How did you get the center console lid blue?? Dye that too??

 

For those wanting more information on the dye, check out this thread on the product I used as addressing color matching issues. I think that will help with the requested info.

 

sohcpunk,

Behind the rear seats are panels that you can see one side of from the trunk. I tried removing one of these to access the seats only to break a plastic pin that holds the bottom part in place. I latter realized you have to remove the seats to remove these panels, not the other way around. I think you can see the panel in the first pic. It's just behind the cross beam. There's a little thickness, like 2 inches if memory serves me correct if that's what you are looking for. Trust me when I say, removing the rear seats is easy. Take a look at this thread for the info. If you do that, you'll get a better idea of what you're up against. But after that, I don't know much about the rest of the material that's in there.

Hope this helps.

 

WOW! Nice work, that changes the whole attitude of the car. This was a vert bold step to take. I'm speechless. WOW!

 

Looks very good,

Im glad it turned out so well for you .

 

thats awesome man
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whealy,

have you thought about painting the silver trims on the center consule?

right now I have the shift **** masked and still deciding to paint the silver part red. but it's hard for me to picture it

 

KTM-316,

No, not really. I really like the aluminium look inthe car and really don't want to get id of it. I'm even thinking og trimming my floor mats in gray to somewhat match it. Blue doesn't seem to be working I'd say currently I'm considering :
1) Bluine center console front to back excluding aluminum trim and seat backs
2) Bluing Seats
3) Bluing aluminium trim on console and seat backs

I doub't I get to number 3. But I did a photoshop to maybe help you. Hope it helps in your decision process.

 

There's a fixed metal crossbeam that would prevent you from doing that.

 

thanks WHEALY for the photoshop! after seeing the photo, I changed my mind bout coloring the aluminum trims.

 

love the look...lots of time on your hands!

 

NICE!

 

Just wondering how this is all holding up with 7+ months of wear and tear on it?

Is it un-scratched / scuffed as the manufacturers claim?

If so, seems a much cheaper alternative to a complete re-trim as we had been thinking about - also wanted blue/black leather - but on a grey.

 

I take a close look at it just about every time I drive it. Still no issues. Now the paint in the engine bay on on the side vents is a different story. I'm working on seperate solutions for those areas.

 

Thanks.

 

Very classy, very sweet. Kudos.