update on my interior conversion (pics)

While i was at Summit last night (for the 2nd night in the row) i got some vinyl paint i seen there from VHT. I know VHT paint is good because i used their "high temp" on my valve cover and was amazed with it. Being that it was only $7.95/can i got 2 of them. I read the can before i purchased them and it says "will not flake off, bonds to almost any interior pieces". So I got everything set up in the basement. I already had the rear panels out so i decided to try it out on those. Cleaned and prepped with dawn dish soap, then used 2000grit wet to get all the excess garbage out. Dried everything all off, and started to paint. Here's the before and after pics.

Before...
http://www.geocities.com/mumbo78/rear1.JPG

After...
http://www.geocities.com/mumbo78/rear2.JPG


Everything is still in the 'curing' process. The can says let it cure for 72 hours. It's already been at least 4. Just a few minutes ago I went and tried to scrape some off in an area you can't see. Nothing came off :) Hopefully it never comes off...I hate tan. Then to accent it, i'm still using the Metallic Silver model paint you get at wal-mart for like $2/can. I sprayed the rear speaker covers silver, and the little plastic piece for the sealbelt.

Oh, and i'm not sure if i posted about the carpet yet...Like 2 weeks ago i ordered black carpet from e-bay. Like $130 shipped. Got it 4 days later. It was kind of a bitch to get in considering you have to cut everything out yourself, but i finished it and it looks AMAZING. I'll get some pics of it later.

Looks much better, be sure to post pics when you get it completely finished.

Looks awesome!!! You should post a picture of the can so I make sure and get the right stuff. :biggrin:

How many coats did you (or are you planning) on putting on the pieces? Any clear coat?... I'm really curious as to how it will stand up to the sun and daily use.

$7.98 is kinda expensive for a can of spray paint...either that or I am a cheap fuck, lol, I paid $0.94 for a can of white spray paint to do my interior bezel pieces, and it still came out great!

i'll post a pic of the can in a bit (gotta recharge my camera)...i applied 3 coats of black, making sure the first coat was light, but still covered all the tan. and then 2 thicker coats. as for the clear, i might clearcoat them. i have to see how glossy the stock black color is first (i know it's not very glossy). so which means i'll have to wait till it's completely cured and hold it next to the dash.

i had an idea. i seen a couple spyders with the 2 seater conversion piece (the piece that covers the whole rear and has 2 bubbles, 1 behind each seat). i'm thinking about getting that piece, have it painted to match my exterior color, then building a 'wall' behind the seats. not sure out of what material, though. then laying black fabric on it (like i did with my visore), cutting 2 holes in the wall for subs, then having the amp mounted in the center. then i was thinking of making 2 'peep holes' and having them covered with plexiglass. then have a constant green light (that turns on with tail lights) behind the wall so my painted rear pieces are still visible. anyone think that's a good idea? i've never seen an actual wall behind the seats like this on a spyder w/ the 2 seater conversion.

i'll post a pic of the can in a bit (gotta recharge my camera)...i applied 3 coats of black, making sure the first coat was light, but still covered all the tan. and then 2 thicker coats. as for the clear, i might clearcoat them. i have to see how glossy the stock black color is first (i know it's not very glossy). so which means i'll have to wait till it's completely cured and hold it next to the dash.

i had an idea. i seen a couple spyders with the 2 seater conversion piece (the piece that covers the whole rear and has 2 bubbles, 1 behind each seat). i'm thinking about getting that piece, have it painted to match my exterior color, then building a 'wall' behind the seats. not sure out of what material, though. then laying black fabric on it (like i did with my visore), cutting 2 holes in the wall for subs, then having the amp mounted in the center. then i was thinking of making 2 'peep holes' and having them covered with plexiglass. then have a constant green light (that turns on with tail lights) behind the wall so my painted rear pieces are still visible. anyone think that's a good idea? i've never seen an actual wall behind the seats like this on a spyder w/ the 2 seater conversion.

That would be really sweet... I'll try to draw up a picture of it so you would have an idea of what it would look like. Then I'll have to find a way to get it online. lol

I was bored and had nothing better to do so heres a little drawing of what your concept is... I didn't understand where you wanted the plexiglass to go though... Take a look and lemme know what ya think.

http://image63.webshots.com/163/6/19/36/523861936ywCasX_ph.jpg

:lol2:

VHT is an awesome company. I used their nightshades on my taillights and it turned out great. Cant wait to see what your interior looks like finished.

