Restyling the interior/door panels!

n3f4r10u5 · 06-01-2009, 01:25 PM

First thing, the truck. I like the color theme/contrast, however next time put in the time on the prep work and do it right the first time, especially if you're going to use rattle.

General practice is:
1.) Clean
2.) Sand (180+ grit)
3.) Primer
4.) Sand (320+ grit)
5.) Paint
6.) Fine Sand / Fine wet sand (1500+ grit)
7.) Clear coat
8.) Fine wet sand ( 2000+ grit)
9.) Rubbing compound

Keep in mind that most people do multiple coats of these.

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Next, the kidz who are bashing the guy....

People do everything because it's what they think looks good. I'm redoing my interior with a black base and red accents. I'm not going to just do half of it, and leave the rest stock grey because I think it would like crap, but if that's what you want to do more power to you. Either way get off your high horse, and realize that modding your vehicle is all about expression, and sure as hell not what you dictate my truck should look like.

Give the guy a break and offer up some solid advice, instead of just being an ass.

-Rob

1tuffs10 · 06-02-2009, 10:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by TA^Guy

Door panels look alright, much better than they were, I hope you prepped them properly.

But what I don't get is why do people paint every thing they can remove when it comes to interiors? I just don't get it. I mean why paint a defroster vent or stock speaker grills a contrasting color? Is that what you really want to draw attention to? Same goes for the wiper cowl... Just looks tacky. The generic XTREME on the dash looks awful too. And that front bumper cover just looks cheap like every other ricer with a 'shogun' or 'combat' or whatever kind of kits they call them. Not to mention those hot LED washer nozzles. This type of stuff that gives the rest of us Xtreme owners a bad rep.

i dont give anyone a bad rep..its everyone to there own opinion...i could say i hate the color green and someone has the truck that color and say ugh he just gave me a bad rep...lol so i dont want to hear shit about a bad rep..the led washers dont light up there just chrome...i never said they were someone just assumed they were and i never got around to buyin regular black washers and doesnt draw any attention then people who just like to nick pick at everything, it isnt a show truck its a daily driver that i jsut like to mess with in my spare time if i watned a show vehicle it wouldnt be a s10.. and this thread is somewhat old and alot of stuff is gone, the xtreme labeling, and the speaker or vent grills are white to contrast with black which the rest of the interior is now i happen to like black and the white! and the front bumper was for a turbo project not for looks as ive mentioned i dont know how many times now!! as u can see in this picture here!!

u can hate all u want but its my truck and i happen to get alot of good responses so i dont care!! plus this things gonna be pretty quick when im all done!! bwahahaha!! and for the last post i did do the wet sanding and stuff...it came out just fine! and still is!!

**Sir Toad** · 06-02-2009, 11:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by n3f4r10u5

First thing, the truck. I like the color theme/contrast, however next time put in the time on the prep work and do it right the first time, especially if you're going to use rattle.

General practice is:
1.) Clean
2.) Sand (180+ grit)
3.) Primer
4.) Sand (320+ grit)
5.) Paint
6.) Fine Sand / Fine wet sand (1500+ grit)
7.) Clear coat
8.) Fine wet sand ( 2000+ grit)
9.) Rubbing compound

Keep in mind that most people do multiple coats of these.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Next, the kidz who are bashing the guy....

People do everything because it's what they think looks good. I'm redoing my interior with a black base and red accents. I'm not going to just do half of it, and leave the rest stock grey because I think it would like crap, but if that's what you want to do more power to you. Either way get off your high horse, and realize that modding your vehicle is all about expression, and sure as hell not what you dictate my truck should look like.

Give the guy a break and offer up some solid advice, instead of just being an ass.

-Rob

you want solid advice?

do not tell people to wet sand basecoat before clearcoat

if it's a metallic or pearl then you just ****ed up the color before you clearcoated it and the only way to fix it is to redo it.

n3f4r10u5 · 06-02-2009, 11:52 PM

I'm all for solid advice, especially when coming from someone with more experience than me when it comes to bodywork. Thanks for the correction.

The latter point to my post was completely with regard to constructive criticism, instead of just telling someone they did a shitty job because it doesn't match with whoever's aesthetic preferences.

Can you post the proper order as it appears I messed them up.

