Painting woodgrain

[bklene50]

I'm sitting here, bored, and thinking about the next plan for my car. I decided to paint the interior woodgrain, and after searching around a bit, found out it's not too hard.

First, I can't decided whether to paint it a gloss black like the exterior, or a flat black like the radio. What would you say?

Second, anyone here who has done the mod, let me know how it went for you. Did you find that you needed more supplies than in the chrome trim write-up? Are there any other write-ups I am missing?

I am assuming that the same concept for the chrome applies to the trim inside the car.

Write-up --> http://www.lskoncepts.com/Grille Rear Surround Paint.pdf

Finally, does anyone have any pictures that I can see of it?

 

[Eric0508]

I think the flat black would look better, it would flow with the radio better. Are you thinking about painting all the wood? Like the inserts on the doors? or just the area around the radio?

 

[NYC LS8]

I plan on doing all the removable trim in my car body color, center stack and all. Who knows if I'll ever get around to it, though lol

Good luck if ya do it!

 

[gt95coupe]

Ive thought of doing this as well but I might get tired of it so I never did it.

 

[E.M.]

paint everything... the radio bezel included... body color.

 

[ElLoco]

painting woodgrain? my opinion dont like it but i mean thats me man hope it looks good tho

 

[KD00LS]

Flat so it matches the radio, unless you paint the radio too.

 

[bklene50]

I would like it all to match, but I like the idea of color matching the exterior. Is it okay to assume that I would just have to tape off all the buttons on the radio? Or will there be some prep work involved in that as well?

 

[E.M.]

i havent taken apart an LS radio... but Im sure theres a way to get that face plate off of it.

 

[pektel]

Yes it's actually quite easy to remove the stock faceplate. On a gen 1 anyways... I was going to use that as a bezel for my double din, but fortunately the one i bought came with the bezel already

 

[pektel]

But IIRC, the buttons stay attached to the faceplate. you'd still have to tape them off...

 

[Eric0508]

But IIRC, the buttons stay attached to the faceplate. you'd still have to tape them off...

This is true, the faceplate pops off, but the buttons stay attached. You might be able to separate it more, but it would be more work. Might as well just tape the buttons and screen off.

 

[thethirdeye88]

i'd say gloss black...i'm thinking about doing the same but in white...wish i would have thought about this before my car got some new paint...pearl white is EXPENSIVE...

 

[KD00LS]

I've seen it done once it twice in body color. Use a clear coat to give the plastic pieces some depth, it looks nice.

 

[gcwimmer]

Here is what one member did, custom painted wood grain:

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=34275&highlight=painted+woodgrain

 

[chriswells78]

I would cover them with vinyl instead of painting. That way you can return it bact to stock easliy rather than expecting someone to like your paint job when you try to sell it someday.

 

[V-8]

I painted mine body color...

 

[E.M.]

^^^FTW^^^

thats exactly how I would do it.

 

[PGA2B]

I had mine painted to match the custom black exterior paint on mine. It's Dupont Super Jet Black-It makes the factory black look Grey

 

[rickztahone]

I painted mine body color...

why not the climate control?

 

[bklene50]

After seeing those pictures, it will be body color. Now I just have to find the time. Did you guys do that on your own? How long did it take?

 

[ElLoco]

well id have to say it looks good

 

[V-8]

why not the climate control?

You have to take the faceplate off. It had tiny star bit screws, and i didnt have the proper tool at the time.

 

[NYC LS8]

I painted mine body color...

I had mine painted to match the custom black exterior paint on mine. It's Dupont Super Jet Black-It makes the factory black look Grey

That's the way to do it.

Nice work, boys! :Beer

 

[King03LS8]

Man, that looks factory! Awesome work!