DIY - Interior Trim Removal!
07-18-2012, 10:46 PM
#41
Why isn't this a sticky yet? There is enough other useless junk on the sticky section and not this useful thread that I'll be using as I learn my new tC??
W/E, its an old thread and I thank the O.P.
W/E, its an old thread and I thank the O.P.
11-22-2012, 06:25 PM
#44
I may be wrong but I don't think you can powder coat plastic. It would melt in the baking process. Typically powder coating is only done on metal. You could always have a body/paint shop paint them, it would look a lot better than the color matched duplicolor rattle cans
11-22-2012, 06:28 PM
#45
I may be wrong but I don't think you can powder coat plastic. It would melt in the baking process. Typically powder coating is only done on metal. You could always have a body/paint shop paint them, it would look a lot better than the color matched duplicolor rattle cans
11-22-2012, 06:29 PM
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I didn't paint with a can. I had a professional paint shop: wet sand, primer, base, paint, and clear coat. It won't peel and its color matched to my car.
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07-06-2013, 10:34 PM
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NIA kits?
What are NIA kits? $150 seems expensive to paint plastic when you could just do it yourself but I suppose its worth the peace of mind that it won't flake later forcing you to disassemble it again. Those who have painted it themselves, what kind of paint did you use and how did it turn out long term?
08-23-2013, 11:53 AM
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10-24-2013, 03:57 PM
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Fantastic writeup. Thank you!!!!
I've been wanting to take the top of the dash off and I was wondering where the airbag deployed as I want to cover/wrap the top of the dash with something like DI NOC.
After looking at this I'm still wondering where the passenger airbag deploys.
Does anyone know for sure exactly where/how it comes out?
Thanks again for the great write up.
I've been wanting to take the top of the dash off and I was wondering where the airbag deployed as I want to cover/wrap the top of the dash with something like DI NOC.
After looking at this I'm still wondering where the passenger airbag deploys.
Does anyone know for sure exactly where/how it comes out?
Thanks again for the great write up.
11-07-2013, 10:57 PM
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03-27-2014, 03:52 AM
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So, my question is: After removing all the silver trim, can you drive the car safely without a dash, steering wheel cover, etc? I do not want to paint my pieces myself, so I am worried about turnaround time.
06-14-2014, 03:41 AM
#58
Disassembling my interior tomorrow. Anyone have any insight on drivability?
06-16-2014, 04:50 PM
#59
silver trim as in....steering wheel, hvac, door handle, shifter trim, gauge cluster trim...u should be fine. I would put some painters tape in the streering wheel areas just to cover up any loose wires and/or hold up the radio buttons temporarily
but if your going as far as removing the vent trims, i'm not sure since you need to take the whole top of the dash off. I suppose if you take off the dash, remove the trim, then reinstall the dash without the trim it should be fine. but that's A LOT of working. especially when u factor in having to do it again to reinstall
but if your going as far as removing the vent trims, i'm not sure since you need to take the whole top of the dash off. I suppose if you take off the dash, remove the trim, then reinstall the dash without the trim it should be fine. but that's A LOT of working. especially when u factor in having to do it again to reinstall
11-24-2014, 12:50 AM
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Hey all -
Pretty new to painting anything besides interior of homes...just looking for some feedback and/or advice. I took off both side trim pieces of the doors and used Krylon Fusion (3 coats) and 2 coats of ACE clear coat. After letting it dry for 2 hours, I picked them up and brought them inside. I noticed that I pressed too hard on one of the pieces and the paint moved. Should I let the pieces dry longer than 2 hours before handling and reinstalling? Or do I need to use something different?
Thanks in advance!
Pretty new to painting anything besides interior of homes...just looking for some feedback and/or advice. I took off both side trim pieces of the doors and used Krylon Fusion (3 coats) and 2 coats of ACE clear coat. After letting it dry for 2 hours, I picked them up and brought them inside. I noticed that I pressed too hard on one of the pieces and the paint moved. Should I let the pieces dry longer than 2 hours before handling and reinstalling? Or do I need to use something different?
Thanks in advance!
