Painting over interior woodgrain

[JBRoss]

Hi there! So I have the standard wood trim in my car and I was curious as to if there's a proven way to paint it without damaging it.

What I'm wanting to do, is paint it grey with transparent paint, so that I'd still have the woodgrain look, but with a cloudy, grey color. My autobody instructor said that I could scuff the surface of the woodgrain so that the paint would adhere correctly, and that the transparent paint should just change the color rather than covering the whole trim completely.

Has anyone tried this and would this actually look good?

This is what my trim looks like.

This color is what I want.

 

[RigsLS]

You just need a different pair of sunglasses. No painting needed then.

 

[stugots]

Why not vinyl?

 

[JBRoss]

Why not vinyl?

The vinyl kit I found doesn't have piece for the ash tray and the gear shifter. Unless you know of other ones.

 

[stugots]

I'm not sure, I saw pictures of ones recently on here. I just think it would be a better alternative to painting it. You could always just buy big sheets of the wood you want and cut it yourself.

 

[Cams-76]

Did the instructor recommend an adhesion promoter? I would think you could do it like people do taillights, leaving it not covered all the way so it's translucent.

 

[RigsLS]

check this out: http://www.camodipkit.com/

http://www.camodipkit.com/customer-photos.htm


Fun?

 

[JBRoss]

Did the instructor recommend an adhesion promoter? I would think you could do it like people do taillights, leaving it not covered all the way so it's translucent.

He thinks cleaning and scuffing the surface with a scotch bright pad will give the trim enough adhesion to hold the paint.

http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/Custom/Interior-Trim-Kits/Dash-Trim-Kit/536543/

On another note, a friend of mine sent me this, but it seems like that's a LOT of uneeded pieces.

 

[jolinc01]

I'm guessing it's not the most cost effective method but hydro dipping would give the best results.

 

[purevilpleasure]

I'm guessing it's not the most cost effective method but hydro dipping would give the best results.

That's what I'm leaning toward.

 

[silverv]

check this out: http://www.camodipkit.com/

http://www.camodipkit.com/customer-photos.htm


Fun?

Awesome link - I am gonna try this....