I think a gloss to match the head unit would be quite sharp. Is there a pint that would be a suitable match? Would a coat of clearcoat be a good idea?
Definitely would be concerned about chipping but if it is holding up that is great!
In order to do a gloss black like the head unit (commonly referred to as a piano gloss black look), you would have to first of all fill and sand that surface smooth. It has a semi-textured surface as is. You need a really flaw free surface to start. Gloss black will show minor imperfections like a magnifying glass. Then you'd want to shoot it with gloss black, and color sand it smooth, then clear coat gloss, and wet sand that and polish it. a lot of work. Also, not so sure it would be a great idea to have all of that high gloss black. Satin or Flat is probably better. Mine turned out to be similar to the sheen of the dashboard. I really wouldn't mind having the die transfer setup done on mine. It's pretty expensive, but might be worth doing.
From the pictures the Blue looks like a pretty good match to your exterior - it ties in very nicely. Good show!!
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08 Silver DC SR5 5.7L. SOS 4/2 Drop, Color Keyed: Mirrors, Door Handles, Front Bumper Filler, Tailgate Handle, and Foglight Trim. Billet Grill Inserts From TRDSPARKS. Debadged. Roll Tide Tag Frame KMC652 Lo-Fi's with 305/45/22 Rubber.
it came out just how i wanted.. THANKS for such a good write up GUTZ!!
it kinda subtle for now ....i think i'm going to look for a grey color similar to the top of the dash to spray the big trim piece.
i found a product called Total Prep that i used to clean the pieces.
i used the Krylon paint for plastics and did 2 coats. turned out perfect!!!!
the pics are bigger if you look in my album.
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-2008 Tundra RCSB 5.7L Super White w/ Graphite Interior
SR5 Sport Appearance Package 6spd, Debadged, 5% tint on windows, 40%windshield, K&N Drop in Filter,HC mod,CravenSpeed Antenna
-2002 Ford F150 Supercrew 5.4L Triton V8 layin frame on 22's
-2006 Yamaha R6 Blue, power commander,3"drop,20K HIDs
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Looks sharp man, I love the color match!...have you done the a/c knobs yet? I did a write up a while back on how to get them off
-Tim
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2008 Tundra RCSB, Slate Metallic, Sport Appearance Package
5.7L, 6 Speed, 4.10s
McGaughy's 4"/6" drop
22" Boss 331s wrapped in Nitto 305/40
Custom true duals with X-pipe, 18" Magnaflow
Black headlights, Black taillights, anytime fogs
20% tint on stock privacy glass
35w 6000k HID lows and fogs
Superflux LEDs custom installed in door handles
Homelink Auto-Dim mirror w/ compass and LED console light
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Last edited by Tundradrenalin; 08-21-2009 at 12:27 AM.
Reason: no bigger than 800x600 pls
I finally mustered up the courage to do this mod. This weekend the sun finally came out and warmed things up enough to do some painting. This mod took about 10 hours total. I sanded off all the exsisting silver paint from all the gauge cluster, AC knobs, Shifter trim and window contol trim peices. Sanding took about 4 hours, I painted the main Guage trim peice, shifter trim and window control trim with Dupli-Color vinyl and fabric paint in flat black and I painted teh guage clusters, trim around the shifter, coin holder/towhual switch trim and AC knobs red in sam paint. I used 3 coats of adhesion promoter and 5 coats of each paint. I let dry 3-5 minuted between coats. and let dry overnight before re-installing.
This mod was well woth the effort and time!
Has anyone ever tried painting actual vinyl with this paint? I would like to paint the remaining trim peices (glove box, center console lid, and door trims) but I'm hesitant. I think I may go to the junk yard and try painting some vinyl first before I tackle my truck unless other users have had luck with it.
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2007 Tundra Radiant Red DC
SAA Mesh Grille
Tinted windows, Rhino Lined, Back-up camera
Custom Painted Guage Cluster, Custom Painted Shifter Trim, Custom Painted Window Control Trim
Custom Painted AC knobs, Custom TRD Shifter
Ealge Alloy 197's SUPER FINISH BLACK, GOODYEAR Wrangler Duratrac's 275/65R18
Truxedo Lo-Pro Tonneau, Husky Floor Mat Liners
Craven Speed Stubby Antenna
Aero Exhaust System 3" 3030 w/MagnaFlow Y
Future Mods:
Low Range/Ready Lift
BHLM Painted Black Bumpers
I did my dash and console pieces with krylon fusion satin black. I find it's the best matching paint in terms of texture and color when comparing the other black interior pieces.
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2007 Tundra 5.7 4x2 RCSB slate metallic
2005 Corolla - all stock, cause it's the wifes
1986 Mustang GT - the stereo is under the hood
1995 Mercury Villager - the man van
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Re: Blacked Out Gauge Cluster and Center Console
KMC652 Lo-Fi's with 305/45/22 Rubber.
Re: Blacked Out Gauge Cluster and Center Console
Linear Mode
