I have been considering painting the trim bezel around the raido and possibly the piece around the steering wheel. If someone could post the steps and the products they used it would be helpfull. Also any opions on color would also be helpfull, I was thinking maybe black. Pics are in gallery. Thanks!!

 

I have a 2001 f150 i took every thing off and took my time sanded it down real (use like 180 grit) good the used Krilon plastic spray paint and did like 10 coats (useind 320 grit in betwwen coats) then 5-10 coats of clear. It taks a wile but is well worth it!!! check out the gallery

 

Nice job! I have never removed the vents, are they aggravating to remove?

Thanks for the help

 

no just 3 bolts and a couple clips preaty easy. post some pics when your done i'd like to see how you do. remember not to be in a hurry. i takes awile for the clear to dry. i made that mistake took forever to fix it. i painted the trim in a room i dont use. and opened a window so the wind and elements. id say you try to do something similer? just let us know and good luck

 

Finally got a chance to paint some pieces today. Turned out fairly good for someone with no painting experience at all. I have not applied any clear yet because i didnt see any that was for plastic's. Thanks for the helpful advice PolPilot . By the way, what type of clear coat did you use?

 

not bad but I'd do some wetsanding to get rid of that orange peel

 

I used 3 coats of dupont color matched paint and 3 coats of clear. I just cleaned the surface and sprayed it. Those specs are just dust, its a slick finish

 

What type of clear coat did you use and where did you pick it up at?

 

Dupont clear, I got all my paint/supplies from work.

 

didn't you bake it on there to?

 

yea, just like 120, but you can get natural dry hardener for the clear

 

+1

and I think your shifter is mounted backwards...

 

Looks AWESOME.

Thinking I want to try the same on my 05...

 

Yes I realize that dipstick. It fits my hand better that way