Bezel Kit or Paint??
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Bezel Kit or Paint??
First of all I'm new to the 7thgen group so would like to say hey from the Canadian flats.
Heres the question I have:
The difference between painting my trim pieces silver, using the diy on the site, or buying the bezel kit for $200 bucks Can, or like 125?? US, is??? i'm pretty much lookin at the pros and cons of both,,, thx
Heres the question I have:
The difference between painting my trim pieces silver, using the diy on the site, or buying the bezel kit for $200 bucks Can, or like 125?? US, is??? i'm pretty much lookin at the pros and cons of both,,, thx
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Rep Power: 0 hey sly, what paint did you use? did you prime it? how many coats did you put on and did you get it clear coated? has it cracked or showed signs of cracking?
btw.. i have the same paper towel! lol
btw.. i have the same paper towel! lol
i was wondering if i was the only one that had painted the plastic piece that fits right on top and around the guages.... i guess not...and nice job.
also is the piece that is right behind the sterring wheel, and in front of the cluster, spray painted? i was afraid that it might crack when i put in back in the car....please pm me about that.
also is the piece that is right behind the sterring wheel, and in front of the cluster, spray painted? i was afraid that it might crack when i put in back in the car....please pm me about that.
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I used 3 different kinds of paint... In canada it's hard to fine Plastikote, so I just went with a non-metal primer, automotive (honda silver) paint, and automotive clearcoat...
I first put about 5 coats of primer waiting about 5-7 mins in between for drying...
I did the same with each other paint... (just make sure you use small coats, but use more if necessary... it'll come out better, and less dripping will occur...)
I took the console off by using the DIY... so just check that out for directions...
I took out the vents by taking a flat head screwdriver and wedging it out... just becareful with it and make sure you don't scratch the actual vent or your dash... but thats about it... good luck... if you have any more questions feel free to ask...
I used 3 different kinds of paint... In canada it's hard to fine Plastikote, so I just went with a non-metal primer, automotive (honda silver) paint, and automotive clearcoat...
I first put about 5 coats of primer waiting about 5-7 mins in between for drying...
I did the same with each other paint... (just make sure you use small coats, but use more if necessary... it'll come out better, and less dripping will occur...)
I took the console off by using the DIY... so just check that out for directions...
I took out the vents by taking a flat head screwdriver and wedging it out... just becareful with it and make sure you don't scratch the actual vent or your dash... but thats about it... good luck... if you have any more questions feel free to ask...
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by SatansEnemy
i was wondering if i was the only one that had painted the plastic piece that fits right on top and around the guages.... i guess not...and nice job.
also is the piece that is right behind the sterring wheel, and in front of the cluster, spray painted? i was afraid that it might crack when i put in back in the car....please pm me about that.
i was wondering if i was the only one that had painted the plastic piece that fits right on top and around the guages.... i guess not...and nice job.
also is the piece that is right behind the sterring wheel, and in front of the cluster, spray painted? i was afraid that it might crack when i put in back in the car....please pm me about that.
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Originally posted by nuffsed
I took the console off by using the DIY... so just check that out for directions...
I took out the vents by taking a flat head screwdriver and wedging it out... just becareful with it and make sure you don't scratch the actual vent or your dash... but thats about it... good luck... if you have any more questions feel free to ask...
I took the console off by using the DIY... so just check that out for directions...
I took out the vents by taking a flat head screwdriver and wedging it out... just becareful with it and make sure you don't scratch the actual vent or your dash... but thats about it... good luck... if you have any more questions feel free to ask...
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Rep Power: 374 the best thing to do is to paint it then have it clearcoated that way it doesnt fade or chip over time. If you use the covers you have to deal with them coming off when it gets hot. Plus its more money the get the cover rather than painting
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Rep Power: 0 how many cans of each (primer,paint,and clear coat) would you guys say is needed? total cost of this project? cuz it sounds like fun, I'm just not sure which color to do (red or silver).
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by david02civic
My paint is shiny as hell too.
My paint is shiny as hell too.
I think im gonna try to do this to my car... but im also considering...
The Light Carbon Fiber trim, Dono Yet...
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Rep Power: 0 there are 2 screws.... on the top... u can see the holes with a flash light, and then u gotta work your way around it cause its friken glued in... 
Follow Ak's DIY Reverse Guages.. It shows you how to get it off, search for his thread
Follow Ak's DIY Reverse Guages.. It shows you how to get it off, search for his thread
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