What is nightshade? Is it a smoker for the lights? I want to smoke mine this summer. Link please? Thanks

I was bored and had nothing better to do so heres a little drawing of what your concept is... I didn't understand where you wanted the plexiglass to go though... Take a look and lemme know what ya think.

http://image63.webshots.com/163/6/19/36/523861936ywCasX_ph.jpg

:lol2:

i don't see the pic...must not have uploaded. i drew a pic myself, i'll hook up my scanner (or just take a pic of it) and post it.

damn that turned out really good. Be sure to post some pics when you get the whole conversion done...

the place that sells the back part to convert it to a two seater also sells the plate that makes essentially a wall. It comes with 2 holes for subs.

I bought the 2 seater part. Didn't get to paint and install yet but it's quality. I didn't get the back wall. I'm going to fabricate plastic on a hinge so I can use the back seat for storage or something. Not sure yet.

My sub is already under the convertible boot..

I used the same paint you did for accenting my black interior. I got the blue color though. I used it on all my speakers. My front speaker takes a beating from my foot when getting out in tight parking spaces. It doesn't come off I've beaten the crap out of it. It does however in that color at least mark. Mine has black shoe marks on it. you can tell the paint is underneath however. But I can't get the black off for the life of me.


I can't wait to see pictures when your done. I saw your post about carpet the other day. I think I'm going to try that myself with the black carpet. I have grey now and it just gets way too dirty way too fast.. I can't keep it looking nice. By cut it did they just send you a big sheet of black carpet or was it cut to fit already and just needed some trimming? I was thinking of just going to the carpet store getting a remnant and putting that in. Hrm black shag carpet in a car anyone? j/k

ok i got some more pics

the finished product (the silver pieces are just laying in the correct spots, didn't want to snap them in yet)

http://www.geocities.com/mumbo78/finish1.JPG


the pic of the can...

http://www.geocities.com/mumbo78/can.JPG


my sketch i came up with for the rear wall...

http://www.geocities.com/mumbo78/draw.JPG

Nice. I like the black and silver. That's a big grill for that.

the place that sells the back part to convert it to a two seater also sells the plate that makes essentially a wall. It comes with 2 holes for subs.

I bought the 2 seater part. Didn't get to paint and install yet but it's quality. I didn't get the back wall. I'm going to fabricate plastic on a hinge so I can use the back seat for storage or something. Not sure yet.

My sub is already under the convertible boot..

I used the same paint you did for accenting my black interior. I got the blue color though. I used it on all my speakers. My front speaker takes a beating from my foot when getting out in tight parking spaces. It doesn't come off I've beaten the crap out of it. It does however in that color at least mark. Mine has black shoe marks on it. you can tell the paint is underneath however. But I can't get the black off for the life of me.


I can't wait to see pictures when your done. I saw your post about carpet the other day. I think I'm going to try that myself with the black carpet. I have grey now and it just gets way too dirty way too fast.. I can't keep it looking nice. By cut it did they just send you a big sheet of black carpet or was it cut to fit already and just needed some trimming? I was thinking of just going to the carpet store getting a remnant and putting that in. Hrm black shag carpet in a car anyone? j/k


It was already pre-molded. It was just one big ass piece. The sides both had excess carpet for trimming. The quality of the carpet i got is excellent. I had to cut out the center part for the console, trim up the sides, make the hole for the gas tank/trunk popper, the two holes in the back that go around the rear seat releases and some other minor work...It did take a while, considering i took my time because i didn't want a hack job. I purcahsed the carpet from autocarpet on ebay. I highly recommend them. The guy i talked to was very nice and told me that when you order carpet, they actually make it. They mold it for your floorpan, and he explained to me that i'd have to do some cutting. Very honest, and like i said before, i'm 100% satisfied.

Hmmm, it loaded when I previewed it... Webshots sucks for hosting pictures... Try this link instead...

http://image63.webshots.com/163/6/19/36/523861936ywCasX_ph.jpg


***EDIT*** Well that didn't work either... I'll try to host it somewhere else.

***ANOTHER EDIT***

This one actually works!!!

http://www.geocities.com/blackcrow42785/concept1.jpg

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holy shit and i thought my sketch was semi-decent...that's a real nice drawing man...that helps me out a lot, now i have a much better visual.

thanks a lot.

Damn, that was a nice ass sketch Blackcrow64.
Hey 97GSTspyder, How difficult was it take out your interior to paint??

