Interior Question

[Alex]

Hi guys,

How much would it cost, on average, to have my interior re-trimmed in leather? Well to be honest im not that bothered about the cost because i think it would look good. But what kind of places are best to contact for such jobs?

Also: How well would the dash plastic take that "interior paint" you can get from most mod shops these days? are there better ways of doing it?

Cheers, All responses greatly appreciated!

Alex

 

[Lew B]

Rear seats prob about £900

 

[Bahney]

Re: Re: Interior Question

i am getting mine done in feb, full interior, doors and dash for £1650

don't know if this is good or not but it is the only quote i have gotten so far

 

[Gary F]

Re: Re: Re: Interior Question

One way to colour code your dash is to use normal bodywork paint. At the minute I am in the process of colourcoding the plastic strips on the side of the doors (they aren't on the doors at the minute), I know that it's not the same but it's the same principle.

If you buy the current issue of max power (October) it tells you how to colour code your dash, I am using the max power article to spray my strips and the results are excellent - they look eactly like the bodywork of the car. The article in max power shows you how to get bodywork smooth paint on the dash, but if you just want to change the colour, I haven't tried the interior spray.

If you want me to tell you how to do it without buying max power then just ask.

It looks hard but it is really easy, I had never even picked up a spray can before and I managed to prime, paint and laquer it.

Gaz

 

[Alex]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Interior Question

Gaz,

it would be really good if you could tell me how to do it, i went out at lunch to get acopy of Max Power and they have all gone, will have to try again tomorrow but any help you could give would be received most greatfully

Alex

 

[Gary F]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Interior Question

yeah, the new issue of max power comes out on 10th Oct so the shops will probably get rid of the old ones.

Anyway I'll tell you how to do it.

Take what ever your colouring out of the car.
'Key' the surface, i.e. rub it with 600 grit wet and dry sandpaper (make sure all sandpaper used is wet ,using soapy water), to smooth it and get rid of any silicone cleaners etc.
Dry the panel with a paper towel.
Get some plastic primer, shake it, and apply in smooth even strokes. Thin coats are better, let it dry 10-15 minutes between each coat or it will peel off.
Put about 10 coats on to be safe.
When the finish is deep and even use 1200 grit, wet and dry sandpaper, use soapy water to wet it and smooth it till it's very very smooth. Try not to rub too hard or for too long or you might rub back down to the plastic.
Dry it off and get the paint (I got Halfords to mix me up a can, just give then the code from the boot), shake it, then again apply in smooth even strokes, this does not take as many coats, just get it fully covered, I did about 5 coats of paint.
Don't sand it after this.
Leave the paint to dry for at least an hour, then grab some clear laquer and again apply in smooth even strokes, the more coats of laquer the better the finish will be, I think i did about 8 coats.
Leave it to dry overnight.
Next max power say to sand it with 1200 grit again and then rub T - cut polish restorer into it although I didn't bother because the laquer was shiny and smooth enough already but it's up to you, and that's it.

If anythings not clear or you want to ask a question just send me an email
[email protected]

Gaz

Most important points

apply thin coats
always use the sandpaper wet
try and spray when it's warm, dry and not windy
use PLASTIC primer

You can get the sandpaper from halfords - yellow packets, although I had to try 3 different stores to get the right grit.
Halfords also sell T - cut, plastic primer, clear laquer and they mix paint at some shops.

Get some pics on the forum when you have done it.