Painting Pillar Garnishes tonight; need opinions. - Toyota Yaris Forums

nick.dollimount · 06-19-2009, 06:00 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm going to be painting my pillar garnishes to match my center console tonight.

I'm definitely doing the front and rear garnishes but I'm debating whether I should do the middle ones (between the front and rear doors).

I attached a picture below to show the color of my center console panels.

Let me know! To middle, or not to middle?

*kimona* · 06-19-2009, 06:10 PM

All or none.

SaerinRhoe · 06-19-2009, 06:23 PM

I agree with Kimona, all or none.

S.R.

nick.dollimount · 06-19-2009, 06:25 PM

I think you guys are right. I'm imagining it with the middle not done and it's coming off quite tacky.

nick.dollimount · 06-19-2009, 08:28 PM

Was on my lunch break and got the front and rear ones removed (prep work I won't have to do when I get home). The rear ones weren't as easy to get off. Just went through the PDF for the middle ones and looks like they'll be just as easy as the rear ones...

TEHxFALLEN V1.2 · 06-19-2009, 08:36 PM

I know "someone" who has every major interior piece painted a nice, glossy purple

nick.dollimount · 06-19-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TEHxFALLEN V1.2

I know "someone" who has every major interior piece painted a nice, glossy purple

Pictures?

nick.dollimount · 06-20-2009, 12:53 PM

Got'em painted and put back in! Check these out and let me know what you think

nick.dollimount · 06-20-2009, 12:54 PM

*forgot the pictures*

Brian · 06-20-2009, 02:08 PM

You should do a black headliner and paint the handles too.

cali yaris · 06-20-2009, 02:49 PM

that's pretty cool looking!

RHDVIPbB · 06-20-2009, 02:51 PM

Real nice. How hard was it to paint? What prep work did you have to do and what kind of paint did you use?

TinyGiant · 06-20-2009, 04:29 PM

looks good!

TinyGiant · 06-20-2009, 04:30 PM

i painted my center console piece green. i noticed the other day its fading from the sun... i might have to invest in some better paint before i go crazy inside the care :)

SaerinRhoe · 06-22-2009, 01:43 PM

Very nice :) Looks very good with the rest of the blue accents.

S.R.

nick.dollimount · 06-22-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RHDVIPbB

Real nice. How hard was it to paint? What prep work did you have to do and what kind of paint did you use?

I first sanded the pieces with really fine sand paper (had I used bigger grit size, it would have taken the texture of the pieces right off).

Primered the pieces (Duplicolor I think).

Did several coats of blue using Duplicolor Metal Specks (blue, of course; I think they only have blue, red and silver with this type).

Did several coats of clear acrylic. I'm pretty sure it's Duplicolor as well. The can is white and the cover is a clear plastic. It says it's good for things like kitchen appliances and such.

I used the exact products and method for my center console a while ago. Had the center one for a long time and absolutely no fading.

Hint if you're going to do this. Don't rush it and make sure the coats dry for the prescribed amounts of time before applying the next coat. I did mine a little too quickly and I got some spots that are hazy instead of all glossy. My fault completely; I'm impatient. So I'm probably going to do them a second time when I get a sunny day off soon to make them perfect like the center console.

nick.dollimount · 06-22-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian

You should do a black headliner and paint the handles too.

"headliner" ? **feels stupid**

nick.dollimount · 06-22-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

that's pretty cool looking!

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Originally Posted by TinyGiant

looks good!

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Originally Posted by SaerinRhoe

Very nice :) Looks very good with the rest of the blue accents.

S.R.

Thanks

06-19-2009, 06:23 PM	#3
SaerinRhoe '09 Yaris View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yaris Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 346	I agree with Kimona, all or none. S.R. __________________ 2009 Yaris 3-Door Liftback MT Black Sand Pearl

06-19-2009, 06:25 PM	#4
nick.dollimount Yaris = <3 View User's Garage Drives: '08 Sedan - Flint Mica Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Halifax, NS Canada Posts: 217	I think you guys are right. I'm imagining it with the middle not done and it's coming off quite tacky. __________________ ..:'; Nick ;':.. ============================== 2008 Yaris Sedan - Flint Mica ============================== Debadged Rear; Blue Interior Styling; Toyota Sports Pedals; AM Exhaust Tip; OEM Spoiler; Upgraded Speakers; Sony Xplod BT 2600 Deck; Infinity Basslink SUB/AMP in Trunk; 16" Konig Rims; 6000k HID Bi-Xenons; 6000k HID Fogs; NST Short Shifter ==============================

06-19-2009, 08:28 PM	#5
nick.dollimount Yaris = <3 View User's Garage Drives: '08 Sedan - Flint Mica Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Halifax, NS Canada Posts: 217	Was on my lunch break and got the front and rear ones removed (prep work I won't have to do when I get home). The rear ones weren't as easy to get off. Just went through the PDF for the middle ones and looks like they'll be just as easy as the rear ones... __________________ ..:'; Nick ;':.. ============================== 2008 Yaris Sedan - Flint Mica ============================== Debadged Rear; Blue Interior Styling; Toyota Sports Pedals; AM Exhaust Tip; OEM Spoiler; Upgraded Speakers; Sony Xplod BT 2600 Deck; Infinity Basslink SUB/AMP in Trunk; 16" Konig Rims; 6000k HID Bi-Xenons; 6000k HID Fogs; NST Short Shifter ==============================

06-19-2009, 08:36 PM	#6
TEHxFALLEN V1.2 Banned View User's Garage Drives: '08 Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,890	I know "someone" who has every major interior piece painted a nice, glossy purple __________________ DON'T LIKE ME? TAKE A SEAT WITH THE REST OF THE BITCHES WHO ARE WAITING FOR ME TO GIVE A FUCK. Sponsored by: Micro Image http://microimageonline.com

06-20-2009, 12:53 PM	#8
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06-19-2009, 06:10 PM	#2
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06-20-2009, 02:08 PM	#10
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06-20-2009, 02:49 PM	#11
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06-20-2009, 02:51 PM	#12
RHDVIPbB Right beside you, wave Drives: 08 PBM Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 742	Real nice. How hard was it to paint? What prep work did you have to do and what kind of paint did you use? __________________ 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan. Pacific Blue Mica. Custom vinyl eyebrows, color matched interior trim pieces, Vios lip spoiler, 17" Maas rims 2010 Scion xB 7.0 Release Series. 1535 of 2000. Murasaki. Stock with TRD springs.

06-20-2009, 04:29 PM	#13
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06-20-2009, 04:30 PM	#14
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	i painted my center console piece green. i noticed the other day its fading from the sun... i might have to invest in some better paint before i go crazy inside the care :) __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

06-22-2009, 01:43 PM	#15
SaerinRhoe '09 Yaris View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yaris Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 346	Very nice :) Looks very good with the rest of the blue accents. S.R. __________________ 2009 Yaris 3-Door Liftback MT Black Sand Pearl