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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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Default Black / Grey interior, restored floor mats

Just finished the restoration / upgrade of my interior.

History first: Some of you may remember, but 2 years ago, I parlayed $2k profit from a Nissan flip into an SC300 ($900) with a blown motor. Replacement engine ($700) and extras and I was into it for less than the $2k. The day I finished up the install, traded a kid for this SC400. Now I have done work to it, but basically this 400 was free.

The car has received a fresh professional black paint job, all required maintenance, and now the interior is the way I want it. Over the winter the LS400 brake upgrade and different 18" wheels.

All the wood has been wrapped with carbon fiber 3M wrap, dash, seats, console, etc cleaned and re-dyed using SEM products. Replaced factory light Grey carpet with a factory black that I think really sets it off. And then last night finished the floor mats. (RIT Dye) from Walmart and a spray bottle, I have less than $5 into making the mats almost new. Enjoy.







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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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Everything looks good. Nice Job!
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 03:38 PM
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Very nice!!
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 04:12 PM
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Very well done, nice and clean.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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I absolutely love these thrifty improvements, so affirming to see someone do excellent work themselves, save a boatload of cash, and have something beautiful to show for it.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Came out really nice
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 06:21 PM
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Looks showroom fresh, nice job.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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Nice! Is that steering wheel off an ES?
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Candela
Nice! Is that steering wheel off an ES?
I believe that it is. Old one was tore up pretty bad, this was a direct bolt on.
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 09:31 PM
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I remember your SC, when you first got it! Lot of work but it all has payed off. I'm so dying to spend the money and restore my SC's interior fully, haven't finished yet.
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 05:52 AM
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Man, that looks really clean! I was wondering how that steering wheel would look? It looks good there!

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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 08:34 AM
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WOW! Very nicely done, easily the cleanest grey interior I've ever seen! The black touches along with the CF vinyl really came out nicely!
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Old Nov 1, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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Thanks for the kind words everyone. The car is in storage now for the winter and will emerge with BBK, new 18" wheels and a detailed engine compartment.
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 12:35 AM
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That looks awesome! One of the cleanest I've seen!
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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What about that little piece of carpet on the lower door panels? Anybody good with photoshop?
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