Phase 1 - Woodgrain Removal

After about a week I have finally removed all the woodgrain. This started off easy but didnt end up that way. I still have some adhesive to remove and hope to have that done before end of the week.

Gonna start paint/dye process end of this week early next week. Here are some pics.


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I like it better without the woodgrain. It's alot of work but so far it looks great! I'm in the process of blacking out my interior too. I took out all the lower dash panels(glovebox...) and my center bezel, center console... and painted them. I still need to do the door panels, but so far so good. The only PITA is the passenger side end cap because it doesn't come out. Good Luck!

Yeah I will be doing the same. Dyeing on the beige lower panels, glovebox and piece under steering column. And I will be painting center console bezel, steering wheel insert, overhead console, and gear shifter console.

Looking good.

Looks much cleaner without all that wood grain!!

I'm working on blacking out most of mine too.. I've already switched out the lower dash panels and the pillar pcs with ones from an 08 charger that were already black. I still got to paint that one lower piece of the dash that don't come out though..

Looks much cleaner without all that wood grain!!

I'm working on blacking out most of mine too.. I've already switched out the lower dash panels and the pillar pcs with ones from an 08 charger that were already black. I still got to paint that one lower piece of the dash that don't come out though..


Yeah it does but I see why I put the woodgrain in. The stock interior is just blah blah blah. Gonna be good when I paint and dye it and have ti done.

Looks much cleaner without all that wood grain!!

I'm working on blacking out most of mine too.. I've already switched out the lower dash panels and the pillar pcs with ones from an 08 charger that were already black. I still got to paint that one lower piece of the dash that don't come out though..

Yeah thats the reason I picked my 08 Charger over the rest ALL BLACK INTERIOR PANLES!!! I hate that nasty beige crap. I want to do my headliner and pillars in black cause Dodge just had to keep some of their wonderful beige junk in there lol

Looking good. Can't wait for the finished work.

Yeah thats the reason I picked my 08 Charger over the rest ALL BLACK INTERIOR PANLES!!! I hate that nasty beige crap. I want to do my headliner and pillars in black cause Dodge just had to keep some of their wonderful beige junk in there lol

that's how the Bee was. ALL black except for the trunk. That was an easy fix though:)

Have to wait and see how this comes out; but I kinda liked the woodgrain. It was pretty "classy"!!!

Have to wait and see how this comes out; but I kinda liked the woodgrain. It was pretty "classy"!!!


I did too but its time for a change. I had it for 4 years, it was the first mod I did to the Charger because I absolutely hate the stock interior.

looking good so far bro... =o)
I love the new look

looking good so far bro... =o)
I love the new look


Thanks Bull!!!!!!!!!!!

Just received shipping notification that my new leather seats (wraps) will be here Thursday!!!:999:

Just received shipping notification that my new leather seats (wraps) will be here Thursday!!!:999:

Sweet!!! Can't wait to check them out! :smileup:

Well, seats will arrive tomorrow ahead of schedule, thanks UPS!!!

Let me say the quality of these are great and spot on. Very happy with this purchase. Black leather with black stitching.

Pretty heavy box for some seat covers-22 pounds

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All black...YES

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My headrest monitors. They are a close match but not spot on, you cant tell unless you are in inspecting them. See give off grayish hue but that is because of the camera flash.

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Once again very happy with purchase and cant wait to get them installed. No more dark slate/beige seat WOOHOO!!!

Those look killer!! I can't wait to see them installed. I may have to get me a set. I've been thinking of switching to black seats myself..

Those look killer!! I can't wait to see them installed. I may have to get me a set. I've been thinking of switching to black seats myself..


Definitely check out this company. The price was great, the turnaround time was awesome and these covers are well built.

Wow! Those look sweet! Can't wait to see them installed. Congrats!

Wow! Those look sweet! Can't wait to see them installed. Congrats!


Thanks, gonna get some emblems sewn in when I get them installed. Should be great though.

