Interior Overhaul process thread(2.0) - Custom Black/tan interior, 350z seats, +more
tan headliner and visors FTMFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
05-11-2009, 10:32 AM
#83
but i like how the black turned out with that duplicolor...i think i'm goign to do that to my truck seeing how that turned out nicely. how many cans did it take to do your dash?
06-01-2009, 04:51 PM
#90
Im sure they do.. I might have looked into some custom matts had I known about that place before. I went ahead and painted my Gray OEM ones to black with Vinyl/fabric spray and they came out better than I expected , that stuff is great.
06-01-2009, 07:58 PM
#91
I've been changing the color of my interior the same way a little at a time this week.
Not using the Duplicolor, I'm using SEM brand stuff. I have the tan interior and the color I'm changing it to is called Pescadero Sand. Its a lighter, less orang-y color.
I have the dash, carpet, seats, and headliner left.
Question Kevlo... Can the dash be removed without unscrewing the safety-torx head screws under the passenger side airbag? Or maybe I should just read up in the FSM.
Not using the Duplicolor, I'm using SEM brand stuff. I have the tan interior and the color I'm changing it to is called Pescadero Sand. Its a lighter, less orang-y color.
I have the dash, carpet, seats, and headliner left.
Question Kevlo... Can the dash be removed without unscrewing the safety-torx head screws under the passenger side airbag? Or maybe I should just read up in the FSM.
06-02-2009, 05:40 AM
#92
Wow, Kev- that looks great. The 2-tone looks way better in actuality than it sounds when you described it.
Also, that floor deadening job was top-notch. I never had the ***** to remove my dash.
Also, that floor deadening job was top-notch. I never had the ***** to remove my dash.
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06-02-2009, 08:43 AM
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I've been changing the color of my interior the same way a little at a time this week.
Not using the Duplicolor, I'm using SEM brand stuff. I have the tan interior and the color I'm changing it to is called Pescadero Sand. Its a lighter, less orang-y color.
I have the dash, carpet, seats, and headliner left.
Question Kevlo... Can the dash be removed without unscrewing the safety-torx head screws under the passenger side airbag? Or maybe I should just read up in the FSM.
Not using the Duplicolor, I'm using SEM brand stuff. I have the tan interior and the color I'm changing it to is called Pescadero Sand. Its a lighter, less orang-y color.
I have the dash, carpet, seats, and headliner left.
Question Kevlo... Can the dash be removed without unscrewing the safety-torx head screws under the passenger side airbag? Or maybe I should just read up in the FSM.
Have to remove it. They sell them at autozone.
06-15-2010, 07:00 PM
#100
Looks good man, definately pulls the two tone theme together. Although I think tan headrests might have flowed a bit better, it would have allowed the entire center section to be one color.
Did you apply the covers yourself? Just curious, they look a bit loose to me.
Also, were you able to just swap seat pans on your setup?
Did you apply the covers yourself? Just curious, they look a bit loose to me.
Also, were you able to just swap seat pans on your setup?
06-15-2010, 07:17 PM
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Looks good man, definately pulls the two tone theme together. Although I think tan headrests might have flowed a bit better, it would have allowed the entire center section to be one color.
Did you apply the covers yourself? Just curious, they look a bit loose to me.
Also, were you able to just swap seat pans on your setup?
Did you apply the covers yourself? Just curious, they look a bit loose to me.
Also, were you able to just swap seat pans on your setup?
I used the maxima seat pan for both sides. I had to remove the hog pins and on the drivers side I atatched the leather and 350z cushion to the max seat pan. On the passenger side, I bought 2 three inch bolts to bolt the stock pan to the 350z seat(2 holes lined up).
I will have full installed pics tomorrow and no wrinkle pics in prob a week or so.
06-16-2010, 10:02 AM
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Most of the wrinkles are done and I got the seats in.
All I can say is WOW. It feels like driving a new car. You guys DO NOT understand how much this changes the driving experience of the car. I love it!
I will have more pics today and next week once I detail the interior.
All I can say is WOW. It feels like driving a new car. You guys DO NOT understand how much this changes the driving experience of the car. I love it!
I will have more pics today and next week once I detail the interior.
06-16-2010, 11:01 AM
#109
Most of the wrinkles are done and I got the seats in.
All I can say is WOW. It feels like driving a new car. You guys DO NOT understand how much this changes the driving experience of the car. I love it!
I will have more pics today and next week once I detail the interior.
All I can say is WOW. It feels like driving a new car. You guys DO NOT understand how much this changes the driving experience of the car. I love it!
I will have more pics today and next week once I detail the interior.
06-16-2010, 07:30 PM
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350z seat install mini how to
I had 06 non power, non airbag seats
My stock seats are both power
This might be different for non power seats.
For the pass side:
The z seat pan bolts to the max seat pan here:
I used 3" bolts M8x1.25 iirc.
To attach the back part of the seat cushion you will either have to hog clip it or zip tie to to the max seat pan like so. You might not have enough fabric to do this, i'm not sure. I have custom leather seats.
For the drivers side, none of the holes matched the pan; so you will have to attach the fabric around the max seat pan.
For the seat back, only one of the holes will work. I used the front hole which makes the seat back further back, I like it like this; you might want it forward, up to you.
The other hole is about 3" above that one and you will have to drill into the Z seat and use a nut/bolt to hold it in place.
My stock seats are both power
This might be different for non power seats.
For the pass side:
The z seat pan bolts to the max seat pan here:
I used 3" bolts M8x1.25 iirc.
To attach the back part of the seat cushion you will either have to hog clip it or zip tie to to the max seat pan like so. You might not have enough fabric to do this, i'm not sure. I have custom leather seats.
For the drivers side, none of the holes matched the pan; so you will have to attach the fabric around the max seat pan.
For the seat back, only one of the holes will work. I used the front hole which makes the seat back further back, I like it like this; you might want it forward, up to you.
The other hole is about 3" above that one and you will have to drill into the Z seat and use a nut/bolt to hold it in place.
08-19-2010, 10:33 PM
#114
the whole thing came together quite nicely! BUT! i thought you said the seats were almost free of wrinkles now! oh and i totally didnt notice you had perf'd leather for the tan! nice OE touch! who did them for you?
06-05-2011, 08:56 AM
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So, it has been over 2 years since I have done this. The Duplicolor vinyl spray is holding up wonderfully. I need to touch up a few spots on the door panels where I didn't get a full 2-3 coats on. Other than that it looks wonderful.
So if anyone plans to use this then they should expect it to hold up assuming they prep the surfaces well.
So if anyone plans to use this then they should expect it to hold up assuming they prep the surfaces well.
