08-07-2008, 11:04 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Another FL Greenhorn
Hey all, I've been on here a few times just never had any money or motivation to do any work on my car. Well, I think the time has finally come. I stopped going to school and I'm just working now... so I've got free time and money. My whip in now a WIP (work in progress). I'll get some pics up tomorrow of my 01' Alero Coupe (yes its white).
Quick question though, I am looking to paint my interior this weekend and I was just wondering if you guys could send some tips my way on how to do it. I know how to take all the parts off but do I need to sand them? I plan on priming them. And do I need a clearcoat as well?
Thanks for everything and all the welcomes (warm or cold)
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08-07-2008, 11:07 PM
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on vacation
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: that way
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you joined on november 2005 and this is your third post?! gah!
always great to see new people regardless- welcome!
and as far as interior paint.. I have no idea- I'm sure one of the interior paint gurus will chime in soon enough
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08-07-2008, 11:15 PM
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Hot and Fluffy.
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Alberta, Canada
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The gurus will give you a virtual slap in the face if you paint your interior.
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08-07-2008, 11:23 PM
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on vacation
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: that way
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if done right.. painted interior pieces look bad ass..
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08-07-2008, 11:30 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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well "done right" is my goal in this endeavor  |
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08-08-2008, 12:04 AM
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Its Beer Thirty
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Goodyear, AZ
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I would sand the parts down. I have heard that clear coat on interior plastic will start to chip and flake off. I painted my speedo cluster bezel and clear coated it about 10 months ago and haven't had any problems with flaking.
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08-08-2008, 12:32 AM
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GLS member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
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from what Ive seen, painting interior parts a dark color will look better than painting them a bright one like White or Teal.
Many ppl over here have painted their interior and have bought used interior part after to bring it back to stock. I would only get the Carbon fiber dash kit from ebay.
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08-08-2008, 04:15 AM
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GL Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: nazareth pa
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I stopped going to school and I'm just working now... so I've got free time and money.
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haha seems like the popular thing to do nowadays 
welcome...ive got a white coupe to except its an 00 and im not going back to college bc i want more free time to have a little bit of fun with my car while i can
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so far: jvc cd player, sony xplod speakers, jl 1000/1 amp
2 12" kicker cvr, wai, green underglow
coming soon: some led's, better subs
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08-08-2008, 06:44 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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pics of her in the showcase
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08-08-2008, 10:45 PM
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ALEROMOD RAPIST
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: New Jersey
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Welcome aboard!
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08-11-2008, 03:12 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: southeastern NC
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08-11-2008, 03:22 PM
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Gone but not forgotten
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Lancaster, CA
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welcome
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