Never been a big fan of woodgrain, looking good man:smileup:

Never been a big fan of woodgrain, looking good man:smileup:


Yeah alot of people arent. Definitely was time for a change.

Where did you get those at?

Where did you get those at?


www.leatherseats.com

So do you take the factory covers off to put these on or do they go over the factory material??

So do you take the factory covers off to put these on or do they go over the factory material??


Yep take the factory covers off.

Cool deal...So basically you'll have a brand new seat..Sweet!

So what ya gonna do with your stock covers?

Cool deal...So basically you'll have a brand new seat..Sweet!

So what ya gonna do with your stock covers?


Yep brand new set. Im gonna sell my current covers.

I got ya...Help recoup some of the new ones..

Oh yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice. Thanks for sharing the web site. I'm definately going to keep that one.

Nice. Thanks for sharing the web site. I'm definately going to keep that one.


No problem. They have great prices!

Just ordered SEM Soap, SEM Plastic/vinyl prep, and 2 cans of Landau Black aerosol spray. The landau black is a dead on match to the dark slate of interior. Should receive all materials late next week. I am going to start on the lower panels then move updward. Wish me luck. I bought all the products from:

http://www.vinylprosem.com/store/2175592/?sitecookie=5881d8ebf1cbec9b1ed455616cf4074c

Good deal!! I've got to get me some coming too.. I've already swapped all the panels I can from an 08 charger, to get the dark slate pieces, now I just need some paint.

Good deal!! I've got to get me some coming too.. I've already swapped all the panels I can from an 08 charger, to get the dark slate pieces, now I just need some paint.

What all were you able to change out? A buddy of mine on the Charger Z was able to swap out everything. He definitely searched high and low.

The lower dash pieces, expect the end by the glove box, that has to be painted. Also the lower pillar pieces and the 4 pieces that run along the doors. Basically I got to paint my door panels and the end of the dash and the pieces in the back and I'm good to go. Not sure if I'm gonna do the door panels or not.. Can't decide if I want to black everything, since that means changing the seats...

Lots of decisions to make I know the feeling

Yep, always something...lol

Got my paint/dye supplies today. I just ordered them Friday and they are at my doorstep today! Will start with the passenger side lower panels Wednesday morning. Wish me luck!

Good luck homie!! I need to get my stuff ordered!!

Thanks man. Hopefully this will give anyone on the fence a boost to do theirs if they want to.

I'm probably gonna be following your lead on this one.. .What are you planning on using for a clear...I've read that sem makes a satin, semi and gloss...

Not for sure yet. Wanna see how it turns out first. If I use a clear coat it is Gonna be satin.

Very impressive looking leather seat covers Keon; gonna be GREAT when you get everything done! Looking forward to pictures!

Very impressive looking leather seat covers Keon; gonna be GREAT when you get everything done! Looking forward to pictures!


Thanks Jim!:smileup::smileup:

Got some stuff started today. I only did a couple pieces on the passenger side and they came out great. They have 3 coats of paint on them. I painted them on my front porch while the sun was beaming. I will do the remainder of the car friday. The panels in the rear I will need to remove the seats to get to those out. I didnt have my mind prep today to do that.

Well here are the pics, one before pic and the rest are after.

Those look awesome man!! I got to get it in gear and get me an order coming!! :smileup:

Those look awesome man!! I got to get it in gear and get me an order coming!! :smileup:


Yeah you do man. This stuff goes on so easy. Just follow the directions and thats it. This stuff isn't runny at all. You spray it on and it sticks. I put on 3 coats and I sprayed on uneven and I cant even tell. It just goes on solid and sticks. I highly recommend SEM.

Good deal! Definitely on my to do list....lol

Alright.... I couldn't just watch anymore..lol Just placed my order!! :smileup:

That's great man. Can't wait to see it!!

I ordered the same thing you did but I added a can of the low luster clear..figured I'd give it a try before ordering a couple of cans.

