugh) My coworker here does paint (interior and exterior).
The number one rule in paint: your prep work is everything.
I'm doing my interior myself (have done a few before). It's tedious, but not difficult. Take your time, use the right tools, follow the right steps, and ensure you use a plastic-adhering paint, not rustoleom or some s**t.
I'd say match it up. SUEDE EVERYTHING!
I wrapped my headliner in suede. I need to paint a few more pieces, but it came out great. Everyone (that doesn't know Hondas) thinks it's OEM. Paint everything else, you will appreciate it a lot more. Also, be prepared. Getting your dash out kinda sucks.
That's what I've read
That'll be a fun project... But I was thinking of using that SEM paint. That's what that thread said to use along with my coworker who painted the interior on his 64 Impala (looks amazing). Well, once I get started on this I WILL TRY MY BEST to take pictures and post up the process. Now that I'm not in a rush to finish anything on this car
All suggestions are welcome from you guys, I'm still undecided on exactly how everything is going to be.
I suggest when you are pulling the dash that u have an extra person to help pull it out when u get all the bolts and screws out, its not that hard just makes it easier
That's what the boyfriend is for!
Good plan lol, are u gunna delete the heater core and ac while u have it out ?
Probably not.
I gotcha
SEM is insane. Get the Landau Black for a OEM match. It's almost the exact same as the CTR interior. Some tips:That's what I've read
Well, once I get started on this I WILL TRY MY BEST to take pictures and post up the process. Now that I'm not in a rush to finish anything on this car
All suggestions are welcome from you guys, I'm still undecided on exactly how everything is going to be.
- Wear rubber gloves when prepping.
- Use wax/grease remover. Don't SOAK everything, but use a good amount.
- Make sure parts are completely dry/free of liquid/dirt/debris.
- DO NOT SAND. Nothing should be sanded, period. Ever. Just clean it up with wax/grease remover, use SEM's adhesion promoter, and go to town.
- LIGHT COATS. Don't get cray cray with the paint. Your first coat should be a light dusting, in an even back-and-forth, robotic motion. Each coat should then be applied a little bit heavier. Use about 5 coats for a solid, even color that won't fade. Keep the can about 6 1/2 inches away from your target.
- Do this s**t in a well ventilated area. A garage is preferred. Do it early morning, as to avoid wind, heat, and humidity.
- Avoid runs. The SEM s**t is hard to get runs with, but it can happen. If you DO get runs.. well.. hope the next few coats can help, or hope you have someone that knows how to fix it, cause I never can
Atta girl. You'll need two people. Me and my roommate got my whole interior apart, headliner stripped, new material applied, and back in the car in 2 hours.That's what the boyfriend is for!
So no ScotchBrite scuff pad? And I'm not spraying it, someone else is. I'm horrible with paintingSEM is insane. Get the Landau Black for a OEM match. It's almost the exact same as the CTR interior. Some tips:
- Wear rubber gloves when prepping.
- Use wax/grease remover. Don't SOAK everything, but use a good amount.
- Make sure parts are completely dry/free of liquid/dirt/debris.
- DO NOT SAND. Nothing should be sanded, period. Ever. Just clean it up with wax/grease remover, use SEM's adhesion promoter, and go to town.
- LIGHT COATS. Don't get cray cray with the paint. Your first coat should be a light dusting, in an even back-and-forth, robotic motion. Each coat should then be applied a little bit heavier. Use about 5 coats for a solid, even color that won't fade. Keep the can about 6 1/2 inches away from your target.
- Do this s*** in a well ventilated area. A garage is preferred. Do it early morning, as to avoid wind, heat, and humidity.
- Avoid runs. The SEM s*** is hard to get runs with, but it can happen. If you DO get runs.. well.. hope the next few coats can help, or hope you have someone that knows how to fix it, cause I never can
Atta girl. You'll need two people. Me and my roommate got my whole interior apart, headliner stripped, new material applied, and back in the car in 2 hours.
just wont look is good wrinkles and s**t
its not that bad! i took mine out, modified the heater core, and put it back in and driving in 4 hours....
Nope! Just make sure it's clean, and use the paint promoter crap that SEM sells. That's all you need.So no ScotchBrite scuff pad? And I'm not spraying it, someone else is. I'm horrible with painting
You sir, are a madman. That's gnarly. We STRUGGLED with it for like 4 or 5 hours, and that was just getting it out haha.
ive done my fair share of dashes in life, you learn what to look for
start now, you can have it out before dark
I'm at work till 6, going out, then Formula D tomorrow.