Painted Pillars / Dyed Head Liner

Daarken · 04-15-2008, 09:26 PM

We're thinking about doing this to our RS and CSM.
Does Anyone have pics etc?

hanakepa · 02-07-2009, 04:55 PM

bump for an idea!

L337Biker · 02-16-2009, 08:47 PM

I'd recommend wrapping.. but that's just my two cents. You'd still have to get the dome light/map lights painted or dyed at least...

**NoLimitzInd** · 02-26-2009, 12:09 PM

I rewrapped my headliner in black carbon vinyl. I left the lights grey since the box is silver. But thinking of painting everything on the inside of the xB satin black.

jtwopark · 03-05-2009, 05:41 PM

you should wrap your pillars in suede as well. don't paint. it will rub off or chip..then its back to the drawing board all over again.

pelly3s · 03-06-2009, 12:03 AM

Proper prep work and the pillars can be painted and survive almost anything. I would wrap the headliner though, the dye may not be consistent through the headliner.

For the pillars, as long as they are clean and you use an adhesion promoter you should be ok

eggie · 03-06-2009, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by pelly3s

Proper prep work and the pillars can be painted and survive almost anything. I would wrap the headliner though, the dye may not be consistent through the headliner.

For the pillars, as long as they are clean and you use an adhesion promoter you should be ok

x2.....................

StykShift · 03-06-2009, 02:44 AM

how do you wrap the headliner? sorry...i'm a noob and don't have enough posts to create my own thread.

pelly3s · 03-06-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by StykShift

how do you wrap the headliner? sorry...i'm a noob and don't have enough posts to create my own thread.

you pull the headliner out of the car, and with some adhesive and a roll of fabric start to have fun. 3M Hi-Tack 76 works great for a spray on glue. Years ago before I did my first headliner I practiced on a junkyard one and an old sheet. Cost about $25 to practice but it saved me from screwing mine up. I am hoping to drop mine in the xB this summer and redo it.

StykShift · 03-06-2009, 10:58 AM

thanks pelly, is there a DIY for this? links please... i hate the ugly grey

BBN_Boys · 03-14-2009, 05:47 AM

can't wait to see pics. really curious...

grafik · 03-20-2009, 04:25 AM

Hey peeps new here I got a 2009 xb I was wanting to wrap my headliner in black suede...how much would you pay if you go to an upholstry shop...

**NoLimitzInd** · 03-20-2009, 12:07 PM

They are not hard to do at all. Just take your time. I did mine. Mine is wrapped in black carbon vinyl. Turned out really cool. I think I might start wrapping all the rest of the panels now.

BlackKnight · 03-20-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NoLimitzInd

They are not hard to do at all. Just take your time. I did mine. Mine is wrapped in black carbon vinyl. Turned out really cool. I think I might start wrapping all the rest of the panels now.

Can you throw us a pic of the interior on it? I've seen and love the exterior of your ride, but haven't seen any interior shots. I'm wontering the look of the CF for the headliner, I'm looking of a CF dash kit, CF Hood, Tail and Wing along with a bunch of CF anywhere else I can fit it. I'm even thinking of picking up and wrapping a JLAudio 12" Stealthbox Sub in CF for the trunk.

jtwopark · 03-29-2009, 11:06 AM

about 500 bucks is the norm.....at the shop...and maybe you can get a better deal if you know the people there.

hoodie · 03-29-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by pelly3s

Proper prep work and the pillars can be painted and survive almost anything. I would wrap the headliner though, the dye may not be consistent through the headliner.

For the pillars, as long as they are clean and you use an adhesion promoter you should be ok

also there is a new Vunyl and fabric spray paint by Dupli color. i just did a test piece in my gen1 and its being tested for durability with 3 kids under 10 years...lol

if you do any mods take pics so we can see.

StykShift · 04-03-2009, 12:41 AM

I plan on wrapping the headliner in a red vinyl to match the rest of the interior which will be black, red and white. I just have to finish wiring all the LEDs.

One project at a time! That's how I roll.

jtwopark · 04-03-2009, 02:44 AM

good luck on your projects!...i used SEM paint for plastic and didn't have very good luck with it!...i used alcohol to clean the plastic and then sprayed bulldong let it dry and then sprayed the paint....but still rubbed off.....I let the paint dry for 2 days too!...wondering if i had to use primer?...but the guy at the paint shop said that i didn't need to use primer....oh well, i just have suede everywhere now! worked out better!

jtwopark · 04-06-2009, 11:31 PM

here is my contribution to the thread!!...it was alot of work!! not as easy as people say...

Rasec29 · 05-12-2009, 11:27 PM

Nice work, looks great! The grab bars need to be a little darker color, but that is one sweet interior.