I may pick up some low luster clear also. I Just see someone constantly scraping the panels up. You stuff should be to you Friday no later than Saturday. They ship fast and located out of Atlanta.

It would be sweet if it shows up tomorrow..the wife is not gonna be home tomorrow night, so let the painting begin...lol

I only got the one can of the low luster, I debated between it and the satin gloss, but I was afraid it would still be to shiney..

Stopped by my paint shop today and they are a SEM dealer so I was able to pick up the low luster clear.

Good deal!! You'll have to let me know what ya think..

Of course, I am gonna wait to clear all pieces at one time.

I can't wait to get started now...lol

Yeah I am enjoying this project. Its kind of cool to see the pieces getting done and the interior getting a whole new look. I was kind of anxious because the weather sucks so I painted in my house...bad idea. Fumes are annoying ha ha.

lol...yeah the wife would kill me if I tried that...

Yeah I snook it in before my girlfriend gets home. I placed it outside now, just wanted the first coat or so to dry quickly.

If you were closer I'd say come on over and we'll get to work, I got a garage to play in....it's got ac but no heat...Can't believe this 30 degree weather we're havin..

Its in the 40's here and it rained bad this morning.

Same weather here i should be outside cleaning the saturday's show. Have you pulled the door panels to paint yet?

Same weather here i should be outside cleaning the saturday's show. Have you pulled the door panels to paint yet?


Gonna do those last. I am gonna have to prep those so I dont spray on the dark slate thats on top of the door panels. I didnt realize I had to take out rear seats to get rear panels out. I also have to disconnect the front and rear seatbelts, but it shouldnt be a huge issue.

I've seen one person that painted his and took the panels apart. They come apart into three peices but then you have to epoxy them back together. I'm thinking about doing mine this month but i'm not sure about that part. And i don't want to copy your work either.

I wouldnt take them apart, no way no how. I have been painting mine on my front porch and they have came out great.

I have a shop to paint in so that helps. After this weekends show i might start on my door panels.

I have a shop to paint in so that helps. After this weekends show i might start on my door panels.


Thats awesome. Definitely take some pics when you start.

Alright got some more work done...

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Ran into a couple of issues. The panel that houses the front seat belts, I have no idea how to get those off so I may just wrap those with black seude of neffy wrap. The 2nd thing is part of the glove box (not really part of it) but the farthest right corner is part of the dash not the glove box. I am more than likely going to have to tape off the area around it and paint from within the car. that will be the last thing I do.

You are correct about the end of the dash...you have to paint it in spot. It's the only part of my dash that's not dark slate yet, since I got the charger panels in mine. It will be my first or second thing I paint..

It's looking good man!!

You are correct about the end of the dash...you have to paint it in spot. It's the only part of my dash that's not dark slate yet, since I got the charger panels in mine. It will be my first or second thing I paint..

It's looking good man!!


Thanks. Should have everything back in place Tuesday.

i am removing all my graphite and adding wood grain.. but yours does look great..

I miss my woodgrain ha ha. It was just time for a change. I had the wood on for 4 years and it was great. Then for some odd reason I wanted to black it all out haha.

Got my paint today, so maybe I'll get to start this weekend!!

Got my paint today, so maybe I'll get to start this weekend!!


Cool, let me know if you have any questions. What all did you buy?

Exact same order as you, just added a can of the low luster.. Now got to figure out how to use it all..lol Did you use any adhesion premotor??

I didnt use any but probably should have. This stuff sticks pretty good, I have been putting on coats out in the cold and its coming out pretty good. Just wish I had a warm spot to paint. Putting final touches on the last pieces!!

Maybe I'll try some on a small piece... I want this stuff to stick..lol

Yeah it will, definitely wont hurt to have the promoter. I honestly thought the vinyl prep was the promoter. Its been working great so far. I will post of pics of all the pieces painted tonight.

Just an update"

I will be spraying the panels with the low luster clear coat tomorrow. Not for sure how many coats yet, but as many as 2 and not more than 4. One of the panels I need to repaint but will do that Tuesday and everything should be back in the car by Wednesday.

