Yes, I am not the first one to do this, but I just have to brag. This looks so much better than burlwood on the SSM car. NSXNEXT, thanks for the inspiration.

http://s152.photobucket.com/albums/s196/peredoz/

 

is that just painted? and also, did you make the grill insert?

 

Yes, it is painted, but of all people who saw it, nobody could tell that it was paint. And yes, I did make the grille insert. That looks quite good too; will post pics tomorrow--need to wash the car first after a dust storm.

 

well damn, now i'm going to have to do mine...what paint/process did you use?

 

im more a fan of luxury interior, but great work. can you post of closer pics and as well as a DIY of preparation and paint for other members who are interested please?

 

It was quite an effort; First, you need to take all the door panels off, cut out the burlwood pieces, sand them with 800 grit sand paper, wipe everything down with alcohol, prime, sand again, paint, and apply the clear coat. I put 3 coats of paint and 2 heavy coats of clear coat. I used Dupli-color engine spray paint, color code DE-1615, which is the closest match to aluminum. And then, put it all back together. Will be happy to answer more questions.

 

Wow, that looks a lot better than the wood trim on the ebony interior. Awesome work

 

i would love to see an atempt at the two tone interior on the 3rd gen....the mix of walnut wood and aluminum......i just like it......

 

Same as any other paint process. Clean sand clean prime (sand if necessary) paint clear.

 

^hahaha good answer.

 

very nice..wish I had black interior!!

 

I understand that you clean, sand, and prime, sand, paint, clear. You might as well answered with 'he put paint on it'...no help.

What I was really wondering was what paint did he use, was it just a spray can, did he have access to a sprayer or anything. Also wanted to know if he ran into any problems.

He answered that above.

 

can you post up some more pics it looks really good......

....and.....i don't know if you know but if you copy the one that says IMG Code you get this when you post.......

 

Well You did say

So my answer was a legitimate response

Honestly you could use any type of paint you wanted (can or spray gun). I have painted trim in body color and have seen it in other colors.

 

so after his post...which answered what kind of paint he used and with what the paint was applied...

how did what you say add to the thread? or provide any info? or in wany way do anything besides sound like a dick? seriously?

 

How did what i say add to the thread? I listed the steps involved. I answered in a legitimate responce because there are many that dont know the actual process. Maybe next time you should be a little more clear in your question
Seriously, you need to relax.

 

C'mon guys, put the bazookas down

 

You mean the steps involved that he listed in his direct response to my question?

So you really were trying to help by re-stating what we said in his response to me only two hours earlier?

If so, thanks a lot. I think it's pretty clear you weren't trying to help.

 

Thanks for the pointer on posting pics; I did not know that

 

I didnt read his post. I read yours which looked like you were needing more info. If i wanted to make a smart ass comment, it would have been different. Id suggest stopping now

 

i'm gona do this!!! looks sick. Anybody know a good color to go in contrast with my black interior? i'm going to hit it with a paint gun.

 

if you were really trying to help, then i apologize for getting pissed. i respect your knowledge, always have and i know you're a mod.

read the thread and see if you can understand how i would take it wrong.

besides...arguing on the internet is like running in the special olympics...even if you win you're still retarded...

 

haha, even if you win, you're still retarded. gave me a good laugh while i'm at work. thanks

 

As per popular demand, here are a few close-ups, and the grille insert I did a couple of days ago. I still need to trim and adjust it a bit, but you get the idea.

 

You forgot to add teh pic

 

haha, nice pic fstty. it's messed up, but hella funny

 

how do you pop those things out without damaging it?

 

What pieces?

 

I cut the heads off the plastic rivets that attach the trim piece to the panel. I used a thin box cutter knife, aka razor blade, to do that. The plastic is hard, and it's not easy to do it, but if you are determined, you'll do it no problem. After you cut the top portion off the rivet, you will have to cut some more around the rivet itself, because cutting the top off is only half the job. All of this will make sense to you when you take the door panels off and see what's going on there. In the picture you can see a similar rivet on the left side; to the right are the screws that I used to reattach the piece. Make sure the crews are not too long or they will poke holes in the painted trim pieces. Also, you want to be gentle during this whole process, but I'm sure you knew that.

 

nice, thanks. looks good

 

i'm running to the store to get the paint supplies right now. i want this look, i have a ssm to and it'll look hot! GREAT JOB!

 

hey
did you make the grill insert yourself?
If so, can u give some info on how to make it?
If not, where did u get it?
I've been wanting to do something about the lower grill for awhile

 

I bought the grille from Mr Grille. http://mrgrille.com/MrGrille-Acura-TL-Page.html
They have the custom-cut grille for 99-01, but not for 02-03; I cut and bent mine myself. Let me know if you have an 02-03, I will walk you through it.

 

why don't you do a DIY......and i would love to paint the trim but i would like to color matched it and i already have color matched rims and some other stuff i want to do but i think it may a little too much color matching......i really AM but theres a limit for everything.......