Back of Seat Mod

Pablo · 06-24-2008, 05:57 PM

Ok, here's a little project for your folks out there with too much time on their hands.....like me, the old retired one.

As some of you more observant types may have noticed I'm a bit OCD about Baby's appearance. Her previous owner must have been a tall person and pushed the seat ALL the way back which then must have hit the roll bar hoop causing some scratching of the plastic insert on the back of both seats. Hardly noticeable mind you, but annoying to me. I tried using rubbing compound to buff it to, NO GO. The finish is painted on and just made matters worse.

I then had another idea. since the plastic pieces come off easily, why not paint them again? Ahhh, but that would be too easy. Why not make them look like carbon fiber? A quick Google search came up with this site:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Carb...e-carbon-fibe/

It looked pretty easy, and it was. The only thing I did differently was I used spray paint from Home Depot and I used pieces of fiberglass screen (also from Home Depot) for the mask material. I'm really happy with the results. Here are some pix.

J'sS2K · 06-24-2008, 06:48 PM

Me no like...

philiam · 06-24-2008, 06:51 PM

Interesting effect. Nice.

Pablo · 06-24-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by J'sS2K

Me no like...

Hey, no problem............it actually looks better in person..but as always. different strokes for different folks
LOL

J'sS2K · 06-24-2008, 07:34 PM

How did you get the back piece off? Yank it out?

Pablo · 06-24-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J'sS2K

How did you get the back piece off? Yank it out?

Yup, ya pretty much just pull it off..........LOL

I guess if you could pry it gently it might be easier, but mine just sort of pull right off.

DJJSR · 06-24-2008, 07:52 PM

Nice job Pab! I may need some detailed instructions. My wife wants the kitchen painted. How about stainless steel walls with carbon fiber appliances!

Java Junky · 06-24-2008, 08:18 PM

Geez Louise Pab!
'You're gonna wanna start carryin'a tarp with yuh.
I figure it's only a matter'a time before we meet up'n you're gonna need it ta throw over me'n Stewie so'z not ta 'llow'us ta take away from the perfection'a the moment.
Yuh godda start volunteerin' down at the local hospital'r somethin' pal.
Java

gomarlins3 · 06-24-2008, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philiam

Interesting effect.

Agreed.

jagg · 06-25-2008, 05:58 AM

This is a very creative solution to the problem.
Nice work Pablo.

jagg

SDHonda · 06-25-2008, 06:36 AM

I wouldn't do it on mine, but I like how it turned out....it's an interesting effect.

Swingle1 · 06-25-2008, 06:40 AM

Hmmm. Don't know if I should feel guilty for visiting two years of abuse and neglect on my poor baby, or grateful that I don't suffer the ravages of OCD!

That said... me DO like.

06-24-2008, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pablo Sentient Being Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LI, NY Posts: 604	Back of Seat Mod Ok, here's a little project for your folks out there with too much time on their hands.....like me, the old retired one. As some of you more observant types may have noticed I'm a bit OCD about Baby's appearance. Her previous owner must have been a tall person and pushed the seat ALL the way back which then must have hit the roll bar hoop causing some scratching of the plastic insert on the back of both seats. Hardly noticeable mind you, but annoying to me. I tried using rubbing compound to buff it to, NO GO. The finish is painted on and just made matters worse. I then had another idea. since the plastic pieces come off easily, why not paint them again? Ahhh, but that would be too easy. Why not make them look like carbon fiber? A quick Google search came up with this site: http://www.instructables.com/id/Carb...e-carbon-fibe/ It looked pretty easy, and it was. The only thing I did differently was I used spray paint from Home Depot and I used pieces of fiberglass screen (also from Home Depot) for the mask material. I'm really happy with the results. Here are some pix. __________________ Regards, Pablo "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" Mario Andretti

06-24-2008, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 808	Me no like... __________________ So you're heading to the track and you want to record your sessions. PM me for an in-car camera mount For everything else, you are on your own!

06-24-2008, 06:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
philiam Senior Member, Literally Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: woodland hills, CA Posts: 1,579	Interesting effect. Nice. __________________

06-24-2008, 07:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 808	How did you get the back piece off? Yank it out? __________________ So you're heading to the track and you want to record your sessions. PM me for an in-car camera mount For everything else, you are on your own!

06-24-2008, 07:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,674	Nice job Pab! I may need some detailed instructions. My wife wants the kitchen painted. How about stainless steel walls with carbon fiber appliances! __________________ Don

06-24-2008, 08:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	Geez Louise Pab! 'You're gonna wanna start carryin'a tarp with yuh. I figure it's only a matter'a time before we meet up'n you're gonna need it ta throw over me'n Stewie so'z not ta 'llow'us ta take away from the perfection'a the moment. Yuh godda start volunteerin' down at the local hospital'r somethin' pal. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

06-25-2008, 05:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,449	This is a very creative solution to the problem. Nice work Pablo. jagg

06-25-2008, 06:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
SDHonda Dazed and Confused. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 50	I wouldn't do it on mine, but I like how it turned out....it's an interesting effect.

06-25-2008, 06:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
Swingle1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 290	Hmmm. Don't know if I should feel guilty for visiting two years of abuse and neglect on my poor baby, or grateful that I don't suffer the ravages of OCD! That said... me DO like.

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