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12-13-2011, 06:56 PM | #1 |
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Repaint Radio Trim bezel question
I want to repaint the bezel that's around the radio/headunit on my 05 STI (i think it's the same color as 04-07), because it has a few nicks and scratches on it. Is there any off the shelf (such as from a local hardware store) spray paint that is the same as the factory color? If so, which brand and color name?
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12-13-2011, 07:20 PM | #2 |
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nope... the new Duplicolor "stainless steel" is pretty close, but it dries totally matte/flat.. so you might want a semi-gloss clear over that.
Take the part to your local automtive paint supplier, have them mix you up the smallest quantity of interior paint they can , probably a pint, then ask for a Preval sprayer. Apint will be pre mixed, ready to spray. It will cover the radio bezel, the upper vents and anything else you want that color in the interior. www.preval.com is the home sprayer Rob |
12-13-2011, 07:57 PM | #3 |
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I used the duplicolor wheel paint on my '07 and while the job was rushed and in the winter - am happy with the results
Pretty close match to the '07 stock radio - let me know if interested and I'll throw a few pics up on pbotobucket Regards, |
12-13-2011, 08:04 PM | #4 |
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Yeah, I'm interested in seeing some pic's of your bezel/trim. That would be great if you can post some up.
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12-13-2011, 09:42 PM | #5 |
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Hope this helps - good luck
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12-14-2011, 02:49 PM | #6 | |
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That looks great. Which color paint is that?
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I really like the factory grey/silver (whatever that color is). Thanks!!! |
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12-14-2011, 02:05 AM | #7 |
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it wont be exactlly the same obviously but the duplicolor silver is a silver. have u considered going black like the limiteds
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12-14-2011, 01:03 PM | #8 |
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SEM makes a silver that's suppose to be spot on. Search, there are many threads on it.
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12-14-2011, 02:47 PM | #9 |
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SEM (<--paint brand) Warm Gray (<---color name) 15183 (<---item number) |
12-14-2011, 03:24 PM | #10 |
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I used the Duplicilor High Performance wheel paint - the color is CHWP10200 High Performance Graphite
As noted - it is not an exact color match. Previous owner must have applied / stuck items to the surround and bezel as there was much cosmetic damage - missing paint, scratches, etc I did not try to match - I pulled the whole center out and painted everything - so it all matches in my car Just to be crystal clear - is not matched to original finish Regards, Last edited by Bill in Mtl; 12-14-2011 at 03:58 PM. |
12-14-2011, 03:29 PM | #11 | |
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12-27-2011, 05:24 PM | #12 |
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I'm going to be painting my interior bits this weekend, hopefully, and will be using the SEM products, their sand free #38363 and I chose one of their metallic titanium's for the color. If I don't like it then I will go over with the duplicolor wheel paint like Bill in Mtl. I'll try and post up some pics as well. Thanks again Bill in Mtl!
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01-27-2012, 12:50 PM | #13 |
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Came out great. Lightly sanded, and did 2 light coats, I did each coat while "wet", coats 3 & 4 were heavier to insure a smooth, even coating.
I had two little bumps from some rouge dust! Last edited by Nairb336; 01-27-2012 at 12:55 PM. |
01-09-2013, 10:20 AM | #14 |
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Does anyone know if this is the same color for the 2008 STI's Radio bezel? I don't mean the silver portion i'm talking about the Gray color on the bezel. I just got the 2013 TomTom radio bezel from the local dealer to with my aftermarket HU and the gray is darker than the earlier interiors. So i was thinking about painting it.
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01-09-2013, 10:46 AM | #15 |
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Try it out and let us know
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01-09-2013, 11:26 AM | #16 |
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Your best bet is painting everything so it
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01-09-2013, 09:52 PM | #17 |
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this is a good thread, I've been thinking about doing the same. Does anyone know of any aluminum trim to replace that high class plastic for our cars? My buddy's been replacing a lot of his plastic interior with brushed aluminum trim and it looks amazing (on a r32 vw)
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01-09-2013, 10:06 PM | #18 | |
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