rod1972

I have a ZR6 with the silver interior highlights and center console etc, however the previous owner wasn't quite so careful with things and as a result several of the silver trim panels are pretty scratched up. I've considered replacing them with new parts, but at around $200 for one of the pieces of plastic (and $1400 for another piece of plastic :o ) I'm looking into just repainting them instead.

Does anybody know of a place to source the right color trim paint?I found something fairly close at supercheap (with the semi-metallic look) but it's just a TINY bit off - enough that the perfectionist in me won't settle especially since only some surfaces are in need of touchup and others aren't.

I know I could probably take to a proper paint shop, get it matched and mixed up then apply it with a spray gun (probably best option, I have the equipment afterall) but I'd like to consider all my options first.

cheers

Ok the dull silver finish is called 647-21GY47 silver it is a arcylic 1K ( meaning no hardener) it is made in sydney riverstone Dupont plant and the parts are painted by Cubic pacific (sydney) or Venture DMG melbourne both of these companies are of course under contract to Toyota.

The finish is hard to apply due to the very low gloss spec of 4GU @ 65 Degree.

So heres my recommendation DO NOT USE ANY THING FROM SUPERCHEAP THAT COMES IN A SPRAYCAN it is not good enough.

But go see a Smash repairs supplier like Preston Motors and Ask for the colour to be made in PPG Arcylic paint(AAA) this will be the closest aftermarket tech that will match the orginal 647 finish.

If you got the time and are willing to learn how to swing a spraygun you can do this but seek a little help from real paint guys (prestons)

I used to paint these.

Rod

(if i can help advise PM me)

I have got this AE95 apart now going to replace the engine with another 4AFE. If i can help anyone with pictures of the transfer case of the 4WD setup just message me.

Does anyone know about the EFI-S engines are these the same as standard or does the engine code 4AHFE make sense. Forums are saying these were tuned differently for the jap Carib wagon but i have not seen much difference between the AUS 4AFE and the JAP 4AHFE.

Rod

Go down to your auto paint shop and ask for Prepsol, Its a prep solvent used to remove and clean paint work....

But do it when it happens not 6 months later while 2 pack paint is amazing stuff tree sap and bird poo is acidic and will etch this paint..

That's Larz's old wagon from the coast. It's actually a 4agze which he removed the charger from and turbo'd it.

To fit a 4age or 4agze you need to clearance the block and transfer case with a grinder.

Thanks for input all

Cool thats what i needed to hear can be done with a grinder...

I live in melbourne anyone know a decent suppier of second hand import engines?

Ok i have a 1996 tercel/carib wagon SR5 AE95 with a sick engine (broken piston or pin)

Its got 317000 kms on the clock and is still in pretty good nick, transmission is good, body in great shape.

I plan to use it as a daily driver, camping trips mild 4WD driving nothing extreme.

I have a 1000 to get a new motor but could stretch it a little further to get something with a little more grunt.

Has anyone done work on these?, What motors would fit?,Any ideas

Thanks for warm welcome..

Hi im Rod

At the moment i own a 2001 corolla which im hoping to take off the road to tidy up and do some work to.

But before i do that i have another project to put on the road its a 1996 corolla/sprinter carib wagon.

Anyway i am a spraypainter by trade who gets to work on plastic parts for toyota so if i can answer any questions please get in touch.