Just Finished painting my wood...
09-20-2002, 09:29 AM
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Just Finished painting my wood...
Well I finally went ahead and did it. I was tired of waiting for aluminium dash peices so I painted the wood. Took apart my whole dash and snapped off the wood. I was proud of myself because I didn't break one piece. It's really not that hard you just have to take your time. I went down to the paint store and had them match my exterior. The blew it into a spray can for me and I went to town. 6 coats of primer, sand, 6 coats of frost white, and hella amounts of clear and it was done. All in all it took the whole weekend to do and my car was in pieces so I couldn't drive anywhere but it was worth it. Next up is the headlights. Oh yea I'd have pics but my dog ate my digi about a month ago and I haven't replaced it. Just look at Ross' car.....
09-20-2002, 11:50 AM
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Nice. I wish i didnt have this whole wood kit because i would do the silver with black and grey leather Im sure we would all love directions because i think you are the first not to break it and if you could get pics that would be really nice 
09-20-2002, 01:36 PM
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1. Started out by taking out the center console and audio unit console. This let me access the climate control screws.
2. Took glovebox apart and let it hang down.
3. Removed two on underside of climate control and removed wired plugs to climate control.
4. Removed one screw by passenger side air vent. This one was hard to find but if you look behind the dast you will see it.
5. The hard part. To remove the center wood trim without breaking it was hard. I pushed at the back of the climate control unit until the clips snapped off on the left edge. After that it was the combination of a flat head driver on the clips in the rear and just some TLC to get it off. Advise - if it's not comming don't keep pulling. Look at the backside and find the clip it is stuck on and use the flathead.
6. Now for the doors. I took apart the whole door to do this. After you pop off the door panel there are like 5 or 6 screws that hold the trim in place. Remove those and gently work it out.
7. If you have more questions or want more pics don't hesitate to ask.
1. Started out by taking out the center console and audio unit console. This let me access the climate control screws.
2. Took glovebox apart and let it hang down.
3. Removed two on underside of climate control and removed wired plugs to climate control.
4. Removed one screw by passenger side air vent. This one was hard to find but if you look behind the dast you will see it.
5. The hard part. To remove the center wood trim without breaking it was hard. I pushed at the back of the climate control unit until the clips snapped off on the left edge. After that it was the combination of a flat head driver on the clips in the rear and just some TLC to get it off. Advise - if it's not comming don't keep pulling. Look at the backside and find the clip it is stuck on and use the flathead.
6. Now for the doors. I took apart the whole door to do this. After you pop off the door panel there are like 5 or 6 screws that hold the trim in place. Remove those and gently work it out.
7. If you have more questions or want more pics don't hesitate to ask.
09-20-2002, 01:52 PM
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if i eve want to change it ...... i would go for carbon fiber look.... i dont think i saw anyone with that yet ......like on benz compressor .
but you did a good job ! looks good and matches with outside !
but you did a good job ! looks good and matches with outside !
09-20-2002, 01:58 PM
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Originally posted by GoldieAlek
if i eve want to change it ...... i would go for carbon fiber look.... i dont think i saw anyone with that yet ......like on benz compressor .
but you did a good job ! looks good and matches with outside !
if i eve want to change it ...... i would go for carbon fiber look.... i dont think i saw anyone with that yet ......like on benz compressor .
but you did a good job ! looks good and matches with outside !
Actually I was gonna try to make it look aluminum but ended up going this route.
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09-21-2002, 05:09 PM
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Originally posted by acura2.2vtec
I thought about that but I think with the added thickness it might not fit back properly.
I thought about that but I think with the added thickness it might not fit back properly.
09-21-2002, 05:32 PM
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Originally posted by strawberryclock
his way you don't even have to remove anything you just wedge it in the creases with a credit card!!
his way you don't even have to remove anything you just wedge it in the creases with a credit card!!
ya, isnt that just great!!! and who said credit cards can get you in trouble??!?!? i did take the door panels off tho....and it sure was a tight squeez...but it looks oh so good!!!!!
check out my www for pics.....
09-22-2002, 09:50 AM
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Originally posted by ougeta
I was wondering if you were thinking about wrapping the cloth (on the door panel) also in leather?
I was wondering if you were thinking about wrapping the cloth (on the door panel) also in leather?
who you talkin to? mine are already wrapped in white leather......the owner before had it done...
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