I am getting my side mirrors painted all gloss black to get rid of the flat plastic look, same with the back bumper grille inserts and when i get the SS/TC top grille that will be painted gloss black too. My trim pieces inside my car were done by me with a spray can and i am getting those re-done too but with real car paint and clear. i am getting this all done for $50 so its not a bad deal on my part. i just would like some opinions on what you all will think of it. When i get my stuff back i will install and take pics for you all.

 

I was looking at mine the other day. I am interested in doing this. Let me know how it turns out.

 

here are some pics of the final product. sorry about the bad cell phone pics.

 

were the mirros sanded smooth?

 

yes they were sanded, primered, sanded, primered, sanded then painted. lol

 

clearer/father away shots please?

 

looks nice

 

i will get some when i have the rebel handy. im not at home

 

what grit sand paper did you use I Would love to do the same to my black bolt mirrors to get rid of the dull black.

 

woah surprised how good the mirrors turned out.. post a better pic up asap.

 

Hmm Sorta like the mirrors.. did you paint the grill? thats is what i wanna see post some pics if you did the grill. Looks Good.

What screen do you have? im looking into getting one sometime soon.

 

AVIC D3. no the grille is not painted. and used 320 sandpaper after the primer by hand till perfectly smooth. (PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT THE MIRRORS WITH RATTLE CAN)

 

Why do you suggest not to attempt this with a rattle can? Also how did you get the interior piece where the climate controls black?

 

i cant believe people actually go near their car with rattle cans and think its with good intent.... ::shakes head::
OP - mirrors and interior paint came out nice

 

Holy thread revival Batman.

 

i saw the new guy did it so at that point i just said screw it and added to it lol

 

The interior pieces would be fine to do with a rattle can..but certainly not exterior pieces. The trim pieces just pull off..theres a how to somewhere involving this process. Ill try to find it...

EDIT: found the how to...its like half way down on this page:

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show...ht=trim&page=2

 

I wasnt talking bout the trim pieces.



Now that im more awake then before im guessing that some cobalts just came with a darker interior.

 

Correct..the darker climate control and radio came on some cobalts but mainly on pontiac G5s..you can get them on ebay for pretty cheap and just swap them out

 

Thanks thats what I wanted to know. I just have never seen a cobalt in person with the black piece there.