The part of the dash that covers the airbag on the passenger side and a small part of the dash under the gauge cluster is brown on my escape and is going to be getting dyed. What is your opinion? The rest of my dash is factory black and the seats are reupholstered in black leather with black suede inserts.(Faux of course) My interior lights are all green and there is going to be some LED's installed green as well. Should I have the dash done in all black or accent it with some green? And than maybe have some green stictching but in the seats?
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A green dashboard would possibly be overbearing. My preference is the black dashboard. But the stitching accented in green, for your black leather seats would create contrast. Have you considered red? Red is a strong colour, but if you use it as seat seam stitches, it will be balanced out by the black.
It is only my opinion but i would be cautious, about opting for green on dashboard. Just as Spark757 indicated, it might be a reaction of 'WHOA!' Basically green on your dashboard, could appear as quite garish.
It is only my opinion but i would be cautious, about opting for green on dashboard. Just as Spark757 indicated, it might be a reaction of 'WHOA!' Basically green on your dashboard, could appear as quite garish.
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gar⋅ish /ˈgɛərɪʃ, ˈgær-/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [gair-ish, gar-] Show IPA Pronunciation
-adjective
1. crudely or tastelessly colorful, showy, or elaborate, as clothes or decoration.
2. excessively ornate or elaborate, as buildings or writings.
3. dressed in or ornamented with bright colors.
4. excessively bright; glaring.
I didn't know what that word was :bill:
-adjective
1. crudely or tastelessly colorful, showy, or elaborate, as clothes or decoration.
2. excessively ornate or elaborate, as buildings or writings.
3. dressed in or ornamented with bright colors.
4. excessively bright; glaring.
I didn't know what that word was :bill:
That was my original plan but didnt know if anyone around here would be able to steer me in a different direction.
I did consider red but I think that green stands out better and will give it a more unique look. Alot of people have gone with black and red but green and black is not as common. Thanks for the advice tho man!stone said:
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Honestly, I was leaning towards the black with green stitching and accents too. However, I think it might be interesting green. I believe you are talking about the 2 pieces that tend to match the stock seats, my airbag cover and cluster are white to match my seats. I guess it would depend on the green. If it was a dark green it would look good, but if it was a bright green it would be too much. It just all depends on the colors used and how well they mesh.
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I knew the pic request was coming sooner or later. Actually suprised me that Colleen didnt request some in her post! :shrug:
I will get some pics up tomorrow of what the seats and dash currently look like and will see what I can do about the green.
I will get some pics up tomorrow of what the seats and dash currently look like and will see what I can do about the green.
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I have to agree with JP, spark, and stone. Go with the stitching. An understated accent is really nice when it is noticed. The best things don't have to scream for your attention.
Here are the pics. I am very happy with the final result! It definetly beats the brown that used to be in there and now my seats are even more comfortable! Added some extra padding to the seats! THe camera isnt the best! What you think?
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