Thinking bout doin some paintin - Toyota Yaris Forums

Qmobile · 07-14-2012, 12:40 AM

What's everybody's view on painting the center stack? The pieces that (on USDM) are silver and go 'round the radio and the HVAC controls. Been thinkin bout either paintin' it either black (JDM style) or blue/exterior color, kinda like on newer neons. The silver just kinda sticks out badly. In addition I'm thinkin bout paintin the gear shift trim, the piece that goes round the gear selector.

puetato89 · 07-14-2012, 02:57 AM

I can show you how blazing blue looks like tomorrow if you like 2 see it

Qmobile · 07-14-2012, 02:59 AM

yes would you please?

why? · 07-15-2012, 08:47 PM

painting is a good thing.

Qmobile · 07-16-2012, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by why?

painting is a good thing.

So what do you think would look better black or body color? I'm partial to body color idea since it's more my style.

puetato89 · 07-17-2012, 03:10 AM

sorry i got tied up, i have this picture on reserve.... but ill take a picture tomorrow (My day off)

Qmobile · 07-17-2012, 01:27 PM

Wow! Looks better than I'm picturing. What kinda paint you use? I can't wait to see the next pic

1.5 · 07-17-2012, 02:26 PM

I am not a fan of painted interior pieces unless black or cf

puetato89 · 07-17-2012, 07:51 PM

Sorry for the mess but here are 2 other pics.. I used ultra 7000 I believe the paint code is 8t0

puetato89 · 07-17-2012, 07:53 PM

And some how showed up sideways -_- smh

Qmobile · 07-17-2012, 09:29 PM

ok sweet! I don't mean to pry but I noticed you painted the upper door plastic, can you take a pic of them also? Also what kinda prep work did you do?

jpmck03 · 07-17-2012, 10:30 PM

Do it!

Funny thing is my family had a newer Neon way back when. It was black, so I never knew about the color matched trim on the inside until much later when I saw a yellow Neon with a yellow center stack...

Totally blew my mind.

I'd do a color matched trim paint job myself, but it'd just end up being silver painted plastic... which is what the trim looks like anyways.

puetato89 · 07-18-2012, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qmobile

ok sweet! I don't mean to pry but I noticed you painted the upper door plastic, can you take a pic of them also? Also what kinda prep work did you do?

yeah, sure no problem...

and i....
sanded them down with 600 grit sand paper
Cleaned and dusted
used plastic adhesive promoter
used sealer
then painted/cleared them

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpmck03

I'd do a color matched trim paint job myself, but it'd just end up being silver painted plastic... which is what the trim looks like anyways.

and i must say "LMAO!"^

Qmobile · 07-18-2012, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpmck03

Do it!

Funny thing is my family had a newer Neon way back when. It was black, so I never knew about the color matched trim on the inside

that's where I got the idea!

TickleTimeTim · 07-19-2012, 12:20 AM

ive got pics tucked in some thread where i did a blue to match the dots on the seats and door fabric. its meh. i may redo it cf. i have a silver yaris, and as stated above, paint matching would have been useless. but blazing blue looks good on interior. easy thing to do though, and is instantly noticeable. go for it.

TickleTimeTim · 07-19-2012, 12:24 AM

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38380

there, that's mine

Qmobile · 07-19-2012, 08:02 PM

ok so how would I go bout taking out the HVAC knobs out of their housing, without messin anything up? I'm kinda torn between painting and puttin a boot on the shifter bezel thing, which would look better? I'm tryin to both customize and kinda class it up a bit

07-14-2012, 12:40 AM	#1
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	Thinking bout doin some paintin What's everybody's view on painting the center stack? The pieces that (on USDM) are silver and go 'round the radio and the HVAC controls. Been thinkin bout either paintin' it either black (JDM style) or blue/exterior color, kinda like on newer neons. The silver just kinda sticks out badly. In addition I'm thinkin bout paintin the gear shift trim, the piece that goes round the gear selector. __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

07-14-2012, 02:57 AM	#2
puetato89 Just call me Ray, better? View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: orlando Posts: 1,056	I can show you how blazing blue looks like tomorrow if you like 2 see it __________________

07-14-2012, 02:59 AM	#3
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	yes would you please? __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

07-15-2012, 08:47 PM	#4
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	painting is a good thing. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

07-17-2012, 01:27 PM	#7
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	Wow! Looks better than I'm picturing. What kinda paint you use? I can't wait to see the next pic __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

07-17-2012, 02:26 PM	#8
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	I am not a fan of painted interior pieces unless black or cf __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

07-17-2012, 07:53 PM	#10
puetato89 Just call me Ray, better? View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: orlando Posts: 1,056	And some how showed up sideways -_- smh __________________

07-17-2012, 09:29 PM	#11
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	ok sweet! I don't mean to pry but I noticed you painted the upper door plastic, can you take a pic of them also? Also what kinda prep work did you do? __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

07-17-2012, 10:30 PM	#12
jpmck03 View User's Garage Drives: 2025 GR86 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 893	Do it! Funny thing is my family had a newer Neon way back when. It was black, so I never knew about the color matched trim on the inside until much later when I saw a yellow Neon with a yellow center stack... Totally blew my mind. I'd do a color matched trim paint job myself, but it'd just end up being silver painted plastic... which is what the trim looks like anyways. __________________ my {(retired) ride} - {mi ssk: review, diy} - {mi lw cp: review, diy} - {foglight install} - {painted emblem: experiment, diy}

07-19-2012, 12:20 AM	#15
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	ive got pics tucked in some thread where i did a blue to match the dots on the seats and door fabric. its meh. i may redo it cf. i have a silver yaris, and as stated above, paint matching would have been useless. but blazing blue looks good on interior. easy thing to do though, and is instantly noticeable. go for it. __________________ Club SHIFT

07-19-2012, 12:24 AM	#16
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38380 there, that's mine __________________ Club SHIFT

07-19-2012, 08:02 PM	#17
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	ok so how would I go bout taking out the HVAC knobs out of their housing, without messin anything up? I'm kinda torn between painting and puttin a boot on the shifter bezel thing, which would look better? I'm tryin to both customize and kinda class it up a bit __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

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