Yeah, I know. I've had it out a couple times now. The ashtray door won't stay shut all the way and I tried to repair it. Something with the spring I think. I finally put a small strip of velcro on the cover and the rim to hold it shut. Really don't need to get in there anyhow after I installed a two port USB charger in the console power outlet.

 

plastidip has a rubbery feel and is easily scratched off with a fingernail. I can't see it being a viable option for interior components.

 

. The center of the spring is held by the pin on one side, but you have to get it going in the right direction. Minor PITA, but doable.

 

Maybe I'll tackle it when I'm desperate for something to do this summer.

 

This is what you're looking for

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...h-brplatz.html

 

I looked at your pictures and procedure. Looks great! But I will say right now that I never had, nor will I ever have, anywhere near the patience it takes to do that. I would go through about a dozen smashed bezels so I think I will just scrap the whole thought. But thanks to everybody for the input.

 

Beboggled, I studied the entire process as you laid it out and you did a masterful job. Felt like old home week, combined with been there done that.
My only question is whether you managed to do the C5 bezel in one piece WITH Di-Noc, which is double the thickness of the 3M recommended 1080.
Primer 94 is a life saver, btw.

 

Gerry, I have done it. It is a major PITA. Very time consuming and you have to think through where you are going to start. Take the opening doors off first. Trim them a little smaller for clearance so they can close. You might have to remove and restretch some curves. I had a large seam near the driver's knee to fill with an extra piece glued in. Fortunately it is not that noticeable. I also have a double-din radio opening. Now that I've done it I think I could do a much better job the second time but it still is not easy and since I've got other things more important to do I will probably never do it over. Mostly it looks pretty nice and feels leathery. I also did the armrest console and that was much easier. It came out perfect the first time. I bought the material at a fabric store in my town. Fortunately I bought plenty of extra since they went out of business right afterwards. There is a vendor from England on e-bay that sells the components with the correct seams pre-sewn in that I would try if I did it over. You can get different stitching. Also, due to my business I'm friendly with people in the auto business that do custom interior work and maybe I'd have one of them do it. I just like doing these special projects myself. BTW, Chasboy and I are friends and always comparing notes on projects sometimes. If you screw up you can probably reverse the whole project back to the original. Give it a shot. BTW, I think the concave curves are harder than the convex compound curves. Jeff

 

Gerry, did you ever do the battery cover we talked about a long time ago? I decided to go headstrong into that project. I went to Lowe's and bought an acrylic clear sheet and wound up making my own template, by the time I altered the one on line. Since it was clear I found a paint I liked and painted it from behind, it doesn't get marred that way.

 

Of all the attempts I made at covering the bezel, I think the one I did for my Z06 out of Naugahyde came out best and lasted longest without degrading. I still wouldn’t mind trying it again with the right material.

 

I gave it a try and it turned out to be a total disaster. If I go the battery cover route I will get one already manufactured. I salvaged part of the plexiglass as a mounting plate that I covered in carpet to use to attach two cupholders that I slid between the console and the floor on the passenger side of the car. That project turned out much better.

 

I got mine made out of ABS plastic from a guy on Ebay for about $40. I’ve since painted it but it’s been durable.

 

Thanks guys but it wasn't me who did this fantastic work, not my thread. I bookmarked that link a while ago, I plan on doing something similar one day using that guide

 

Plasti dip will work just fine! If you want a vibrant, bright red please use a white vase coat first!

i have done my full car, calipers, Jeep hardtop etc and all have lasted! Pm me for any advice if needed!

 

I will do that. Thank You.

 

if you can scratch off plastidip with a fingernail, you did not apply it properly.

 

Found that out when I plasti dipped my e brake handle.

 

I ‘may’ be making ‘trouble’ for myself. I just got a sample of perforated vinyl that matches the perforated leather I already have in the car. Not sure if it’s too much, or too many textures or if I’m doing it just for the sake of it. I’m thinking of covering almost all the hard plastic in the car with it.

 

I've been modding my Mustang since 2012, but only have a very brief experience with modding Corvettes, and I found out quickly that you can indeed start having too many colors or textures in that two-seat cockpit area! If you can, try doing a mock-up with photoshop using a picture of your interior. I don't have access to photoshop, so I have already "dry-fit" a few things to find out that they tend to clutter the interior, not enhance it. Just my 2 cents, hoping to save you some cash and effort!