LEFT: First thing, clean all the pieces that are to be painted. This is very important for good paint adhesion. Use a mild dishwashing detergent such as Palmolive and be sure to completely rinse, then let everything dry over night. This is where the family can get involved, as you can see my daughter was eager to help out.

BELOW LEFT: When painting interior components, it is best to hang the pieces to provide access to all areas for spraying the prep and paint.

Over the past couple of months, we’ve been updating our yellow 1974 Millennium Stingray Project by converting the original tan/buckskin interior into a combination of Torch red and black to mimic the yellow/red coloring of the newer millennium C5. We’ve already installed new carpet, seat covers, door panels, and seat belts, so when it came to painting the interior of our Millennium