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Deep Sea Blue Metallic SLS - (less) Beige Interior
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:51 pm
by alandee83
Since there seems to be relatively few Deep Sea Blue Metallic owners (sounds like mostly because of the beige-overloaded interior), I thought I'd post pics now that I've finished my interior modification - painted vents, door handle and switch areas black, added wood to center console and around instrument panel, black berber floor mats.
I would like to hear opinions on tinting the windows - which ones, %, none?
Thanks.
Re: Deep Sea Blue Metallic SLS - (less) Beige Interior
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:38 pm
by metatrox
Looks MUCH Better! It actually looks like how they should have done it from the start.
Not a fan of the wood but it works well.
What did you use to paint? Krylon Fuzion?
Re: Deep Sea Blue Metallic SLS - (less) Beige Interior
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:07 pm
by kumar
I have the same trim in same color....how much you spent for modification and sources from where you bought accessories?
Thanks
Re: Deep Sea Blue Metallic SLS - (less) Beige Interior
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 12:33 am
by alandee83
Krylon Fusion - Flat Black - Walmart - $10
This took the most time taking the four door panels off and apart, masking off the tweeter grills on the front doors, painting. The vents pop out pretty easily. Painted 5 months ago - doesn't scratch off.
Lloyd TruBerber Floor Mats - Black - AutoAnything.com - $125
Sherwood Dash Kit - Genuine Rosewood - AutoAnything.com - $140
Re: Deep Sea Blue Metallic SLS - (less) Beige Interior
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 5:02 am
by kumar
Thanks!! I might plan doing this in a couple of months...
Re: Deep Sea Blue Metallic SLS - (less) Beige Interior
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 1:56 pm
by TheHolyGhost
Nice job! Very clean.
Re: Deep Sea Blue Metallic SLS - (less) Beige Interior
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 4:36 am
by BillyTheKiz
I have a Deep Sea Blue Metallic SE. Would love to tone down the beige!
Re: Deep Sea Blue Metallic SLS - (less) Beige Interior
Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 7:41 pm
by alandee83
I thought about painting the bottoms of the doors black, except for the speaker grilles, but then I thought it might be too much.
I really like the beige and black look (one reason for buying the Mazda6 I traded in for my Kizashi) so if you have any other ideas, please share.
Re: Deep Sea Blue Metallic SLS - (less) Beige Interior
Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 3:27 am
by BillyTheKiz
This color combo including the exterior wasn't my first choice - but I was in a tight spot when it came down to financing. They didn't have any other SE models in the price range I demanded to be in. Might be looking into the blacked out window switch surrounds like you did here. It looks WAY better.
Re: Deep Sea Blue Metallic SLS - (less) Beige Interior
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:02 pm
by gaww
alandee83 wrote:Krylon Fusion - Flat Black - Walmart - $10
This took the most time taking the four door panels off and apart, masking off the tweeter grills on the front doors, painting. The vents pop out pretty easily. Painted 5 months ago - doesn't scratch off.
Lloyd TruBerber Floor Mats - Black - AutoAnything.com - $125
Sherwood Dash Kit - Genuine Rosewood - AutoAnything.com - $140
How difficult was it to do the Rosewood Dash Kit? The service manual makes it look like they just are held in by clips - but would like to be sure.
Ditto for the swing door and center consul.
PS - on tinting if you have not done it already. I did I believe 30% on sides and rear. It was supposed to cut down heat about 80% and of course UVA/UVB shield.