Last night was just a bunch of cleaning of parts to get ready for paint. Tonight was painting just about all the rest of the parts. Got some pics and a few suggestions along the way...
First suggestion is to get TWO cans of each color and TWO cans of adhesion promoter if changing the entire console color. If you're only painting the entire console one color then get 3 cans of color. Better to have a little left over than come up short ! For those interested, I used Duplicolor brand. Part number HVP106 flat black, HVP111 charcoal grey, and CP199 adhesion promoter.
The two side pieces, one with the map pocket set in place temporarily.
Closeup of the backside of the map pocket area on the side panel.
Backside of map pocket on the side piece. Didn't find a "good" way to separate the map pockets from the side piece. Ended up using a dremel tool to separate the studs of the map pocket from the side panel. The map pocket is installed at the factory and the studs of the map pocket are melted on the backside of the side piece.
The back panel with the two bumpers and latch for the cupholders ready to install. The audio and HVAC control modules have been gutted and the faceplates installed temporarily.
Installed.
Top piece painted.
One of those suggestions. If changing color of the console paint the underside around all the edges so the "wrong" color won't show up after assembly.
Especially where the now gutted modules screw in. These are not tight fitting pieces.
Another one of those suggestions. Up here in the northern states it gets cold. Paint usually will list a temperature range for use. Putting the can in a container of hot water will get the paint up to temperature and warm paint flows better !
The backside of a side panel painted.
The back panel finished up.
Step one of reassambly. Attach the main storage compartment to the skeleton with 4 screws.
As mentioned before this one has a hole cut out in the center of the storage compartment and the skeleton. The skeleton maintains it's rigidity but the rubber mat that goes in the floor of the storage compartment isn't strong enough. A piece of material will be needed to solve that problem. Any number of materials can be used. I happen to have a piece of 1/4 inch ply I'll cut to fit. For a pattern, just use the bottom of the rubber mat. It will require a few holes be bored in the ply to accomodate the attachment screws.
Wow ! No, it's not ready to install yet. I just pieced together a side piece and set the top piece on to get an early look at the console. Still lots of work to be done.
