Interior Paint Question - Toyota Yaris Forums

Qilene15 · 04-22-2010, 11:22 PM

I decided I don't like the silver panel next to the radio anymore, so I wanted to paint it black, nice and simple. The only problem is my car gets incredibly hot and humid here in Orlando, it feels like it's about 150 degrees inside it sometimes haha. And I can't park in the garage (other cars in there), so I was worried that regular spraypaint wouldn't cut, so I was thinking about using EngineEnamel. Would this work out alright?

Also, do you guys think a gloss or flat black would better match a black leather?

Thanks!

Vang · 04-23-2010, 01:10 AM

i dont like gloss on the interior but thats my personal opinion.. have you looked at other people's consoles wrapped in neffy wrap?

swidd · 04-23-2010, 05:45 AM

I just spray painted my grey console parts 2 days ago, light glossy black, and it was difficulty to get the spray to stick to the slick grey surface :/ but it looks waaaay better than stock....

AND189 · 04-23-2010, 06:49 AM

swidd

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I just spray painted my grey console parts 2 days ago, light glossy black, and it was difficulty to get the spray to stick to the slick grey surface :/ but it looks waaaay better than stock....

did you prep the plastic i.e sand clean undercoat ??

Qilene15 · 04-23-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Vang

i dont like gloss on the interior but thats my personal opinion.. have you looked at other people's consoles wrapped in neffy wrap?

I've seen the wrap, but I'm not so sure if the CF would fit in since nothing else on my car will have that (at least in my plan for it). Actually looking at it again I think it looks good :) Will one sheet be enough?

Glad you suggested that actually, really hadn't thought of it. I like it!

custom Lftback · 04-23-2010, 12:23 PM

Yes. One sheet will be plenty. I got 2 sheets
and I wrapped my subwoofer box and parts of my interior and still have a ton left.
Good luck!!!

Qilene15 · 04-23-2010, 12:39 PM

Sounds good, thanks! I think I'm just gonna wrap the silver panel and the one where my shifter is even though that one is black already. And while I'm doing that, I can change the climate control bulbs :D Also gonna try to wrap the knobs for those since they're silver as well.

Maybe try something with my subs if I have a lot of spare leftovers :P

custom Lftback · 04-23-2010, 12:46 PM

Good luck wrapping the knobs. I'm not skilled enough to take those on....yet

Qilene15 · 04-23-2010, 12:57 PM

Haha, looking at them kinda scares me, but my dad is awesome at this sort of stuff, so he should be able to get the job done if I can't. He's also helping me build an amp 'rack' over the summer.:D

Altitude · 04-23-2010, 01:05 PM

The silver console is just paint as well so I don't think you'll have a problem with heat making new paint peel if you prep the surface correctly.

I painted mine with a satin black at first, but it got scratched up a bit from one of those cell phone holders you stick in the vents. I recently repainted it with some of that truck bed liner paint that is very sturdy and adds an awesome texture as well. I had also painted the knobs with the satin black but didn't paint them with the truck bed liner. It looks great!

P.S. If anyone chooses to use the same paint - the trick is to hold the can at least a 1.5 feet away when spraying as the paint goes on thick!

Qilene15 · 04-23-2010, 01:30 PM

Would you be able to post a picture of it? Then I'd be able to decide for sure if I want to wrap or paint it.

fnkngrv · 04-23-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Altitude

The silver console is just paint as well so I don't think you'll have a problem with heat making new paint peel if you prep the surface correctly.

I painted mine with a satin black at first, but it got scratched up a bit from one of those cell phone holders you stick in the vents. I recently repainted it with some of that truck bed liner paint that is very sturdy and adds an awesome texture as well. I had also painted the knobs with the satin black but didn't paint them with the truck bed liner. It looks great!

Altitude · 04-23-2010, 01:53 PM

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Qilene15 · 04-23-2010, 02:07 PM

Damn, that looks really nice Altitude... I'll have to consider what to do. You just used black trunk liner for it?

