NitrousMan

Just wondering if anyone has had good results trying to paint the plastic console piece that goes around the shifter and radio area? My silver is pretty scratched up from the previous owner so I was thinking about trying to paint it either the same silver or trying black and paint all the silver pieces black in the car to match it. I have done this on my old 68 Vette when it was hard to find interior pieces and they turned out great. Do they sell a paint for these interior trim pieces? Thanks.

MARSC6

Are you talking about the center console?



The center console pictured is a GM accessory. I used an adhesion promoter then regular automotive paint on the rest.

NitrousMan

Yes that's what I was talking about. How well does it hold up?

MARSC6

It holds up great. The only thing I would worry about is something like a watch scratching it.

NitrousMan

Great. Where did you pickup the adhesion promoter or what brand was it?

MARSC6

I used duplicolor adhesion promoter which can be found at auto parts stores like Autozone. The color matching paint and clear I got in rattle cans from http://paintworldinc.com/

08vycpe

The center console trim piece and the cluster pods can be purchased from GM in body color.

haljensen

I removed the radio bezel, gauge surround and door buttons, light sanded them, wiped with acetone and sprayed with Rustoleum satin black. Looked MUCH better than the stock shiny silver.

NitrousMan

Thanks guys, I'll be trying to paint mine in the next few weeks.

FrankTank

Thanks for posting this. I was thinking of doing the exact same thing. Anyone else have pics, and what/how you did this?

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1999PewterCorvette

Same thing. Adhesion promoter and paint to whatever color you want. I had the cheap looking gray center console in my Z-06 and couldnt stand it anymore. Since then I have painted my bezels around the DIC buttons and steering wheel buttons to match.

NitrousMan

It looks a lot nicer painted all black, I'll probably go that route since my car is triple black.

FrankTank

Me too.. the center counsel really bugs me in that silver color, I have it too. Probably go with black.

Great pics everyone You have me sold too!

Question for the guys who posted pics.. what brand paint did you use, and what was the color name... just black, or flat black?? I want to have it match somewhat close to the interior like you have.

Thanks

MARSC6

That color looks like the satin black I'm about to use on a spoiler

http://www.amazon.com/SEM-Paints-SEM.../dp/4678615243

1999PewterCorvette

Had it mixed at a local paint shop. It is just a satin black. Didnt want it too shiny and matte is a little dull. Came out just as I had hoped.
Satin was recommended by another forum member who posted pictures of his done.
Here is the link

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-to-share.html

FrankTank

Thanks guys much appreciated, very helpful!

z4pp

I did the same thing. Adhesion promotor but I used vinyl interior satin black. Came out great!

truckplay

I thought about getting the FAKE carbon fiber dash, but I painted my silver trim matte black years ago and it matches perfectly. I used adhesive promoter and then shot it with black paint. I think I did 2-3 coats letting each one dry about 30 minutes and I have never regretted doing it. don't forget the dic surrounds also.

z4pp

Cant believe this thread is from 2010 lol

LucaBrasiAZ

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