I still have the passenger side dash (glovebox) to paint but since it is attached to the dash I will spray paint that in the car. I will probably start that late next week or the following week. The front seatbelt panels I have to get a price to wrap them in seude. If the price is too high I will also paint those within the car and those should be done the week of the 21st.

I still have to clean the dash where the adhesive from the woodgrain was. I will start this before I install any of the panels to make sure every looks good. Will have pics tomorrow after clear coat.

Sounds like your on track! I didn't get much time today to mess with mine, but I did get time to do a test piece. It looks great!! I hadn't cleared it yet but I will tomorrow, if it continues to look this good I'm gonna get busy!!!

Sounds like your on track! I didn't get much time today to mess with mine, but I did get time to do a test piece. It looks great!! I hadn't cleared it yet but I will tomorrow, if it continues to look this good I'm gonna get busy!!!


I told you!!!!! Cant wait to see it.:smileup:

Yes sir ya did and thanks for telling me!! :smileup: I need to take some pics..lol

Yes sir ya did and thanks for telling me!! :smileup: I need to take some pics..lol


Yes you do...pics pics pics

Well just put first coat of clear on the panels. Everything looks good so far, I have to repaint the glovebox over, some white flakes or something fell in between paint and the clear.

Looks like 3 coats should be enough.

Here are the instructions if anyone wants to give it a go:

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Ran into a couple of issues. The panel that houses the front seat belts, I have no idea how to get those off so I may just wrap those with black seude of neffy wrap. The 2nd thing is part of the glove box (not really part of it) but the farthest right corner is part of the dash not the glove box. I am more than likely going to have to tape off the area around it and paint from within the car. that will be the last thing I do.

Which part are you haveing trouble taking off? The top piece or the bottom?

Which part are you haveing trouble taking off? The top piece or the bottom?


The panels that house the seatbelts for the driver and passenger. just behind front doors.

Which part are you haveing trouble taking off? The top piece or the bottom?


bottom half, but I am just gonna paint them in in place.

I was looking at it yesterday and think i know how to get that off. I'll work on it some afterwork tomorrow and post up some pics if you want to try pulling it off.

That would be great. let me know what you come up with. I removed the bottom screws but that didnt do too much. Did you do any other painting today?

Nothing today. I played soccer with my son and now don't feel like going out to the shop.

That would be great. let me know what you come up with. I removed the bottom screws but that didnt do too much. Did you do any other painting today?

Did you see the two screw's at the top? I think after pulling all four screws it will pull out like the other panels.

I understand that. Tomorrow gonna be a busy day for me, doing some repaint, clear coat, and installing tomorrow. Plus I need to clean out my car inside and out.

Did you see the two screw's at the top? I think after pulling all four screws it will pull out like the other panels.


Nah didnt notice them.

Just went out and messed with the panel. I think it will just pop off after the four screws are out. The top two are behind the belt.

Just went out and messed with the panel. I think it will just pop off after the four screws are out. The top two are behind the belt.

You are correct sir...You'll have to pry just a little, it wraps around and fits into place, but it's just the 4 screws holding it..

Cool I will check it out tomorrow

Got some more pieces out today. Thanks to Baja73 on the tip for removing the front seatbelt panels. Here are the pics I took coming straight out of the car.

That's gonna look badass man. How much have you invested in materials for this? I want to do this but am just worried about how durable it is.

That's gonna look badass man. How much have you invested in materials for this? I want to do this but am just worried about how durable it is.


About $70 in so far. Its looking great, most parts should be pretty durable but the foot panels are gonna take a beating...really nothing you can do about that.

Looking good! I'm about half way there too. Can't wait to see your finished pics.

Looking good! I'm about half way there too. Can't wait to see your finished pics.


Thats great. I should have installed pics in the next few days.

More pics, painted and all will be installed tomorrow!:kap:

Looks sweet. I can't wait to see it done.