Altitude · 04-23-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Qilene15

Damn, that looks really nice Altitude... I'll have to consider what to do. You just used black trunk liner for it?

It was this stuff in the spray can. Picked it up from the local auto parts store. By the way, I also tried wrapping it with Neffy, but being a perfectionist I just couldn't get it to wrap well so I scrapped that idea.

fnkngrv · 04-23-2010, 03:31 PM

That does look pretty sharp...great contrast between the knobs and the actual panel. Nice job Altitude

04-22-2010, 11:22 PM	#1
Qilene15 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 39	Interior Paint Question I decided I don't like the silver panel next to the radio anymore, so I wanted to paint it black, nice and simple. The only problem is my car gets incredibly hot and humid here in Orlando, it feels like it's about 150 degrees inside it sometimes haha. And I can't park in the garage (other cars in there), so I was worried that regular spraypaint wouldn't cut, so I was thinking about using EngineEnamel. Would this work out alright? Also, do you guys think a gloss or flat black would better match a black leather? Thanks!

04-23-2010, 12:23 PM	#6
custom Lftback View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,054	Yes. One sheet will be plenty. I got 2 sheets and I wrapped my subwoofer box and parts of my interior and still have a ton left. Good luck!!! __________________ C-Lift -------------------------------------------------------------- Current Mods: MI Armrest; Full LED conversion (interior and exterior); RS spoiler; Tinted windows; Tanabe DF210 lowering springs; aftermarket door speakers; 12" RF P3 subwoofer with custom box wrapped in Neffy; seat covers; HID 8000K headlights; HID 3000K foglights; 13mm PG hub spacers; muffler delete with dual tip; eyelids; and.. A little red Domo mascot!

04-23-2010, 12:46 PM	#8
custom Lftback View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,054	Good luck wrapping the knobs. I'm not skilled enough to take those on....yet __________________ C-Lift -------------------------------------------------------------- Current Mods: MI Armrest; Full LED conversion (interior and exterior); RS spoiler; Tinted windows; Tanabe DF210 lowering springs; aftermarket door speakers; 12" RF P3 subwoofer with custom box wrapped in Neffy; seat covers; HID 8000K headlights; HID 3000K foglights; 13mm PG hub spacers; muffler delete with dual tip; eyelids; and.. A little red Domo mascot!

04-23-2010, 03:31 PM	#16
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	That does look pretty sharp...great contrast between the knobs and the actual panel. Nice job Altitude __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

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04-23-2010, 01:10 AM	#2
Vang Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CA Posts: 158	i dont like gloss on the interior but thats my personal opinion.. have you looked at other people's consoles wrapped in neffy wrap?

04-23-2010, 05:45 AM	#3
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	I just spray painted my grey console parts 2 days ago, light glossy black, and it was difficulty to get the spray to stick to the slick grey surface :/ but it looks waaaay better than stock....

04-23-2010, 12:39 PM	#7
Qilene15 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 39	Sounds good, thanks! I think I'm just gonna wrap the silver panel and the one where my shifter is even though that one is black already. And while I'm doing that, I can change the climate control bulbs :D Also gonna try to wrap the knobs for those since they're silver as well. Maybe try something with my subs if I have a lot of spare leftovers :P

04-23-2010, 12:57 PM	#9
Qilene15 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 39	Haha, looking at them kinda scares me, but my dad is awesome at this sort of stuff, so he should be able to get the job done if I can't. He's also helping me build an amp 'rack' over the summer.:D

04-23-2010, 01:30 PM	#11
Qilene15 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 39	Would you be able to post a picture of it? Then I'd be able to decide for sure if I want to wrap or paint it.

04-23-2010, 02:07 PM	#14
Qilene15 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 39	Damn, that looks really nice Altitude... I'll have to consider what to do. You just used black trunk liner for it?