jpowers

I just ordered mine, fingers crossed.

Cmanis

Got mine yesterday too. A couple light scratches on the edges, but no big deal. I used silicone as mentioned on one of the posts. Wished I would have used something a little heavier because the fit is not perfect. I ended up using painters tape to hold them on while they dry. They look nice and tie in the other metal finishes like the door and glove box handles.

trapperdog

I got mine today. paint is sub-par so I will be repainting them. $35 delivered. Not sure how they will look attached.

Cmanis

Thanks again to Alpine003. I really like the gauge surrounds because it helps them stand out.

alpine003

^^^ thanks for the pics. Fitment seems pretty good from the pics. I'll probably wait til it gets a bit warmer so the silicone can dry easily. Nice Pedals too. Recently got some myself.

LI911

What paint will you be using? I saw someone mention this Testors lacquer...is this the best match? Thanks

alpine003

Not sure if Testors is UV resistant since its a hobby paint.

My personal fav is Duplicolor's Ultra Silver. It has one of the most metallic content out of the silvers appropriate for these types of applications.

Of course if you want less pop, regular silver Duplicolor paint would be ok too.

LI911

Thanks. Not to send this thread off topic but I'm also looking to paint a new non-smokers tray. Is duplicolor Ultra Silver a good match to Alumalook?

Thanks

alpine003

I don't think so. My reco was not intended to match factory alumalook.

LI911

Ok the Ultra Silver will provide more of a polished aluminum/chrome look for the rings. I was planning on giving it an alumalook type finish, but maybe you're right and the polished metal will look better.

alpine003

Sorry I wasn't clear. The ultra silver produces just the opposite of a polished look.

I found a web page that does a good job with some different silvers, including the Ultra Silver. Note on that site, it doesn't pop as much due to the lighting. In bright sunlight, more of the metallic flakes will sparkle more.

http://www.skypirate.net/rocketry/con_paint_03.htm

kgoertz

I've used the Testors Diamond dust on my shifter trim and last weekend I painted my ashtray-delete console piece as well. They both look great especially in the sunlight due to the metal flakes and they add a little more bling to my otherwise black interior. I did add a few coats of clearcoat to add some durability and I'm hoping they will stand up to the wear given the location.

I'm planning on painting my guage rings the same when they come in, followed by the trim around the radio. So far I've been very happy with the paint although it is pretty soft. I'll post pics after I've finished but it will take a few weeks.

GeorgeCo

Got mine this past weekend ($35). Much better than I was expecting, decent fit, and didn't even have to repaint.

alpine003

I would say if you like more of the shiny finish, it's good as is. Some people though prefers the more matte and less polished finish.

GeorgeCo, is that a shift light I spy? Any info? It looks well integrated.

pfbz

Looks like a Ecliptech sequential shift light... Been thinking about adding one of them to my C2. Easy to install, reasonably priced, and the seem to fit the 996 cockpit quite well.

$165.