Dual Pillar Pods
#1
Dual Pillar Pods
Got my autometer pods in today..now question..
my factory pillar is Gray..the pods are black...it looks goofy gray on black for that lil thing..people color match them for the truck..mines already back
What do i do..i dont wanna paint another color cuz then id have to paint everythin else in the truck to match...
Throw out some ideas
my factory pillar is Gray..the pods are black...it looks goofy gray on black for that lil thing..people color match them for the truck..mines already back
What do i do..i dont wanna paint another color cuz then id have to paint everythin else in the truck to match...
Throw out some ideas
#4
I think it looks fine as is but if you change it I would paint the pods to match the rest of the plastic.
I had a similar deal years ago. I went to a home paint store where they have the computer color matching and had them mix me up a quart. It worked great. This was on one of those extra cab window louvers on an f-150. I painted the exterior to match, but from the inside it was the black plastic showing.
They mixed me an enamel. I thiink they had an eggshell (low gloss) that they used. It held up very well and matched the interior real good. Nowadays they probably have interior sprays already matched for you.
I had a similar deal years ago. I went to a home paint store where they have the computer color matching and had them mix me up a quart. It worked great. This was on one of those extra cab window louvers on an f-150. I painted the exterior to match, but from the inside it was the black plastic showing.
They mixed me an enamel. I thiink they had an eggshell (low gloss) that they used. It held up very well and matched the interior real good. Nowadays they probably have interior sprays already matched for you.
#7
check this out
http://vinylpro.safeshopper.com/29/cat29.htm?543
i think this is what i was looking for but i have seen this (or another product) make pieces look like they came from the factory...maybe someone else will chime is and tell me if im right or wrong...and ill do some more research tonight.
http://vinylpro.safeshopper.com/29/cat29.htm?543
i think this is what i was looking for but i have seen this (or another product) make pieces look like they came from the factory...maybe someone else will chime is and tell me if im right or wrong...and ill do some more research tonight.
#9
I used VHT plastic paint to paint mine a contrasting gray color that is the same as my overhead console trim. The VHT plastic paint is EXCELLENT and adheres and covers well. You may be able to find that exact shade of gray if you look. The paint is a bit hard to get ahold of, but worth the time.
This is what mine looks like.
If I did it over again, I might match it instead -- but it's not bad when you're inside since it's the same gray as the OHC and whatnot.
This is what mine looks like.
If I did it over again, I might match it instead -- but it's not bad when you're inside since it's the same gray as the OHC and whatnot.
#11
well personally the black looks like *** on the grey thats me really tacky... i walked into the PPG store got interor paint color matched to my interor(took out my ash tray and had them match it) went home painted it... to me this looks way better just like its factory....
min the temp raises a little up here in these northern states i am painting those stupid push pins
min the temp raises a little up here in these northern states i am painting those stupid push pins
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#13
Originally Posted by Redneckstone
i walked into the PPG store got interor paint color matched to my interor(took out my ash tray and had them match it) went home painted it... to me this looks way better just like its factory....
PPG?
thanks for the input..i got some ideas goin through my head right now..so im gunna play around with it today at work..
#14
i'd TOTALLY paint it. just like cody and eric suggested, use some SEM vinyl and fabric coating, or a rattle can from ford. SEM has a reallllly close match to that factory gray.
i feel like part of the idea behind pillar pod mounts is that they look pretty factory, especially if theyre color matched. i just got a single pillar pod for my fuel pressure gauge. my interior is all black, and the pod came in black, and i STILL painted it with SEM v&f spray, as i wanted it to match EXACTLY.
i think painting it is the difference between having it look like you just threw it in the truck, and having it look like a real factory-style installation that flows with your interior. don't skimp... PAINT IT!!
i feel like part of the idea behind pillar pod mounts is that they look pretty factory, especially if theyre color matched. i just got a single pillar pod for my fuel pressure gauge. my interior is all black, and the pod came in black, and i STILL painted it with SEM v&f spray, as i wanted it to match EXACTLY.
i think painting it is the difference between having it look like you just threw it in the truck, and having it look like a real factory-style installation that flows with your interior. don't skimp... PAINT IT!!
#17
Originally Posted by graniteguy
do they make a one that hols three guages?
#18
Originally Posted by KARPE
you should get a "Hot Chickometer" that way if one pull sup next to you, and you are busy singing Journey into your steering wheel it'll let you know.
thats funny..i got my PSI gauge and im workin on somethin for the lower one not a gauge but somethin else..will post pics..tomorrow is gunna be a long day
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