Thanks,

-Rob

1tuffs10 · 06-03-2009, 02:55 AM

agreed i dont mind if people dont like it but they dont have to be telln me looks like crap or its shitty...keep that to themselevs and just say its not for me or i wouldnt do that but gj or looks good if thats what u like!! thats more constructive critisicm! and i have takn some, i moved the power wire through the hole on driver side through fw, and removed the xtreme lettering, and some other minor things..but i hope i dont have to post in here again as this thread was a while ago now and its done basicaly...

DMP · 06-04-2009, 04:06 AM

Im guessing you have a system in your truck.

This is what I did with my door panels. After I installed factory power windows....I was left with an empty hole for the window crank. Perfect spot for tweeters. And I cut out the speaker grill and epoxied a nice metal grill in there to match the tweeter. It matches better in person than the pic. And then I just replaced the material up top with tweed. I kept it simple.

blupavment_eatr · 06-04-2009, 09:43 PM

Holy smokes!!! I havnt been on this forum for a while but I sure as hell wouldnt post anything on here!!! Ive never been on a forum where people bash so much! You'd think a bunch of mini truckers would show a little universal respect to each other! So what if he has different taste. Just scrolling down through this thread is enough to keep people off this forum!!!
Geez guys. Dont just come in bash n dash. Leave an example of your work, tips, pointers, or your KIND opinion.

Just a thought for the next time you make a post!!!

Thats just my two cents on this thread!!!

1tuffs10 · 06-07-2009, 06:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by blupavment_eatr

Holy smokes!!! I havnt been on this forum for a while but I sure as hell wouldnt post anything on here!!! Ive never been on a forum where people bash so much! You'd think a bunch of mini truckers would show a little universal respect to each other! So what if he has different taste. Just scrolling down through this thread is enough to keep people off this forum!!!
Geez guys. Dont just come in bash n dash. Leave an example of your work, tips, pointers, or your KIND opinion.

Just a thought for the next time you make a post!!!

Thats just my two cents on this thread!!!

lol thanks!! yea i get alot of help in other sections but for some reason i just got thrown a bunch of bashes and im not to sure why..yea my tweeter location was a last minute thought and forgot how it would be in the way of the dash, its out and ill relocate them soon..

sonomanator · 06-07-2009, 07:07 AM

yah thats what i dislike about this forum since its the only place i see the bashing and hate. everytime i see a "minitruck" on the street there is only respect. its like being on a boat

**Sir Toad** · 06-07-2009, 05:28 PM

if you can't handle people's opinions then don't post...simple!

1tuffs10 · 06-07-2009, 06:50 PM

theres a difference between stateing a opinion and just being crude! i never said i couldnt handle it i think its funny actually because it doesnt effect what i do i still do what i want and like what i have done regardless and no one is gonna change that!!

Nickle999 · 06-08-2009, 07:10 PM

You've got a pretty clean xtreme, i like it.

Fvck what everyone else says. if they dont' like how you style your shit, they can buy their own truck, and do it up however they like. diggit?

s10truckin · 06-08-2009, 11:19 PM

Just curious why you put the tweeter there? Do you have a pic of the tweeter when the doors closed? I would think it would run into the dash but can't tell. Looks like your missing those plastic washers that go on the window crank too

Any updates on the interior? Post some pics

dropededjimmy · 11-07-2009, 01:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by orangesonoma

JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!!!!

TEMP OR NOT YOU DONT RUN ****ING 4 GAUGE THRU YOUR DOOR JAMB!

i agree if your going to do it take the time and do it right the first time plus you could easliy lose your truck that way due to a electrical fire ive seen it happen to a friends truck

snoplow · 11-08-2009, 02:40 AM

thesers a grommit on the firewall on the pas side i poped it out and ran it thru that and sealed it back up. u cant even tell where theres wires

bnop9001 · 11-08-2009, 06:19 AM

are you mexican?

lows10blazer · 11-19-2009, 02:23 PM

how did u re-attach the upper panel back on after u rewraped it? any pics ?

