Anyone else considering painting or covering the silver dash panels? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jimbo · 04-08-2012, 02:11 AM

The one critique I have of the BRZ is the silver colored dash panels. And I guess to a smaller extent the silver colored trim around the shifter. I really wish these were black.

So, I'll probably investigate how best to paint or cover these parts. I hope these are easy to remove.

Anyone else feel the same way?

-Jim

viper_driver · 04-08-2012, 02:24 AM

Have you seen one in person or just in photos? Seems like people have different perceptions based on that.

Just curious, none of the reviews I've read thought the interior silver was bad.

WingsofWar · 04-08-2012, 03:08 AM

i wasn't to thrilled with the silver plastic parts in the BRZ. but honestly when i was actually sitting in it...for some reason the silver never registered in my head. AKA didn't bother me at all unlike what photos do.

from what i remember they are easy to remove, so;
1, you could swap for the FRS textured black panels as an option.
2. cover them in any materials you wish. ie vinyl, prints, patterned fabrics.

id strongly advice not painting interior pieces, unless you are comfortable and accustom to doing it.

Sport-Tech · 04-08-2012, 03:16 AM

Steps to fix this issue:

1. Buy FR-S. Problem solved.

uspspro · 04-08-2012, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scion FR-S

Steps to fix this issue:

1. Buy FR-S. Problem solved.

But then he'd have to replace the "catfish" bumper and overly chromed headlights..

Sport-Tech · 04-08-2012, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uspspro

But then he'd have to replace the "catfish" bumper and overly chromed headlights..

At least he wouldn't have to deal with the huge oral dam in the BRZ's mouth, or its ugly LED eyebrows...

Jimbo · 04-08-2012, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scion FR-S

Steps to fix this issue:

1. Buy FR-S. Problem solved.

But then I don't have...

Alcantara
Push button start
HIDs

...and numerous other things I do want.

-J

Sport-Tech · 04-08-2012, 04:26 AM

Just having a bit of fun here, not trying to rehash very well-covered ground...

WhiteGDB · 04-08-2012, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scion FR-S

At least he wouldn't have to deal with the huge oral dam in the BRZ's mouth, or its ugly LED eyebrows...

First I've seen of anyone not liking this feature.

ashtray · 04-08-2012, 04:34 AM

Plasti-dip? Comes in a spray can form as well. If you don't like it, you can just peel it right off with your hands. It's a tempting cheap, easy, reversable way to change the silver if you don't like it. I'll wait and see. In the pics, the entire piece looks bland. Not sure if a color change would help it or not.

Sasquachulator · 04-08-2012, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo

But then I don't have...

Alcantara
Push button start
HIDs

...and numerous other things I do want.

-J

But you'll have around 3-4000 extra dollars in your pocket

FLHC · 04-08-2012, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scion FR-S

Steps to fix this issue:

1. Buy FR-S. Problem solved.

and then he'd have to cover up that horrible scion badge...

Jimbo · 04-08-2012, 04:41 AM

If the parts aren't too expensive, I would just order a new set and paint them. And keep the original silver ones for any future buyers that want everything original.

Jimbo · 04-08-2012, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sasquachulator

But you'll have around 3-4000 extra dollars in your pocket

Well, it would certainly be a lot less costly to buy the FR-S dash panels to add to my BRZ as opposed to buying all the BRZ items to add to a FR-S.

Although I must admit I do like the FR-S front end better.

But it's cool. I don't mind spending for things I want.

-J

04-08-2012, 02:11 AM	#1
Jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 92 NSX, 08 Accord Location: Southampton, PA Posts: 159 Thanks: 1 Thanked 36 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone else considering painting or covering the silver dash panels? The one critique I have of the BRZ is the silver colored dash panels. And I guess to a smaller extent the silver colored trim around the shifter. I really wish these were black. So, I'll probably investigate how best to paint or cover these parts. I hope these are easy to remove. Anyone else feel the same way? -Jim __________________ 1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330 2005 Lotus Elise - (sold but reincarnated by BRZ) 2008 Honda Accord Cpe, Blk/Blk,V6,6 spd, Nav (sold) 2013 Subaru BRZ, Limited, 6 spd Auto, WR Blue

04-08-2012, 03:08 AM	#3
WingsofWar MODERATOR-SAMA Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Swagtron Scooter Location: Seattle Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 345 Thanked 1,561 Times in 524 Posts Mentioned: 81 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i wasn't to thrilled with the silver plastic parts in the BRZ. but honestly when i was actually sitting in it...for some reason the silver never registered in my head. AKA didn't bother me at all unlike what photos do. from what i remember they are easy to remove, so; 1, you could swap for the FRS textured black panels as an option. 2. cover them in any materials you wish. ie vinyl, prints, patterned fabrics. id strongly advice not painting interior pieces, unless you are comfortable and accustom to doing it. __________________

04-08-2012, 04:41 AM	#13
Jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 92 NSX, 08 Accord Location: Southampton, PA Posts: 159 Thanks: 1 Thanked 36 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If the parts aren't too expensive, I would just order a new set and paint them. And keep the original silver ones for any future buyers that want everything original. __________________ 1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330 2005 Lotus Elise - (sold but reincarnated by BRZ) 2008 Honda Accord Cpe, Blk/Blk,V6,6 spd, Nav (sold) 2013 Subaru BRZ, Limited, 6 spd Auto, WR Blue

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04-08-2012, 02:24 AM	#2
viper_driver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 BRZ ordered! Location: KC Posts: 131 Thanks: 13 Thanked 28 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Have you seen one in person or just in photos? Seems like people have different perceptions based on that. Just curious, none of the reviews I've read thought the interior silver was bad.

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Sport-Tech Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Drives: TBD Location: Toronto Posts: 2,583 Thanks: 665 Thanked 685 Times in 386 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Steps to fix this issue: 1. Buy FR-S. Problem solved.

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04-08-2012, 04:34 AM	#10
ashtray As Seen On The Internet Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2003 WRX, 2013 BRZ, 442 Location: SoCal Posts: 852 Thanks: 23 Thanked 251 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Plasti-dip? Comes in a spray can form as well. If you don't like it, you can just peel it right off with your hands. It's a tempting cheap, easy, reversable way to change the silver if you don't like it. I'll wait and see. In the pics, the entire piece looks bland. Not sure if a color change would help it or not.

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