Peeling Center Console

mscard02 · #1 (**permalink**)

I have read every post i can in the search box about peeling consoles. I have a 2004 gray interior with 19k miles. The center console is starting to have pieces of the gray come off and expose the black underneath it. I have read that some people use touch up paint to fix this but never mention a brand or type. Is there any fix to this problem? I am half tempted to pull the stupid thing out and sand it till its all black. Thanks for any help!

HyprLtH20 · #2 (**permalink**)

Go to an auto paint supplier(e.g. Sherwin Williams- Automotive) and have them match the color for you in an interior trim paint.. but only if you know how to spray with an HVLP gun. otherwise just go to an auto repair shop and have them do it.

I doubt you will get lucky enough to find the color you need in a spray can.

Good luck with it!

mscard02 · #3 (**permalink**)

thanks for the information! any idea what this runs to re-do the entire center piece? I do not know how to spray it myself

HyprLtH20 · #4 (**permalink**)

No clue.. Id have to guess about $150 and up. But im not really sure what exactly you need painted

You may be able to save a few bucks by taking it out of the car yourself and preping it for the shop (sanded and primered). That way all they have to do is spray it for you.

Any pics of the damaged area?

Joliet John · #5 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by HyprLtH20

You may be able to save a few bucks by taking it out of the car yourself and preping it for the shop (sanded and primered). That way all they have to do is spray it for you.

Most painters would prefer you NOT prep the part. Prep is 95% of a good paint job. The painter would much rather do it himself - and he will, even if you bring it in already prepped.

HyprLtH20 · #6 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by Joliet John

Most painters would prefer you NOT prep the part. Prep is 95% of a good paint job. The painter would much rather do it himself - and he will, even if you bring it in already prepped.

Thats kinda what I was figuring

SRT SIX · #7 (**permalink**)

I had my interior completely recolored by a franchisee of ColorGlo. Check their website for someone local to you. Color Glo International

They were reasonable and they came right to my home.

kingkub57 · #8 (**permalink**)

Check around in your area for a local auto trim repair repair shop, they have people that do this kind of stuff like new seat covers, new tops, repair small burns, rips, tears, paint peeling and so on, they should be able to paint your console parts.

mscard02 · #9 (**permalink**)

I will look around locally. Is the center console hard to remove? I would much rather do that myself then leave my crossfire with them for them to rip apart. I will upload pictures on my lunch break today to show you the peeling. It was almost non existant a few months ago and slowly more and more spots are starting to appear

rekcah · #10 (**permalink**)

removing center console is pretty easy. download pdf file from this post
How to remove center console / How to replace Side Mirror switch

mscard02 · #11 (**permalink**)

Thanks for the tips everyone. It should be fun trying to find a place I would trust here in Louisville, Ky.

here are pictures of two locations where the peeling appeared and is now getting worse. I attached them below

kingkub57 · #12 (**permalink**)

Well trying to find a good place would be word of mouth, but also if the shop is good enough and those are the only spots, I knew a place called new life and they could do that in your car without pulling out the console. You might try angies list for your area for reference of a shop.

chambs · #13 (**permalink**)

i had mine repainted due to the same problem, but i dont think they prepped it right, cuz it peels right off again, but for 80 sollars i guess thats what u get

Joliet John · #14 (**permalink**)

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i had mine repainted due to the same problem, but i dont think they prepped it right, cuz it peels right off again, but for 80 sollars i guess thats what u get

You're painting on plastic, which is difficult to begin with due to adhesion problems. You're painting over the existing paint, which eliminates your ability to use adhesion promoter. Some paints work better than others, but, due to constant wear, it will always be a problem.

mscard02 · #15 (**permalink**)

So is there any permanent solution, or any specific type of paint i should be looking for?

SRT SIX · #16 (**permalink**)

Your question is why I suggested checking out Color Glo International

They come to you and will give you a quote. Check their website. I had the entire interior redone, both leather and plastic.

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So is there any permanent solution, or any specific type of paint i should be looking for?

HyprLtH20 · #17 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by mscard02

So is there any permanent solution, or any specific type of paint i should be looking for?

The part needs to be completely repainted... not just over the damaged area, but the entire piece. the old paint must be stripped down and with these plastic parts you really need to use a good adhesion promoter before repainting. If it is just touched up and not completely redone it will probably eventually peel back up... plus you will probably also be able to visually tell it was patched up

From the looks of the area damaged I'd say its from frequently resting your arm there. Just dont continue to place your arm there and it wont happen again once its repainted.

blackcrossfire07 · #18 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by HyprLtH20

The part needs to be completely repainted... not just over the damaged area, but the entire piece. the old paint must be stripped down and with these plastic parts you really need to use a good adhesion promoter before repainting. If it is just touched up and not completely redone it will probably eventually peel back up... plus you will probably also be able to visually tell it was patched up

From the looks of the area damaged I'd say its from frequently resting your arm there. Just dont continue to place your arm there and it wont happen again once its repainted.

Mine looked 10 times worse after the dealership got in my car. They took apart my ignition tumbler and destroyed my console with their cell phone. I had a couple huge areas where the paint flaked off (by the ignition switch and the center console). They had a guy come and touch it up for me. He buffed it down and sprayed over the damaged area. Perfect match and looks like nothing ever happened. It has been more than 2 years. Still can't tell.

My point is you don't need to repaint the whole panel if it is done by a professional that knows what he is doing. My car is living proof of that.

OzCrossfire · #19 (**permalink**)

Hi Guys
Just did my console with 3M vinyl paint (Dark Grey) and it matched [update: Almost] perfectly, [There is a difference in Colour once it dried and I put it back in the car, Could have been a little bit darker, Never mind I am still happy with the result]. I bought it from a supplier here in Australia. Comes in a spray can and was easy to apply.

3M Vinyl Paint Dark Grey - Supercheap Auto

As 3M are in the US also I am sure you could find stockists there.

Cheers
Oz

rfors777 · #20 (**permalink**)

Mine is doing it really bad. I just got a quote for $200.00 to have the whole console wrapped in leather. I will be having it done very soon. The car is actually at the shop right this minute getting the headliner and plastic pieces all covered in suede. The paint is going to chip. That is what made me decide to cover it with leather.