Damn, that was a nice ass sketch Blackcrow64.
Hey 97GSTspyder, How difficult was it take out your interior to paint??

Extremely easy...Just a bunch of screws, some bolts and shit, other than that it's mostly clips holding everything else on.

Dude looks amazing...the silver speaker grill looks awesome too. Do you think that an outside (stranger) will be able to tell that the interior pieces will have been painted? Or does it look like a piece from the factory (stock)?

holy shit and i thought my sketch was semi-decent...that's a real nice drawing man...that helps me out a lot, now i have a much better visual.

thanks a lot.

No problem man. My sketches are the result of too much free time. lol I pretty much drawn out sketches like that for all my projects. I really think it would turn out awesome if you did that. But instead of covering it in carpet, I'd make a wooden frame and do it in fiberglass and paint it to match the car... Damn would that look sexy then... If you want me to draw up a frame for that I could do that for ya and then all you gotta do is put the perfect measurements to it.

P.S.
If anyone else ever wants some sketches done so they can get an idea of what something looks like just drop me a PM or something. I've got nothing better to do with my time. :wink:

**EDIT** I can make some sweet signature pictures too. lol

http://www.kazetech.net/store/storefront.asp?pgID=3

Something like the above? but with a window.

most times with the paint if you do it right and wash, sand, paint you can't tell they have been. I've had a few of my friends comment on how they thought it was cool that the factory had an option to highlight the interior with blue all around. I just smiled and told them I did. I imagine it's much the same effect as the silver. If you don't go overboard it looks great.

Dude looks amazing...the silver speaker grill looks awesome too. Do you think that an outside (stranger) will be able to tell that the interior pieces will have been painted? Or does it look like a piece from the factory (stock)?

It looks like the car came from the factory like that. I've seen eclipses with all black interior and the pieces that i painted look identical...I just need to find some black seats and brackets that will actually work!

can u not go get ur leather redone in black?

I just need to find some black seats and brackets that will actually work!

Forget that. Your gonna be converting it to a two seater and you are gonna obviously be swapping out your front seats. Why not just get some really nice black aftermarket seats? There are so many out there that would look completely sick in your car once all this is done.

Forget that. Your gonna be converting it to a two seater and you are gonna obviously be swapping out your front seats. Why not just get some really nice black aftermarket seats? There are so many out there that would look completely sick in your car once all this is done.

Yeah that's what i planned on doing...Only thing is i can't find brackets for aftermarket seats :(

Good job on the painting! Looks real clean, and factory. Can't wait to see the final product.

Yeah that's what i planned on doing...Only thing is i can't find brackets for aftermarket seats :(

I was easily able to fabricate my own for some Sparco sprint seats using "L" shaped, and flat double width brackets that I picked up at the hardware store. You use the original sliding mechanism for the pass. side and the power seat assembly for the drivers.

I've got the seats out at the moment, and I'll take a few pictures of them when my girl comes back with the digital. Only thing I ask is for a good site that I can dump the photos in so I can upload them to the thread. The one I was using started charging. Bast@rds!

Damn looks good guys. How does the paint piece feel? Does it feel like stock?

Good sketch BlackCrow, damn nice. I'll hit you up for a sketch sometime ;).

Sup Spyder,

How that paint holding up? I was thinking about doing the same thing to the back of my spyder. Was it difficult?

Sup Spyder,

How that paint holding up? I was thinking about doing the same thing to the back of my spyder. Was it difficult?

Sup Spyder,

How that paint holding up? I was thinking about doing the same thing to the back of my spyder. Was it difficult?

Sup Spyder,

How that paint holding up? I was thinking about doing the same thing to the back of my spyder. Was it difficult?

Sup Spyder,

How that paint holding up? I was thinking about doing the same thing to the back of my spyder. Was it difficult?

Sup Spyder,

How that paint holding up? I was thinking about doing the same thing to the back of my spyder. Was it difficult?

Sup Spyder,

How that paint holding up? I was thinking about doing the same thing to the back of my spyder. Was it difficult?

Sup Spyder,

How that paint holding up? I was thinking about doing the same thing to the back of my spyder. Was it difficult?

damn, 8 post, I think thats the most I have ever seen

a little button happy are we

Holy shit thats alot of posts I've done 2 on accident once but damn I think he did it on purpose?

I love the way that the grill goes with the black paint, awesome job on the mod.

Dead thread:banghead: Just leave it be! Unless it's the original poster updating:shakehead

Sorry guys, the damn pc froze. For a minute I didnt think it would post.