Conversion to black interior
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interesting, i might try this on a piece.
any idea on what exactly i need to buy?
MolecuBond Aerosol 6 oz. (definitely)
MolecuBond Prep 4 oz. (cleaner, couldn't i just clean it myself and then use alcohol to finish it off?)
MolecuBond Clear Coat aerosol 12 oz. (will it look oem w/ a clear coat?)
as soon as i find out what i need i'll go ahead and start ordering
any idea on what exactly i need to buy?
MolecuBond Aerosol 6 oz. (definitely)
MolecuBond Prep 4 oz. (cleaner, couldn't i just clean it myself and then use alcohol to finish it off?)
MolecuBond Clear Coat aerosol 12 oz. (will it look oem w/ a clear coat?)
as soon as i find out what i need i'll go ahead and start ordering
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Probably best to call the manufacturer on the cleaning details, and which exact item to use for your application.. I'd hate to mislead anyone and have your stuff get messed up, since this is permanent after applied.
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This looks VERY interesting.... hellasboy keep us updated
If this works I may be changing my Interior to Black after all
Also where can I find out more about carpet dyes?
95sc300t : How long has your friend has this on his interior ??? Does it still hold up after long periods of time ???
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95sc300t : How long has your friend has this on his interior ??? Does it still hold up after long periods of time ???
Shawn
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He has had it on his for a couple of months, but I havn't been able to check it out for quite a while, because he hasn't been around for a bit. I'll see if I can track him down in a couple of days and have a looksee.
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what about the white interiors?! it's nice toooo..
black looks veryyyy cleannn... how did u do the trim around the middle console?! it's so shinyy... oooo *drools*
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black looks veryyyy cleannn... how did u do the trim around the middle console?! it's so shinyy... oooo *drools*
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DAMN... That white interior looks nice (could've skipped the chrome though).... i've never seen that interior of an SC before.
Well, they emailed me back and i'm going to place an order (Aerosol and clear coat aerosol) in the morning. I'm going to test it out on the gear shifter (was going to re-order a new one anyways) and see how it holds up. if it holds up good and looks oem, then me and a buddy are going to take apart the interior and get rid of the brown
Well, they emailed me back and i'm going to place an order (Aerosol and clear coat aerosol) in the morning. I'm going to test it out on the gear shifter (was going to re-order a new one anyways) and see how it holds up. if it holds up good and looks oem, then me and a buddy are going to take apart the interior and get rid of the brown
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Originally posted by siniquezu
Some of it looks good but some of it looks like he spilled whiteout on it.
Some of it looks good but some of it looks like he spilled whiteout on it.
and the "chrome" trim.. hehe i got a thing for chrome
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Having the interior recovered was expensive as hell and the MANY little things that end up costing a fortune (*****,etc)...If I had to do it over I'd sell the car and find one with black interior.
If you havent went mod crazy, then I'd look to trade it in for one with bLK interior. It may end up costing a few bucks to get the trade, but you will end up saving on time and sourcing parts.
Hey, The white interior looks great, I like the chrome too...
If you havent went mod crazy, then I'd look to trade it in for one with bLK interior. It may end up costing a few bucks to get the trade, but you will end up saving on time and sourcing parts.
Hey, The white interior looks great, I like the chrome too...
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Alright, I stopped by pep boys and bought a can (you have to order 6 at a time from the website). you can also get it at walmart. overall, it looks good. feels about the same. It appears dry (you can handle it) after 5 minutes of it being sprayed on, but i'm going to let it cure at least for 12 hours. i had some scrape off but that was about a half hour after i applied it. it looks real nice on the leather.
oh, and i applied it to the shifter on the SC. It's a part that i was going to replace soon anyways and it's high use (where the air vents under the windshield wouldn't be). if it can hold up for a month on a high use part then i'll go ahead and de-brown the interior![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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oh, and i applied it to the shifter on the SC. It's a part that i was going to replace soon anyways and it's high use (where the air vents under the windshield wouldn't be). if it can hold up for a month on a high use part then i'll go ahead and de-brown the interior
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Originally posted by OoLiLMaRyoO
what about the white interiors?! it's nice toooo..
black looks veryyyy cleannn... how did u do the trim around the middle console?! it's so shinyy... oooo *drools*
what about the white interiors?! it's nice toooo..
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black looks veryyyy cleannn... how did u do the trim around the middle console?! it's so shinyy... oooo *drools*
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Therefore, all you see is white in front of you and nothing else...That is why black and dark colors is usually the color for dashboards...These colors absorbs light rather than reflect it...
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Originally posted by One HoT SC400
Driving with a white dash board and interior is very blinding in daylight..So that is a big NO NO!...Since white reflex light, it makes your visibilty in front of you limited...(for example: if you put a piece of WHITE paper on your dash board you will see its reflection on your windshield)
Therefore, all you see is white in front of you and nothing else...That is why black and dark colors is usually the color for dashboards...These colors absorbs light rather than reflect it...
Driving with a white dash board and interior is very blinding in daylight..So that is a big NO NO!...Since white reflex light, it makes your visibilty in front of you limited...(for example: if you put a piece of WHITE paper on your dash board you will see its reflection on your windshield)
Therefore, all you see is white in front of you and nothing else...That is why black and dark colors is usually the color for dashboards...These colors absorbs light rather than reflect it...
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well sooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!! geez... big no no? okay mister expert of all lexuses...
when i first got the car back after the interior was done...yes..i admit i was blinded and all i saw was a white dashboard....but then after awhile you get used to it and you don't pay attention much to it...and i can see the road perfectly clear without that white glare on my window. ..kinda like colored contacts...when you first put them on... you see a fuzzy haze...then after awhile it disappears... and voila...little things like that are ignored.
i never said to get white interior.. i never even said it was the best color for a dashboard......i jes think it's nice..that's all..gosh...don't gotta be all "that's a big NO NO" to me...sheeshness....
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plus... white matches my exterior paint job.... platinum metallic with white interior...so you gain some..and you lose some... as i see it...black interior is everywhere... you don't see that many white interiors ..especially leather..and also in an SC...
furthermore,my question was a rhetorical question...i'm not trying to be mean..jes gettin my 2cents through.
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