Centre dash and doors

[StewyD32]

Thought I'd steel an idea I seen from the Carlow meet (thanks johnk and elaine ), and colour the top centre dash of me car the same as the body.... Burgundy wine.
So went to Halfords and got a can of primer and the paint for 16 euro and did it.
I had some left over so i thought i'd do the doors as well and don't think its that bad for 16 euro

Top Centre Dash





Doors





(DISCLAIMER- The pictures are burgundy wine i just have a crappy camera )

[Dragonheart]

Nice job stewy, nice tidy finish as well. Looks well. Did you put a laquer on it as well? Especially on the top part of the centre console, cause the sun hits there and the heat will cause the paint to crack a bit, about 3 coats of clear laquer should do it. (Not 'satin' as someone I know used.... )

[paul2508]

great job stewy. the doors really work. just blends in with the body. upper console looks fab too.

[fox]

Is it easy to take the covers from the doors?

[Johnk]

Look's well man

[mcgon1979]

as said, the doors really do work. They look great!!! nice job.

[elaine]

They look great!!! nice job.

[StewyD32]

Is it easy to take the covers from the doors?

Yeah it is very easy taking everything apart. Had the 2 doors off and on in an hour

[fox]

Is it easy to take the covers from the doors?

Yeah it is very easy taking everything apart. Had the 2 doors off and on in an hour

Where is it the best to start unclipping them ?

[StewyD32]

Where is it the best to start unclipping them ?

Remove the screws indicated on the above picture (1-5).
When removing screw 5, remove the plastic oval part behind the door lever and you will see more screws. I think there is one larger than others. Remove that and you can remove the whole compartment then after you unclip the wires for electric windows and central locking .
From there is it very easy to undue the plastic part of the door and the handle to prime and paint if you want. (just unscrew more screws )

[paul2508]

how many coats did you do stewy on the upper centre console

[Sebastian]

I have a set of door covers if anyone want's to tackle them .

[StewyD32]

how many coats did you do stewy on the upper centre console

2 coats of primer and paint. I still have to lacquer it, but it might be too shiny so i'll wait and see if if cracks.

[fox]

Where is it the best to start unclipping them ?

Remove the screws indicated on the above picture (1-5).
When removing screw 5, remove the plastic oval part behind the door lever and you will see more screws. I think there is one larger than others. Remove that and you can remove the whole compartment then after you unclip the wires for electric windows and central locking .
From there is it very easy to undue the plastic part of the door and the handle to prime and paint if you want. (just unscrew more screws )

Thanks for that StewyD32

[StewyD32]

No problem