2001 chevy silverado

[rocsas2]

i have strarted an easy quick project.will be done very soon. i need to put something under glass will be the first finished car ive posted

[rocsas2]

i painted and assembled the interior i then built the engine.please leave comments and tips

[diymirage]

i would not want to get into that truck and sit in those seats after it has sit in the 90 degree sun for a few hours

looks like your making some nice progress on it though

[rocsas2]

i tried to make it like leather with what i had.but there is actual material like that paint.it isnt as shiny but same color.

Edited May 19, 2011 by rocsas2

[rocsas2]

i painted and started assembly.

[charlie8575]

I hope those seats aren't as shiny as they look!

I would suggest the following.

Go outside when it's sunny and see how the interior looks. If it's still somewhat shiny, do the following:

Get a bottle of Testors semi-gloss and flat clear lacquers. Use the semi-gloss on the seats, that will make it look more leather-like.

Now, take a plastic bathroom cup, mix about a 2:1 of flat and semi-gloss and apply that to the side-panels and dash. That will approximate the vinyl.

Brush straight flat clear on the floor.

Another issue: Turn on some ambient lighting when taking pictures and don't take the pictures as close. The flash is overpowering the picture and causing the actual "shine" to mis-register.

That aside, nice work.

Charlie Larkin

[rocsas2]

thanks ill have to trie that. the interior isnt as shiny as it looks in pics but could be less shiny. thanks

[rocsas2]

just finished details on the cab and painted the bed and hood and tailgate. this was a quick build

[rocsas2]

now under glas