I had quite a bit of cracking in the door panels when I pulled this out of the barn awhile back. I purchase the deluxe interior kit but did not get around to installing the interior for some time. I now have it all in with the exception of the front doors. When I pulled the door panels they were a brighter gold. Thoughts? Kick panels, steering wheel and seat hinge covers are sprayed with OEM paint. In looking on line I am finding both the brighter color lot and ones that seem to match exactly. These were in the same kit. Could door panels be brighter that back panels? Tks.
Quick update. The pics were taken in the evening with artificial light. The seat hinge covers, steering wheel and kick panels are the same color.
FWIW if your colored interior had everything matching... it would be the exception... most blue, red, and especially white interiors are mono-chromatic... meaning they are in the same family... however they are not the same color.
Tks James, wondered if something like that was the case.
I would agree, but the "patchwork" of color differences are more tolerable if the components, -vs- structure finishes are similar.
Think in terms of Vinyl covered items alike or darn close, then the contrast of Headliner, Plastic Trim, Painted dash top and dash front and rug and steering column,,, such,,,, look like a better mix matrix.
I have similar problems with my Red Interior.
I would strive to Keep the Seats; Front & Rear & Side panels very, very close as a group as possible- Easier said than done.
Jim
Yeah... I am thinking of trying to spray the front panels. I have had reasonable luck with that and the OEM color seems to be pretty close, if not more tolerable than this bright gold. If this doesn't work, or regardless, down the road I will purchase another set being very certain to get the right color. I am finding both color lots on line. Same with the back side panels. I am finding the bright gold there too. With my Sierra Fawn exterior, the color I have throughout the interior matches very nicely.
All, I wasn't pleased with the painted option though it looked closer. I took a chance and ordered another set. Not perfect but doable. Thanks for the advice and perspectives.