Yeah I am gonna let it sit inside the house overnight and install in the morning. I cant wait.

Looking good man!! I've been trying to get a piece done every day, it's slow but at least I'm getting there..lol If your gonna paint that ashtray and the surround be careful, I found out the hardway it has a rubberized coating on it..

Looking good man!! I've been trying to get a piece done every day, it's slow but at least I'm getting there..lol If your gonna paint that ashtray and the surround be careful, I found out the hardway it has a rubberized coating on it..


Yeah actually the piece of the dash I was having issues with I was able to sand it down and clean it up to where the adhesive is unnoticable. The ashtray, well lets just say I am gonna have to buy a new one ha ha. Not because of the paint but simply because of the woodgrain adhesive that was on there.

Can you save the side pieces of the ashtray?? The astray door is a cover that just pops off and I think I have an extra door laying around. I might have the whole thing, not sure. I'll look tonight and see what I have though.

Yes please check for me. Yeah I can save the sides!!!

Ok, no problem.. I'll be out in the shop tonight so I'll take a look, pretty sure I got on for ya..

16 pieces painted and was it fun hell yea!!! Install tomorrow moring. 3 coats of color and 3 coats of low luster clear coat

Dang, I'm 5 pieces in, but I had a head start on ya...lol I looked for the ashtray door and the only on I got is out of a 300, has the chrome strip in it and I can't find the freakin chrome strip... Sorry bro..

No worries its all good. I will figure something out. I plan on hitting up a few junkyards over the next few weeks.

How many cans of paint have you used so far? It's looking good i'll be waiting on those installed pics. Now are you going to do the door panels too?

I have only used 3 cans so far. Yep starting door panels next Tuesday and Im going to begin with the rear. FOr those I am going to use the adhesion promoter and use alot of coats of paint and clear for those, since they will be getting a lot of wear.

Just finished the install. I love how everything looks.

A few more pics.........

Looking good man!!! That freakin end piece of the dash...lol I still got to paint that part too. I

Yeah i think im gonna get the brush paint and use that. I dont want spray it.

Didn't know they even had a brush type.. I think I'll stick to spray, just gonna have to type everything off real good..

Yeah they have both. I may test the spray but if it feels like its going everywhere I will dial it back and use brush paint.

I can't get over how much stuff you can paint with one can. I've done 5 things so far and one is pretty good size, and I'm only through half a can.

Those seat belt panels eat paint.....It takes alot of paint to cover those. But yea these cans cover alot. I have only used 3 cans for all the stuff I just completed.

My seat belt panels are already black but the 2 big pieces in the back of my mag is gonna be the real killer, they are huge..lol

Thats right.....yeah I was looking at a Magnum last night and yes those rear pieces are huge!!!!!!!!

Rear door panels are out. Waiting for some supplies to arrive today.

I feel ya, been waiting on supplies since last friday..lol

Yeah the sand free and triple xxx adhesion promoter just arrived! I am tired as hell now. I will probably wash panels tonight and start painting tomorrow morning before the pollen starts falling.

I hadn't tried the sand free...but I've got one of their promoter's one order, hopefully it will arrive today. Then it's on to the panels..

Are you going to do the headliner and the piller post pieces? I think I'm gonna leave mine or just go to a darker gray..

I hadn't tried the sand free...but I've got one of their promoter's one order, hopefully it will arrive today. Then it's on to the panels..

Are you going to do the headliner and the piller post pieces? I think I'm gonna leave mine or just go to a darker gray..


Im going to do all seude (black) on the headliner and pillars. It will be done right before Gatty or immediately after. I just wanted to do the paint work myself. The headliner with pillars gonna run me around $600

I got ya... I'm just afraid it will be to dark if I do the headliner in mine along with everything else, plus I got enough to do without messing with it...lol

Yeah its definitely dark now. thats why I need some LED's as running lights especially at nigh.

Just quoted $500 to install my leather covers...I think I will just dive head first and try to do them myself. I was looking at around $250-$300 for install. Just sucks...kinda bombed right now.

Yeah but if you can get it done, that will pay for your headliner... Plus if you don't do anything but get your old covers off it will probably save ya a few bucks, but I think you can handle it.

Yeah gonna start after door panels...next week. Start with the rear and go from there. Awwwwwwwwwww, was looking at doing those but no time like the present.

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6 coats...isnt she pretty. I would clear it in a few days!!!!

Those look freakin perfect!!! I gotta get busy..lol

Were you able to get down in the pocket good??

Yeah I got in the pocket fairly easy. I will probably in the next few days get in their better just in case.

Oh yeah the top half isnt painted and its pretty much a dead on match.

Yeah the end of my dash blends nicely, and the pieces I did in the rear go right beside some oem black pieces and you really can't tell a difference. Can't wait to get my panels done..then the seats...lol

By far the door panels are the best improvement so far. I used the xxx adhesive promoter on those. 12 coats for both panels and still have a little bit of paint left in one can!

I got my stuff in yesterday, I got the other plastic promoter they had..it said you could use either one so should be good to go..

What are you going to do with the push pins? Paint or order the black ones?

Yeah I didnt know til after the fact it was either or ha ha.

I have to replace about 5 push pins because I read the directions wrong. I didnt know I was only suppose to push half way then pull out. I will paint the beige ones I saved though.

I've had my panels off several times and I always push them all the way through, they still hold just fine, you just have to find the freakin pieces in the door when ya get the panel off..lol

Yeah I just dont want them holes showing ha ha.

There won't be any holes... You just put the outside piece back in and then push the center piece back in and it's good as new..

Ok cool, got ya.

That came out nice man!!!

That came out nice man!!!


Thanks bro, still have alot to do.:smileup:

I re did mines in red and black... I put it back on the dash, but the car is on the shop getting some paint work done.... I want to change the color of my seats but concerned because I paid all that money for silver head rests... So I'm just going to go with grey seats. check out the font panel. http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o66/kaw228/163450_10150346466555538_597470537_15963588_250122 _n.jpg But I did more work and changed the gauge area to this http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o66/kaw228/180820_10150402992250538_597470537_16990012_689009 0_n.jpg

Damn you took out the whole console. I like that. I am gonna throw some green in the mix, but it wont be til after I have all the black completed. Your setup is looking great!

Got my rear panels out today and taken apart but that's as far as I got, hopefully I can start prep tomorrow..gotta figure out how I'm gonna tape off the top.

Man I tried to tape off the top but nothing worked, so I didnt tape it off and it got some overspray but I was able to clean it off easily. I only covered the handle as you see in the pics.

Yeah, I figure it's gonna be a pain...lol

Your setup coming out nice too.... I will send you more pic once the car is out of the body shop. Getting some exterior painting done.

Yeah, I figure it's gonna be a pain...lol

Hell yeah ha ha

Your setup coming out nice too.... I will send you more pic once the car is out of the body shop. Getting some exterior painting done.


Cant wait to see pic.

Your setup coming out nice too.... I will send you more pic once the car is out of the body shop. Getting some exterior painting done.

What ya up to now?? lol

What ya up to now?? lol


Its a surprise :) There is something else I want to do, but not sure if it will look right.. All I can say is it's currently on the 2011 Dodge truck. I was also thinking about changing my front end, but the bumper painted is over $1000.00. So i'm thinking of just getting a bigger lip and having it painted the color of the car.

What do you guys think?

What lip you running now? Does Danko make one for the charger?

I have the Daytona one... I want the one thats bigger.

I want one like this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-2010-Dodge-Charger-Daytona-Front-Lip-Duraflex-/160536249341?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ADodge%7CModel%3ACharger&hash=item2560b4c3fd

Yea I think Im gonna get the Daytona one. I dont want to spend the coin on a Danko. I can get a Daytona chin spoiler for $89.

I like the big one! It looks mean as he!!...

I need a Daytona one to, for my chargum project..

man when i upgrade u can get mines..

Cool, I'm in no hurry... I'm down to needing the lip, fogs, and the dreaded fenders...

I got a Daytona front fascia but it didn't have the lip on it when I got it..

When I get the Durafex one u can have mines... just pay for shipping.

Sweet deal!! Thanks man! That's another piece of the puzzle.. Hopefully I'll be coming up your way some this summer.. You gonna make Gatty?

Fa sho!! thats why all the mods are happening lol

Cool deal!! I feel ya, I'm trying to get the mag in shape..lol

Ya'll should roll down here the end of April for the Mopars at the battleship..

Ya'll should roll down here the end of April for the Mopars at the battleship..


I would if I had the budget for it. I know its a good time!

Rear door panels installed. I like how they came out. I probably wont put as many coats of clear on the front. Even though its a low luster clear, it still gave them lots of shine. I am happy with the outcome still. Hard to take good pic, sun was bright as hell just now.

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I would if I had the budget for it. I know its a good time!

I understand that one...I'm still working to pull off Gatty..Might have to sleep in the mag...lol

The rear door panels look good!! I got all mine done and back in the car this weekend. Now to figure out the seat thing..lol

Finally done with the lower portion of the car. Everything is blacked out that is paintable. New seats going in next week. To think I only spent $123 to have a new interior. Im no pro so I still have a few spots to touch up but for this being my first time do anything this extensive I am very happy. I want to thank NJSE (Chargerforumz), Bontebok (Chargerforumz), Baja73, and Igolo for all their support and inspiration. Here are some final pics.

Looking Good!!! I'm about to do my door panels as well, any tips?

Glad to see you got her all back together!! I'm still trying to figure out what to do with my seats, can't wait to see yours with the new covers on!

Looking Good!!! I'm about to do my door panels as well, any tips?


Just take your time and dont rush it. Its really simple. The hardest part is putting the panels back on without scratching them up. If you have a garage it makes it more easy. I had to paint in the elements so some days sucked and I had to wait.

Glad to see you got her all back together!! I'm still trying to figure out what to do with my seats, can't wait to see yours with the new covers on!


I cant wait either. Gonna schedule appointment for next week.

did you paint your door pulls too? I have done everything except the door panels because I didn't know what I wanted to do with them. I might wrap them in leather, but if they come out ok just painted I might go that way too.

Yeah I painted the door pulls and they look good. Not for sure how the paint will hold up over time when the opening and closing but so far so good.

New phase of the blackout.

http://www.deepsouthmopars.com/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=15

Door panels look great man! You did a hell of a job on them

Thanks, I love them now!

Okay, sorry for the delay. I will start laying the black suede today and should have some pics up tomorrow. Gonna start with the front pillars first.

Passenger pillar:
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3M Adhesive:
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/251616_1388877897841_1708912797_655876_5320582_n.j pg

About 2 yards of black suede:
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/251298_1388878257850_1708912797_655877_8138467_n.j pg

You came a LONG WAY!!! I think it looks alot better!!!! :smileup:

First pillar is done. The white you see will not be visible once installed.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250567_1388926339052_1708912797_655900_7657289_n.j pg

You came a LONG WAY!!! I think it looks alot better!!!! :smileup:


It definitely has. Thanks!

Looks good. Can't wait to see them installed.

Been busy this morning.

Both front pillars are done.

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Drivers side pillar installed. You can also see where the I painted to beige weatherstripping to black.

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Pic of the weatherstripping layed out and painted.

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Passenger side suede pillar installed.

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/246972_1395056572304_1708912797_662788_7089988_n.j pg

Those came out awesome! I was thinking of doing mine with the same black leather I did everything else with, but I wasn't sure how they would look dark. I really like it! Now I'm doing it! Congrats man! Your car is looking great!

Thanks boss. I cant believe how it is. Took me about 20 minutes to do on the 2nd one. The adhesive works great and is very forgiving.

looking awesome Keon

Thanks brother. Its getting there.