best way to add Colour to interior panels

[Chris_Heilong]

Whats the best way to colour interor panels? Carbon fiber, spraying?
I love the FTO but the standard interior is one of the most boring I have ever been in, new seat trims will go along way but its mostly because there is nothing else to off set the black. As I have a White car it would be cool to add some white to the interior. Abit like this although he does have leatherette in there also.

[goz_83]

If you're going down this route, you need to be patient and prep is key to success. The gr and gx are still at my brothers if you want to see examples of interior paint work. We fly tomorrow, so you can see today if you're looking to get to work on yours soon. You can see how not to do it on the gx

[StewyD32]

Just spray it. Its cheap, does the job and you'll be finished in a few hours

Here's my old one
http://www.fto-ireland.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=11454

[Chris_Heilong]

Thanks Stewie. Garry; have a load of crap that I need to do today, Catch you when you get back.

[goz_83]

If spraying...take your time (even more than you spent on the spoiler). and finish with a few coats of lacquer. Time to pack...and then im off to play poker to win my spending money.

[StewyD32]

I found using the lacquer to have a worse finish than just the paint.
I'd wait and see if it starts to crack before using it

[Chris_Heilong]

Thanks Goz give us a PM when your back.

Stewie; so you never used lacquer in the end and didnt have any trouble? I still have Lacquer left after the spoiler was done so not sure. I know you removed the door panel but what about the center piece? did you detach it or just spray on in the car?

[StewyD32]

No I did use some but I thought the finish was better with just the paint.

[goz_83]

Without lacquer, the paint will chip and peel too easily. It looks better without, but it's needed to stop it from turning to crap. The whole centre console comes out. Be careful not to break the gaiters surround when removing. If you do, I have a spare, but a little caution goes a long way. After the gaitor surround is out, two screws hold in the clock surrounds at the end. Once out, a little tug will release the surrounds. Disconnect 5 wiring looms and the air hose. Screw out the air on controls and clocks. You can also remove the vents if you prefer and your good to prime and spray.

[StewyD32]

If your careful it shouldn't chip unless its under a high temp.
Sure you can just spray it again