Phase one of Interior Complete: Suede

Sleeper in Seattle · 02-22-2008, 08:25 PM

So, I have a dream......

An Aspen White STi with a more upscale interior.

Here's results of Phase one:

Phase 2 pics are up!!!!! Horrible camera quality though....
Suede pillars:

Rear:

Front:

Roof liner:

Before installation:

Another pic:

Installed:

And finally........

The rear deck:

Stay tuned for next week's phase 2......

**WESTI** · 02-22-2008, 08:27 PM

now u just gotta make all of the handles, lights, buttons, etc black but it looks great so far!

Sleeper in Seattle · 02-22-2008, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WESTI

now u just gotta make all of the handles, lights, buttons, etc black but it looks great so far!

Yep!

I just have to figure out what to do....

I was thinking, I could suede the handles and visors, but I'm not sure how to do the rest?????

***sti-liger*** · 02-22-2008, 08:31 PM

looks great but i too have just acquired a suede addiction stuff is awesome

good luck

**WESTI** · 02-22-2008, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleeper in Seattle

Yep!

I just have to figure out what to do....

I was thinking, I could suede the handles and visors, but I'm not sure how to do the rest?????

black paint ftw?

VROOM293 · 02-22-2008, 08:34 PM

Good work.

williaty · 02-22-2008, 09:03 PM

How did you learn how to do this?

Sleeper in Seattle · 02-22-2008, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VROOM293

Good work.

Unfortunately, I can not take credit- but my wallet can!

I watched the guys do it, and it's very similar to applying window tint sound deadening.

1. Cut to rough size.
2. Test fit and smooth out.
3. Figure out which end to start glueing.
4. Apply glue and smooth as you go.
5. Wrap excess around to back side and glue.
6. Let it dry.
7. Cut out slits for visor, lights, and clips and glue extra to the backside

And I think that was about all!

***halfelite*** · 02-22-2008, 10:56 PM

Looks nice. Wonder how long before someone relizes they can draw and write things in it.

**tyler_sti** · 02-22-2008, 11:04 PM

Looks awsome! Maybe you could dye the plastic handels somehow?

howboutthemapplz · 02-22-2008, 11:32 PM

they sell a real good rattle can paint called fusion at walmart. autozone, etc.

works great on unprimed plastics. i would recommend it... just read the instructions.

goes something like this,

clean
paint
paint
paint
paint
let dry for a few days, install.

real easy stuff.. looks nice, GL

**tyler_sti** · 02-22-2008, 11:39 PM

^Only problem with the plasticote type pant, is that it's not very flexable. So actuall usage of the handels will result in stretch marks and tears.

amg destroyer · 02-24-2008, 04:23 PM

^Good point. Maybe some sort of dye or something would work instead...

Either way, it looks awesome. This was phase one...what are the other ones?

RFFG · 02-24-2008, 04:25 PM

That looks awesome!!!

Nice work

***Draco-REX*** · 02-24-2008, 05:24 PM

I think the fusion paint is a Dye type paint. If not, there is such a rattle-can paint out there. It's actually a plastic dye. It's out there, just gotta find it. But that should solve your problem with the handles.

02-22-2008, 08:25 PM	#1
Sleeper in Seattle STI Driver Car: Aspen White 06 STI Location: Seattle Posts: 290 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Phase one of Interior Complete: Suede So, I have a dream...... An Aspen White STi with a more upscale interior. Here's results of Phase one: Phase 2 pics are up!!!!! Horrible camera quality though.... Suede pillars: Rear: Front: Roof liner: Before installation: Another pic: Installed: And finally........ The rear deck: Stay tuned for next week's phase 2...... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Sleeper in Seattle : 02-25-2008 at 05:57 PM. Reason: Phase 2 Pics are up!!!!!!!

02-22-2008, 08:27 PM	#2
WESTI Mod Pro Tempore for Premium Members Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: HKS CARBON TI Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 5,610 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: Phase one of Interior Complete: Suede now u just gotta make all of the handles, lights, buttons, etc black but it looks great so far!

02-22-2008, 08:31 PM	#4
*sti-liger* this space for rent Car: 04 psm sti Fav Mod: custom 03 seats Location: california Posts: 742 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Phase one of Interior Complete: Suede looks great but i too have just acquired a suede addiction stuff is awesomegood luck

02-22-2008, 08:34 PM	#6
VROOM293 Silver Member Car: 07-STi Posts: 389 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Phase one of Interior Complete: Suede Good work.

02-22-2008, 09:03 PM	#7
williaty STI Driver Car: RBP 05 2.5RS Wagon Fav Mod: Group N Lateral Link Bushings Location: Powell, OH Posts: 251 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Phase one of Interior Complete: Suede How did you learn how to do this?

02-22-2008, 10:56 PM	#9
*halfelite* Platinum Member Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 960 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Phase one of Interior Complete: Suede Looks nice. Wonder how long before someone relizes they can draw and write things in it.

02-22-2008, 11:04 PM	#10
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: carbing subframe, driving experience:) Location: los angeles Posts: 3,481 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Phase one of Interior Complete: Suede Looks awsome! Maybe you could dye the plastic handels somehow?

02-22-2008, 11:32 PM	#11
howboutthemapplz Spec C Club Car: 05 OBP STi, 97Sentra Fav Mod: CAR LIFT & Protune! Location: Ohio Posts: 1,269 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Phase one of Interior Complete: Suede they sell a real good rattle can paint called fusion at walmart. autozone, etc. works great on unprimed plastics. i would recommend it... just read the instructions. goes something like this, clean paint paint paint paint let dry for a few days, install. real easy stuff.. looks nice, GL

02-22-2008, 11:39 PM	#12
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: carbing subframe, driving experience:) Location: los angeles Posts: 3,481 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: Phase one of Interior Complete: Suede ^Only problem with the plasticote type pant, is that it's not very flexable. So actuall usage of the handels will result in stretch marks and tears.

02-24-2008, 04:23 PM	#13
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,077 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Phase one of Interior Complete: Suede ^Good point. Maybe some sort of dye or something would work instead... Either way, it looks awesome. This was phase one...what are the other ones?

02-24-2008, 04:25 PM	#14
RFFG Spec C Club Car: 1998 Impreza GF8 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 2,389 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Phase one of Interior Complete: Suede That looks awesome!!! Nice work

02-24-2008, 05:24 PM	#15
*Draco-REX* Black Dragon STI Car: 07 OBP STi 03WRB WRX Fav Mod: My whole suspension Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,531 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Phase one of Interior Complete: Suede I think the fusion paint is a Dye type paint. If not, there is such a rattle-can paint out there. It's actually a plastic dye. It's out there, just gotta find it. But that should solve your problem with the handles. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.