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You could always spray them black to match
Not sure how it would turn out lol, but a good suggestion
Going to speak to someone else about the door cards tomorrow as well, but in no massive rush to get them on, want them to be done right and not feel cheap and bodged after.
Not sure how it would turn out lol, but a good suggestion
Going to speak to someone else about the door cards tomorrow as well, but in no massive rush to get them on, want them to be done right and not feel cheap and bodged after.
Joshy who posted earlier has sprayed his pillars etc. and they came out good from the photos. Worth a go and if its looks crap then go back to plan A
Joshy who posted earlier has sprayed his pillars etc. and they came out good from the photos. Worth a go and if its looks crap then go back to plan A
Very true mate. I'll have to check Josh's thread.
I wouldn't go down the paint route to be honest, I'd be to worried that I'd scuff the paint with my foot when getting in and out the car in tight spaces. Like you say mate, have a think about the options and take your time with them and I'm sure they'll turn out spot on.
I'll send you a link later to the stuff I used to glue my front grill together, it may be worth a look as it's really strong and acts as a filler at the same time.
I'll send you a link later to the stuff I used to glue my front grill together, it may be worth a look as it's really strong and acts as a filler at the same time.
I found some plastic dye last night that would do the trick, it sinks into the plastic so you don't have any worries about scuffing the top layer off. Can't find the link on google atm, but products like http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wurth-Plastic-Plast-PT-75ml-Black/dp/B002Y9BEEQ and http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plasticar...ssories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item3a7ff2802e do the same job.
The Plasticare stuff is popular with the Civic folk as Honda plastics are grey as standard, and this turns them black.
Also means that with careful application you could make the doorcards black without having to worry about splitting them etc - I want to do the same thing with mine as I'm fed up of the grey doorcards with the leather!
The Plasticare stuff is popular with the Civic folk as Honda plastics are grey as standard, and this turns them black.
Also means that with careful application you could make the doorcards black without having to worry about splitting them etc - I want to do the same thing with mine as I'm fed up of the grey doorcards with the leather!
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I found some plastic dye last night that would do the trick, it sinks into the plastic so you don't have any worries about scuffing the top layer off. Can't find the link on google atm, but products like http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wurth-Plastic-Plast-PT-75ml-Black/dp/B002Y9BEEQ and http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plasticar...ssories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item3a7ff2802e do the same job.
The Plasticare stuff is popular with the Civic folk as Honda plastics are grey as standard, and this turns them black.
Also means that with careful application you could make the doorcards black without having to worry about splitting them etc - I want to do the same thing with mine as I'm fed up of the grey doorcards with the leather!
Ive used vinyl dye paint in the link below before and although its tougher then regular prime\paint, it does still come off if somethings rubbing on it. Seen often on ebay for about £140 complete black roof linings with all the roof trimmings, seals and pillar trims etc
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_173967_langId_-1_categoryId_165495
breaking on ebay with black interior for £150
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seat-leon...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3381089625
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Cheers for the info people, appreciated
I don't use the car a lot so could try painting the door cards as I can't see them getting scratched/scuffed often, but at the same time I don't want them to scratch easily at any point tbh so long term the better option is to swap them over the the LCR one's. Will try sort this out sometime soon.
Tomorrow I've got a fair few things to do to get the car ready for the SCN AmD rr day on Sunday, which should be a good morning out as always, I'm busy in the afternoon so won't be there all day.
I don't use the car a lot so could try painting the door cards as I can't see them getting scratched/scuffed often, but at the same time I don't want them to scratch easily at any point tbh so long term the better option is to swap them over the the LCR one's. Will try sort this out sometime soon.
Tomorrow I've got a fair few things to do to get the car ready for the SCN AmD rr day on Sunday, which should be a good morning out as always, I'm busy in the afternoon so won't be there all day.
Cheers for the info people, appreciated
I don't use the car a lot so could try painting the door cards as I can't see them getting scratched/scuffed often, but at the same time I don't want them to scratch easily at any point tbh so long term the better option is to swap them over the the LCR one's. Will try sort this out sometime soon.
Tomorrow I've got a fair few things to do to get the car ready for the SCN AmD rr day on Sunday, which should be a good morning out as always, I'm busy in the afternoon so won't be there all day.
What time you there until?
1ish/2pm latest mate.
Had someone in the family in hospital this week so visiting them in the afternoon.
Cheers for the info people, appreciated
I don't use the car a lot so could try painting the door cards as I can't see them getting scratched/scuffed often, but at the same time I don't want them to scratch easily at any point tbh so long term the better option is to swap them over the the LCR one's. Will try sort this out sometime soon.
I'm going to get some of the dye from my other post, will let you know how I get on with it.
Planning to do the doorcards and the bottom half of the dashboard, hoping for a good result from it going by the reviews etc. With it being a dye instead of paint it should be a lot more durable - if it gets scratched it shouldn't show the original colour underneath
I'm going to get some of the dye from my other post, will let you know how I get on with it.
Planning to do the doorcards and the bottom half of the dashboard, hoping for a good result from it going by the reviews etc. With it being a dye instead of paint it should be a lot more durable - if it gets scratched it shouldn't show the original colour underneath
Nice one mate.
When are you planning on doing this, anytime soon? Will have to keep an eye on how you get on with it.
Within a few weeks I'd say - swamped at work at the mo so not got a lot of time this month lol
Ok mate will keep my eye out.
Pre AmD rr day jobs got started tonight to maximise time tomorrow lol Dead pleased with how this has turned out to look. Give me a month or so and the car will have a major new look also
Half complete
Done
Cheers to Dan and Beck for helping me out with these, I don't have much patience which isn't good for tinting lights lol.
The car is soooooo filthy
I cannot wait to clean it up tomorrow! Few other bits to do plus give the engine bay a going over then all ready for the trip to AmD on Sunday morning. Looking like a big old meet should be good fun with the usual gang and more!
Dead pleased with how this has turned out to look. Give me a month or so and the car will have a major new look also
Half complete
Done
Cheers to Dan and Beck for helping me out with these, I don't have much patience which isn't good for tinting lights lol.
The car is soooooo filthy
I cannot wait to clean it up tomorrow! Few other bits to do plus give the engine bay a going over then all ready for the trip to AmD on Sunday morning. Looking like a big old meet should be good fun with the usual gang and more!
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flyeyes is good, cheap, easy to apply if you ever need to change it from damage etc.
like the lights. ive just got these but more clear then red. plan is to tint them.
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