06-01-2009, 01:25 PM	#51
n3f4r10u5 m4d l473 Age: 24 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 46 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Restyling the interior/door panels! First thing, the truck. I like the color theme/contrast, however next time put in the time on the prep work and do it right the first time, especially if you're going to use rattle. General practice is: 1.) Clean 2.) Sand (180+ grit) 3.) Primer 4.) Sand (320+ grit) 5.) Paint 6.) Fine Sand / Fine wet sand (1500+ grit) 7.) Clear coat 8.) Fine wet sand ( 2000+ grit) 9.) Rubbing compound Keep in mind that most people do multiple coats of these. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Next, the kidz who are bashing the guy.... People do everything because it's what they think looks good. I'm redoing my interior with a black base and red accents. I'm not going to just do half of it, and leave the rest stock grey because I think it would like crap, but if that's what you want to do more power to you. Either way get off your high horse, and realize that modding your vehicle is all about expression, and sure as hell not what you dictate my truck should look like. Give the guy a break and offer up some solid advice, instead of just being an ass. -Rob
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06-02-2009, 10:36 PM	#52
1tuffs10 joining 2.2l boosted club Age: 25 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 720 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Restyling the interior/door panels! Quote: Originally Posted by TA^Guy Door panels look alright, much better than they were, I hope you prepped them properly. But what I don't get is why do people paint every thing they can remove when it comes to interiors? I just don't get it. I mean why paint a defroster vent or stock speaker grills a contrasting color? Is that what you really want to draw attention to? Same goes for the wiper cowl... Just looks tacky. The generic XTREME on the dash looks awful too. And that front bumper cover just looks cheap like every other ricer with a 'shogun' or 'combat' or whatever kind of kits they call them. Not to mention those hot LED washer nozzles. This type of stuff that gives the rest of us Xtreme owners a bad rep. i dont give anyone a bad rep..its everyone to there own opinion...i could say i hate the color green and someone has the truck that color and say ugh he just gave me a bad rep...lol so i dont want to hear shit about a bad rep..the led washers dont light up there just chrome...i never said they were someone just assumed they were and i never got around to buyin regular black washers and doesnt draw any attention then people who just like to nick pick at everything, it isnt a show truck its a daily driver that i jsut like to mess with in my spare time if i watned a show vehicle it wouldnt be a s10.. and this thread is somewhat old and alot of stuff is gone, the xtreme labeling, and the speaker or vent grills are white to contrast with black which the rest of the interior is now i happen to like black and the white! and the front bumper was for a turbo project not for looks as ive mentioned i dont know how many times now!! as u can see in this picture here!! u can hate all u want but its my truck and i happen to get alot of good responses so i dont care!! plus this things gonna be pretty quick when im all done!! bwahahaha!! and for the last post i did do the wet sanding and stuff...it came out just fine! and still is!!
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06-02-2009, 11:12 PM	#53
Sir Toad drunk and bored Age: 40 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 28,540 Location: galesburg(or morton), il User is: OffLine	Re: Restyling the interior/door panels! Quote: Originally Posted by n3f4r10u5 First thing, the truck. I like the color theme/contrast, however next time put in the time on the prep work and do it right the first time, especially if you're going to use rattle. General practice is: 1.) Clean 2.) Sand (180+ grit) 3.) Primer 4.) Sand (320+ grit) 5.) Paint 6.) Fine Sand / Fine wet sand (1500+ grit) 7.) Clear coat 8.) Fine wet sand ( 2000+ grit) 9.) Rubbing compound Keep in mind that most people do multiple coats of these. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Next, the kidz who are bashing the guy.... People do everything because it's what they think looks good. I'm redoing my interior with a black base and red accents. I'm not going to just do half of it, and leave the rest stock grey because I think it would like crap, but if that's what you want to do more power to you. Either way get off your high horse, and realize that modding your vehicle is all about expression, and sure as hell not what you dictate my truck should look like. Give the guy a break and offer up some solid advice, instead of just being an ass. -Rob you want solid advice? do not tell people to wet sand basecoat before clearcoat if it's a metallic or pearl then you just ****ed up the color before you clearcoated it and the only way to fix it is to redo it.
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06-02-2009, 11:52 PM	#54
n3f4r10u5 m4d l473 Age: 24 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 46 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Restyling the interior/door panels! I'm all for solid advice, especially when coming from someone with more experience than me when it comes to bodywork. Thanks for the correction. The latter point to my post was completely with regard to constructive criticism, instead of just telling someone they did a shitty job because it doesn't match with whoever's aesthetic preferences. Can you post the proper order as it appears I messed them up. Thanks, -Rob
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06-03-2009, 02:55 AM	#55
1tuffs10 joining 2.2l boosted club Age: 25 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 720 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Restyling the interior/door panels! agreed i dont mind if people dont like it but they dont have to be telln me looks like crap or its shitty...keep that to themselevs and just say its not for me or i wouldnt do that but gj or looks good if thats what u like!! thats more constructive critisicm! and i have takn some, i moved the power wire through the hole on driver side through fw, and removed the xtreme lettering, and some other minor things..but i hope i dont have to post in here again as this thread was a while ago now and its done basicaly...
