94transamgt Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I decided that I wanted to change up the look of my c6, and the wheels were starting to show their age after 140k miles. So I purchased a set of the late model C6 starfish wheels for a good price and decided to paint them a dark metallic gray. I also used this same dark metallic gray to paint the interior pieces, that will be the next post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94transamgt Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 Here are some photos from the interior parts that were painted. I had previously painted them with a simulated brushed aluminum look, but thought I would try a more modern darker look. I also painted the trim around the gauges with the DSOM (same as exterior). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94transamgt Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 Also with the refresh of the interior, the seats were showing signs of the mileage and age. I ordered a set of seat covers from interior innovations, I option the covers with orange stitching and micro suede center sections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94transamgt Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 I had long ago removed the coil covers from the engine bay, and wanted to dress it up some so I added Holley valve covers, and painted the coils red. You also might be able to see the Mike Norris catch can that I added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NativeAz Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Nice work! Looks good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94transamgt Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 The latest project that I worked on during Christmas was refinishing a transparent targa top. I bought this targa top for a very reasonable price. I refinished this top because it had some crazing and oxidized surface. The refinishing process was way more difficult and time consuming than expected, and the results were not perfect. I may end up redoing this top in a couple years in an attempt to get it near perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnU Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 That roof looks great. No one will know otherwise when you pass them! 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roneva Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Looks great! Frankly I admire anyone who will take it apart and go with the improvements. Really like the wheels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixAddict Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Looks great Logan. It’s fun painting those gauge bezels right? I had a tough time holding them from blowing away by the spray can as they weight next to nothing..... I was considering having my transparent top painted instead of try to refinish as the heat coming thru those roof tops is crazy down here, I do have the heavy cover held on by suction cups to block the heat though. I also need to hook up with you for some new photos.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Love the new rims, they look great. I lucked out 2 years ago and found someone selling their un-used top to replace my sun crazed original.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Lookin great, I likie! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94transamgt Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 21 hours ago, JohnU said: That roof looks great. No one will know otherwise when you pass them! 😉 Thanks, it does look pretty nice. I really think it's a cool option. 20 hours ago, roneva said: Looks great! Frankly I admire anyone who will take it apart and go with the improvements. Really like the wheels. It's amazing how much wheels change the look. 19 hours ago, SixAddict said: Looks great Logan. It’s fun painting those gauge bezels right? I had a tough time holding them from blowing away by the spray can as they weight next to nothing..... I was considering having my transparent top painted instead of try to refinish as the heat coming thru those roof tops is crazy down here, I do have the heavy cover held on by suction cups to block the heat though. I also need to hook up with you for some new photos.. I bet it is tricky to hold the trim rings and paint, I had mine taped down, and paint with a airbrush. I have heard of people using tint on the inside of the top, I wonder if you it cuts down on the heat. I know we talked about doing some photos, did you finish your upgrades? I think you were waiting for carbon fiber spoiler and side skirts? 8 hours ago, Desertdawg said: Love the new rims, they look great. I lucked out 2 years ago and found someone selling their un-used top to replace my sun crazed original.. I had bought one probably 7 years ago really cheap, and turned a decent profit on it thinking I would find another one. But as time has gone by nice tops for a reasonable price are a rarity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape Ape Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Awesome, awesome, awesome. Good job with it. I still love the orange on the C6's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1991 ZR1 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Looks great, nice updates, looks like a different car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94transamgt Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 5 hours ago, mrhusker said: Awesome, awesome, awesome. Good job with it. I still love the orange on the C6's. Thanks, got to try to keep it nice as it gets older. Maybe some day it'll be a gem like your C5. 1 hour ago, 1991 ZR1 said: Looks great, nice updates, looks like a different car Thanks, not nearly as cool as a new car....... lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2krtaf Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Well done! It’s amazing what a little time and effort can accomplish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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