Well, we all know I'm a cheap bastard and I'll find the less expensive way to do anything. I didnt want to spend almost $200 for an aluminum dask kit that I wouldnt even use all of. But, after seeing Ming's car this weekend, I had to have one.

So, I busted out the Krylon.

First, I sanded just a little with 400 grit. Then a light coat or two of white primer. Sand a little again if needed. Then 3 or 4 LIGHT coats of metallic silver paint. Sand a little with 600 grit if needed between coats. Then a couple of coats of high gloss clear.

I love it, it looks so cool. I just did the center console (minus the piece with the HVAC controls). I also did the guage cluster surround. I'll try to get pics up sometime.

Of course, now I just have to keep from nicking the paint...

 

Hey, sounds like a really great idea! That way you don't end up with this extra "layer" on the base plastic. If done properly, I can definitely see it being an awesome look. You just have to wait long enough for the paint to cure, otherwise you'll end up getting high when you drive.
;-)

Btw, I noticed you said "all red interior lights". How did you do this? Are you talking about the clock, temp, and stereo LED display too?

 

Go to the "pics of my max" link in my sig and you can see my interior lights...

 

But I didn't go as far as to sand it down first because I was afraid to ruin it permanently.

I wish I would have, I wouldn't have to do it again cause it chipped like crap. Now it looks like I am the RICE MASTER.