Satin Nickel Painted Console (Pics Inside)

[YUNGDEW]

Crackerjack I think that is the normal shifter without SST. Same as mine - 2000 V8. But yeah, I love it and am planning to do this as well as painting a few extra peices while also painting the woodgrain to body color. Buying extra pieces so if I don't like it I can keep the stock look.

You should do it
It makes a big differences

 

[YUNGDEW]

That looks nice, makes the wood shifter knob stick out more. You should do the piece that surrounds the window button on the doors.

Im going, Im just having trouble getting it off!

 

[Aquabrit]

I feel bad because I didn't take pictures during the process. BUT i will make a write up if you would like.

Cool, no worries. Just a short explanation of what you did to prep, what grits you sanded with and the paint products you used will do, thanks.

 

[YUNGDEW]

Cool, no worries. Just a short explanation of what you did to prep, what grits you sanded with and the paint products you used will do, thanks.

Products Needed:
1 Can of Satin Nickel Spray Paint Valspar ( Lowes ) $4.00
1 Can of Plastic Primer Valspar ( Lowes ) $4.00
1 Pack 600 Grit sand Paper ( Lowes ) "some people use a higher number grit but this worked for me"



are you familiar with removing your radio?

 

[Aquabrit]

Thanks, YUNGDEW. It's ok, I don't own an LS, but I do own a Mark VIII that needs various parts re-painting. I'm always curious as to what grits / primers / paints people use, as I've had limited success with some 'spray bombs' in the past.

 

[CrackerJack]

for a decent finish never use more than like a 400 grit. Keeping high grit keeps it very smooth and takes the minimum amount off that is needed for maximum effect.

I might try this out on some spare pieces or something.