Fine steel wool will help...
Fine steel wool will help...
ive been searching and way too many posts in this thread to go through.. can anyone give me the color/color code for the 97/98 supra dash panels? the only color i found was storm grey, is that right? ty
This is DupliColor Storm Gray, replaces T414 (GM paint color):
TJ - 1994 TT
I had plans on doing a wet drip tec carbon look but this might change my mind.
That looks real good...did you have to do any prep work(sanding or primer) before painting?Originally Posted by vweuroracer
This is DupliColor Storm Gray, replaces T414 (GM paint color):
A prior owner of my car actually had painted everything red. . . so I did not have to do the initial work of getting the OEM finish off. I did sand with progressively finer sandpaper until smooth. The last grit I used was 1000, as my Home Depot didn't have anything finer than that. If you check one of my threads started ('My new MKIV', I think), there are some pictures in there.
I did three or four coats, depending on coverage.
thanks vweuroracer! ... do u have any other pics/angles? i cant decide what color to go with??
1994 Toyota Supra TT BPU+
I did my plastics yesterday and the clear Valspar primer did not do the trick like the OP. So, tomorrow im going to try the Valspar matte black plastic paint.
1993.5 TT 6spd TRD WB Hardtop BPU+++
Jamie... Any pics of your dash with just the Primer? I did the restore with Primer only and it turned out decent. Did you sand down your panels a bit?? Let me know if they turned out like my restore in my build link... I kinda been wanting to put matte black after my primer but was happy with the results.
Ryan
'94 Single 6 Speed
'03 Acura CL Type-S 6 Speed
My RR Supra Build| HRE | Ridox |& More...
Ill try and get some before and after pics up over the weekend. Im gonna spray a panel or two with the Valspar black plastic paint today when the lil one takes a nap, lol. Im actually gonna try the regular black(semi gloss) first to see if I like it over matte.
I ended up re-working them a bit in the sink and wetsanding them down with 600 grit and the results turned out much better with just the Valspar primer. I didnt spray them with the paint because I was happy with the results of the primer alone...
Last edited by D3vious; 09-24-2011 at 12:41 PM.
^They came out really well!! Well worth the time, great job!
1995 6spd 6766 tuned & built by DoubleDTuning *SOLD*
1993.5 TT 6spd WB Hard Top *SOLD*
The Moment of Greatness Is Not the Action.
It's the Decision That Allows the Action to Occur.
This is one of those DIY tasks that you do and then ask yourself "why did I wait so long to do this". If anyone is hesitant about doing this, dont be. Its really quite easy, only thing I would have done differently is to find a stronger "stripper" to remove the top layer from the 93 panels.
Should have pics installed in car tomorrow... Turned out great! Also, removed the ghey glow gauges that were in there and returned to stock again. OEM, FTW!
I can't wait to do this. Gonna be a nice upgrade!
94 hardtop TT 6 Speed
Looks great
Good job there man im in gotta pick these cans up thanks .
Here is mine finished as far as the panels go
^great job!
Very true. I'm going to tackle clearing up my yellowing headlights next. That seems like one of the things that looks like it may be tough, but in the end isn't all that hard.
my time to contribute to this great thread. i purchase the car about a month ago and this gave me the jump start to tackle.. let me say that the rubber coating is a complete pain in the ass but im glad to get it over with today ( the dash is complete as far as rubber removal but i still need to do the doors at some point.)
I started using the goo - off stuff and then migrated to isopropyl alcohol which i sprayed on a workshop rag and then started to remove, for me this method worked great.
Later I wet-sanded all panels with 600 grit and a little dish soap
I was going to go with the clear but i changed my mind after all the hours of rubber removal and sanding that i will prime, sand, and go with a black trim paint of some sort. I will complete this tomorrow and install in the car.
NA for now.. GTE coming this year
STANG- Built 3.8l/ lightly ported upper and lower/ stock heads/ modified MAC shorty headers/ 62mm single turbo/ "little" cam/ 60lb injectors/ twin GT pumps w- dual fpdm/ TKO500 trans/ HPX Slot MAF/ Street tires- 315/35/17 Nitto 555R's/ Fox 8.8 rear w- 3.73's. Looking for 550rwhp at 15ish psi
-_- Spendin money that I don't have to buy parts that I don't need to impress people that I don't know -_-
I went with a black trim paint and it came out really well. the guy above that said i wish i would have done this a long time ago is absolutly right!!
sorry for the ole iphone pics
new and old
Last edited by FRCE_FED; 10-17-2011 at 04:51 PM.
Nice job you did!
Well guys im going to bring this thread back from the dead needing some assistance. I have every panel painted with tons of work on it looks gorgeous lol. I'm having problem with one dam panel..... I've sanded and tried to work my magic on it. When Applying the valspar primer paint the odo panel looks like it has water stains of some sort im really fed up with it. Thanks
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