Hey guys,
Let me start off with a quick introduction to the situation and an assessment of the products used. It's been nearly two years since I've taken my Supra out of the garage. It was a beautiful day today, so I figured I would take advantage while I could.
Unfortunately, the passenger window switch was temperamental and left the passenger window open for the two years it was stored. It collected some dust so I vacuumed and quickly wiped the interior before I took the shots.
I find that starting with Tan interior is a downside because it is a very light colour. When you scratch something, it shows and is very noticeable especially when the sun is shining. I recommend that if you want to paint your interior you start with a darker colour such as Blue or Grey. That way if a part scratches it will blend in easier.
The interior including the dash was sprayed with SEM Matte Black spray paint. The carpet was sprayed with Duplicolor Fabric Spray Paint.
SEM was pretty expensive compared to what I could have got Duplicolor for. I figured I would do it right the first time. You know what they say. "Buy once. Cry once." I was pretty surprised at how well it worked. It applied evenly and went on with very little preparation. Some light sanding and a sterilization of the interior parts would round off my prep work.
The Dulpicolor for the carpet works okay. Any high wear areas near the rocker panels, pedals and anywhere your legs touch regularly will fade quickly. The key is to remove the front seats every once in a while and touch it up. The carpet may get crispy feeling because of the paint drying, but just brush your open hand over the carpets surface gently to soften it.
PICTURES:
Supra Interior Shots
I do not have any interior past the rear quarter window panels. I never ended up getting some mint pieces to spray. I would still like to get them. I do not have the floor board or bracket available at this time either.
What do I do about the hanging roof panel? I tried gluing it with 3M spray on glue, but it didn't last long. What do you recommend?
Interior Parts Ready For Install:
I have an 89+ drivers side door panel with the large speaker. My Supra is an 87. Will it fit properly?
I can't seem to get the handle back on the A-Pillar. Any tips?
I have the metal brackets on the rear quarter panels, but I am missing the rubber gaskets. Can I still install them?
What is this? I can't seem to figure out if even from the car.??
Extra Parts?!?!
Where do these rear seat brackets go? Didn't get a good look. Got dark. Called it a night.
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QUESTIONS:
#1 What I really need to know is what goes first? Don't forget, I only have the interior from the rear quarter window panel forward.
#2 I am not quite sure that I can install rear seats (not shown. Blue leather, decent condition) as I am not sure where the rear seat bracket is. Will this effect the installation of the interior?
#3 I seem to be running short on screws for the interior and I know there are a few sizes used. I have 8 1/2 and 10 5/8 screws. Anything else I'm missing?
#4 Can I install the rear quarter panel windows without the weather seal?
Is there a walkthrough on the forum or somewhere online that I can find a break down of what interior goes where and maybe some help specifically how to install the tricky panels (rear quarter window panel).
Thank you so much for your help,
Elie_Kaze
Let me start off with a quick introduction to the situation and an assessment of the products used. It's been nearly two years since I've taken my Supra out of the garage. It was a beautiful day today, so I figured I would take advantage while I could.
Unfortunately, the passenger window switch was temperamental and left the passenger window open for the two years it was stored. It collected some dust so I vacuumed and quickly wiped the interior before I took the shots.
I find that starting with Tan interior is a downside because it is a very light colour. When you scratch something, it shows and is very noticeable especially when the sun is shining. I recommend that if you want to paint your interior you start with a darker colour such as Blue or Grey. That way if a part scratches it will blend in easier.
The interior including the dash was sprayed with SEM Matte Black spray paint. The carpet was sprayed with Duplicolor Fabric Spray Paint.
SEM was pretty expensive compared to what I could have got Duplicolor for. I figured I would do it right the first time. You know what they say. "Buy once. Cry once." I was pretty surprised at how well it worked. It applied evenly and went on with very little preparation. Some light sanding and a sterilization of the interior parts would round off my prep work.
The Dulpicolor for the carpet works okay. Any high wear areas near the rocker panels, pedals and anywhere your legs touch regularly will fade quickly. The key is to remove the front seats every once in a while and touch it up. The carpet may get crispy feeling because of the paint drying, but just brush your open hand over the carpets surface gently to soften it.
PICTURES:
Supra Interior Shots
I do not have any interior past the rear quarter window panels. I never ended up getting some mint pieces to spray. I would still like to get them. I do not have the floor board or bracket available at this time either.
What do I do about the hanging roof panel? I tried gluing it with 3M spray on glue, but it didn't last long. What do you recommend?
Interior Parts Ready For Install:
I have an 89+ drivers side door panel with the large speaker. My Supra is an 87. Will it fit properly?
I can't seem to get the handle back on the A-Pillar. Any tips?
I have the metal brackets on the rear quarter panels, but I am missing the rubber gaskets. Can I still install them?
What is this? I can't seem to figure out if even from the car.??
Extra Parts?!?!
Where do these rear seat brackets go? Didn't get a good look. Got dark. Called it a night.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
QUESTIONS:
#1 What I really need to know is what goes first? Don't forget, I only have the interior from the rear quarter window panel forward.
#2 I am not quite sure that I can install rear seats (not shown. Blue leather, decent condition) as I am not sure where the rear seat bracket is. Will this effect the installation of the interior?
#3 I seem to be running short on screws for the interior and I know there are a few sizes used. I have 8 1/2 and 10 5/8 screws. Anything else I'm missing?
#4 Can I install the rear quarter panel windows without the weather seal?
Is there a walkthrough on the forum or somewhere online that I can find a break down of what interior goes where and maybe some help specifically how to install the tricky panels (rear quarter window panel).
Thank you so much for your help,
Elie_Kaze