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06-04-2009, 04:06 AM	#56
DMP Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,140 Location: Jersey User is: OffLine	Re: Restyling the interior/door panels! Im guessing you have a system in your truck. This is what I did with my door panels. After I installed factory power windows....I was left with an empty hole for the window crank. Perfect spot for tweeters. And I cut out the speaker grill and epoxied a nice metal grill in there to match the tweeter. It matches better in person than the pic. And then I just replaced the material up top with tweed. I kept it simple.
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06-04-2009, 09:43 PM	#57
blupavment_eatr Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Restyling the interior/door panels! Holy smokes!!! I havnt been on this forum for a while but I sure as hell wouldnt post anything on here!!! Ive never been on a forum where people bash so much! You'd think a bunch of mini truckers would show a little universal respect to each other! So what if he has different taste. Just scrolling down through this thread is enough to keep people off this forum!!! Geez guys. Dont just come in bash n dash. Leave an example of your work, tips, pointers, or your KIND opinion. Just a thought for the next time you make a post!!! Thats just my two cents on this thread!!!
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06-07-2009, 06:42 AM	#58
1tuffs10 joining 2.2l boosted club Age: 25 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 720 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Restyling the interior/door panels! Quote: Originally Posted by blupavment_eatr Holy smokes!!! I havnt been on this forum for a while but I sure as hell wouldnt post anything on here!!! Ive never been on a forum where people bash so much! You'd think a bunch of mini truckers would show a little universal respect to each other! So what if he has different taste. Just scrolling down through this thread is enough to keep people off this forum!!! Geez guys. Dont just come in bash n dash. Leave an example of your work, tips, pointers, or your KIND opinion. Just a thought for the next time you make a post!!! Thats just my two cents on this thread!!! lol thanks!! yea i get alot of help in other sections but for some reason i just got thrown a bunch of bashes and im not to sure why..yea my tweeter location was a last minute thought and forgot how it would be in the way of the dash, its out and ill relocate them soon..
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06-07-2009, 07:07 AM	#59
sonomanator falcon powered. Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,591 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Restyling the interior/door panels! yah thats what i dislike about this forum since its the only place i see the bashing and hate. everytime i see a "minitruck" on the street there is only respect. its like being on a boat
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06-07-2009, 05:28 PM	#60
Sir Toad drunk and bored Age: 40 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 28,540 Location: galesburg(or morton), il User is: OffLine	Re: Restyling the interior/door panels! if you can't handle people's opinions then don't post...simple!
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06-07-2009, 06:50 PM	#61
1tuffs10 joining 2.2l boosted club Age: 25 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 720 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Restyling the interior/door panels! theres a difference between stateing a opinion and just being crude! i never said i couldnt handle it i think its funny actually because it doesnt effect what i do i still do what i want and like what i have done regardless and no one is gonna change that!!
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06-08-2009, 07:10 PM	#62
Nickle999 You boys like MEXICO?? Age: 17 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 301 Location: Cleveland User is: OffLine	Re: Restyling the interior/door panels! You've got a pretty clean xtreme, i like it. Fvck what everyone else says. if they dont' like how you style your shit, they can buy their own truck, and do it up however they like. diggit?
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06-08-2009, 11:19 PM	#63
s10truckin Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 215 Location: Medford Or. User is: OffLine	Re: Restyling the interior/door panels! Just curious why you put the tweeter there? Do you have a pic of the tweeter when the doors closed? I would think it would run into the dash but can't tell. Looks like your missing those plastic washers that go on the window crank too Any updates on the interior? Post some pics
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11-07-2009, 01:29 AM	#64
dropededjimmy Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 51 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Restyling the interior/door panels! Quote: Originally Posted by orangesonoma JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!!!! TEMP OR NOT YOU DONT RUN ****ING 4 GAUGE THRU YOUR DOOR JAMB! i agree if your going to do it take the time and do it right the first time plus you could easliy lose your truck that way due to a electrical fire ive seen it happen to a friends truck
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11-08-2009, 02:40 AM	#65
snoplow s-clusive oh. prez Age: 28 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,598 Location: rittman User is: OffLine	Re: Restyling the interior/door panels! thesers a grommit on the firewall on the pas side i poped it out and ran it thru that and sealed it back up. u cant even tell where theres wires
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11-19-2009, 02:23 PM	#67
lows10blazer psst psst member Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,355 Location: the bay area User is: Online	Re: Restyling the interior/door panels! how did u re-attach the upper panel back on after u rewraped it? any pics ?
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