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This is a pretty simple DIY to add a more defined look to our civic's interior. Its also a nice custom alternative route instead of paying $80+ for the trim peices at the stealership.
***I have only completed the A/C vents, but will update painting the center/stereo trim on the weekend. I will update with more (quality) pictures of it installed in the car as well.***
Things you will need
A thin flathead screwdriver
Soft cloth
Philips screw driver
Masking tape
Hair dryer (optional/if you are anxious to finish like me lol)
Primer (more detail of this below...)
Paint of your choice, as long as it says it can be used for automobile interior
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I do not have pics for a few steps because honestly, it isnt needed really..
1) Cover your A/C vents with a soft cloth and pry it out using a thin flathead screwdriver. The A/C vent should then become loose and pop right out.
2) After taking the vent out, you'll see a screw holding the peices together. Simply remove them and wipe down the peice that is going to be painted really well.
3) Mask the vent neatly and then start spraying the primer with ever so thin, rapid coats about 6-10inches away.
NOTE: Primers come in different colors obviously... some people use white, some people go darkish, I like it right in the middle. So A nice grey primer would work just perfect, so it can catch the light AND dark accents of the paint instead of just one.
Continue to apply the primer until it is all neatly and evenly primed. This is where people begin to lose patience and when the hairdryer comes in handy. Wait to dry or hair dry til completley dried (primer usually dries really fast anyway)
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4) Repeat ONLY with the spray paint. Ever so thin, rapid coats, 6-10inches away is best. Make sure the interior peice does NOT get drippy and runny. The paint I used closely resembles the 05-06 RSX-s trim (sooo sexy) I wasnt sure if I should go traditional Honda Silver, or this type of gun-metal look, but I am VERY pleased with how it came out... Anyways, If you want to let it sit and dry itself out, no worries! Have a beer and go on Myspace to find out where the party is at :laugh:
This DIY takes patience, but if you want to get around the whole waiting thing (like I did) then start hairdrying that bad boy! Make sure its at a warm setting and not too close the peice. About a foot away is what I did and it dried perfect.
5) Remove the masking tape. Place the vents back together, placing the screw back into its proper place. And just pop it right back into your car! :domo:
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Rep? :tup:
***I have only completed the A/C vents, but will update painting the center/stereo trim on the weekend. I will update with more (quality) pictures of it installed in the car as well.***
Things you will need
A thin flathead screwdriver
Soft cloth
Philips screw driver
Masking tape
Hair dryer (optional/if you are anxious to finish like me lol)
Primer (more detail of this below...)
Paint of your choice, as long as it says it can be used for automobile interior
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I do not have pics for a few steps because honestly, it isnt needed really..
1) Cover your A/C vents with a soft cloth and pry it out using a thin flathead screwdriver. The A/C vent should then become loose and pop right out.
2) After taking the vent out, you'll see a screw holding the peices together. Simply remove them and wipe down the peice that is going to be painted really well.
3) Mask the vent neatly and then start spraying the primer with ever so thin, rapid coats about 6-10inches away.
NOTE: Primers come in different colors obviously... some people use white, some people go darkish, I like it right in the middle. So A nice grey primer would work just perfect, so it can catch the light AND dark accents of the paint instead of just one.
Continue to apply the primer until it is all neatly and evenly primed. This is where people begin to lose patience and when the hairdryer comes in handy. Wait to dry or hair dry til completley dried (primer usually dries really fast anyway)
4) Repeat ONLY with the spray paint. Ever so thin, rapid coats, 6-10inches away is best. Make sure the interior peice does NOT get drippy and runny. The paint I used closely resembles the 05-06 RSX-s trim (sooo sexy) I wasnt sure if I should go traditional Honda Silver, or this type of gun-metal look, but I am VERY pleased with how it came out... Anyways, If you want to let it sit and dry itself out, no worries! Have a beer and go on Myspace to find out where the party is at :laugh:
This DIY takes patience, but if you want to get around the whole waiting thing (like I did) then start hairdrying that bad boy! Make sure its at a warm setting and not too close the peice. About a foot away is what I did and it dried perfect.
5) Remove the masking tape. Place the vents back together, placing the screw back into its proper place. And just pop it right back into your car! :domo:
Rep? :tup:
