Radio is out/in and paint is on
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06-20-2009 | 01:32 AM
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Radio is out/in and paint is on
Hi Guys,
My story. I loved the early GTO dashes and do not care for a lot of the monotone currrent dashes. I had several ideas on how to change my look of the Lightning interior. Most were too expensive or too loud etc.
When I finally stopped pushing the radio tool in too far, I got it out and wanted to paint the radio bezel to match the center of the steering wheel.
Getting the bezel disconnected from the radio seems a bit scary at first but it
is not that difficult and goes back together easily.
I painted them a slightly dark gray metallic and I love the look of both the steering wheel and the radio now. I also have a silver metallic decal of Lightning
and a silver metal pin stripe in the horizontal groove on the steering wheel. I think the look is tasteful and not over done with the rest of the black/light gray/dark gray of the interior. It is rather dramatic for the minor changes involved. I'll post pictures but I'm working late and I was bored so I'm posting this now. I realize everyone has their own taste but honestly, Just for a few bucks your Lightning interior can look like factory only better.
My story. I loved the early GTO dashes and do not care for a lot of the monotone currrent dashes. I had several ideas on how to change my look of the Lightning interior. Most were too expensive or too loud etc.
When I finally stopped pushing the radio tool in too far, I got it out and wanted to paint the radio bezel to match the center of the steering wheel.
Getting the bezel disconnected from the radio seems a bit scary at first but it
is not that difficult and goes back together easily.
I painted them a slightly dark gray metallic and I love the look of both the steering wheel and the radio now. I also have a silver metallic decal of Lightning
and a silver metal pin stripe in the horizontal groove on the steering wheel. I think the look is tasteful and not over done with the rest of the black/light gray/dark gray of the interior. It is rather dramatic for the minor changes involved. I'll post pictures but I'm working late and I was bored so I'm posting this now. I realize everyone has their own taste but honestly, Just for a few bucks your Lightning interior can look like factory only better.
