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Did you sand the plastic before applying paint? paint wont stick well to the plastic if you didn't sand it. but yes usually you want to leave it for quite some time before you handle it. Plasti-dip is more forgiving in this manner.
Did you sand the plastic before applying paint? paint wont stick well to the plastic if you didn't sand it. but yes usually you want to leave it for quite some time before you handle it. Plasti-dip is more forgiving in this manner.
Yes, I did sand both pieces. I'll just let them dry mote before touching on the next pieces, thanks.
Paint will "dry to touch" in 30 minutes, but you need to wait last lest overnight before handling. Sand out you fingerprints, and try again. Take you time, don't rush it.
Installation instructions for the stereo upgrade kit. You may not need the specific instructions for installing the stereo, but it does cover how to remove a lot of interior parts and panels.
That is gonna help me a lot replacing the factory stereo in my '11 with a Pioneer touch screen unit. Especially seeing all the nooks and crannies where stuff can be tucked away.
All that stuff, plus the steering wheel controls adapter and the USB/aux in adapter needs to go in there:
Hey, awesome write up man. Gonna b very usefull in the next week or so. I just got my chameleon pearl pigments in today from dipyourcar.com the Hypershift ZTS. Got all my clear coat for the pearls, clear top coat, high build primer,
black base coat, 800 grit sand paper... gonna use the high build primer to make the textured dash pieces smooth. I'll b painting all the dash trim plus my entire center console. I will post pics when I'm done.
This is a link to the color my dash and center console will b hopefully in the next week
Again, awesome job on explaining everything. I will also take the time to fix my A/C condenser drain line as its been plugged for the last month while my entire dash will be apart and easier access. (keep blowing air up into it and then letting it drain).
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First of all:
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE. THIS IS SIMPLY THE PROCEDURES THAT I FOLLOWED, IT IS YOUR CHOICE IF YOU WANT TO FOLLOW THIS OR NOT.
This DIY will explain the steps to remove the following trims:
-Door Panel
-Dash
-Steering Wheel
-A/C Vents
-A/C Gauges
-Shifter
Once again.. Please note that is at your own risk
-Tools Needed: Scissors, Large Flat Head Screwdriver, Small Flat Head Screwdriver, Large Phillips Head Screwdriver, Small Phillips Head Screwdriver,
Small Ratchet with 10 and 12mm sockets.. or 10 and 12mm wrenches, Medium Ratchet + extensions with 10 and 12mm sockets.. or use the stated above
-Start with the drivers door. Open the door. Using a large flat head screwdriver, insert it into the slot on the bottom and pull out to release the first clip.
-Once the first clip is released, pull the trim away from the door. Don't be afraid to use force.. the clip's are strong and don't break very easily at all
-Remove the LCD and screen from the radio trim by pulling it from the clips. There are a few small clips that can be pulled out with your fingernails, and the screen can then be removed.
-Using the same screwdriver, place it behind the mirror control trim and pull out to pop the first clip. Once this is popped, pull the rest of the mirror control trim out
-Remove the aluminum trim from the speedometer trim. This can be done by pulling out the clips around the aluminum trim with your fingernails or a flat head screwdriver
-Pull out the dash piece between the steering wheel and the radio. This will be the location of the push start on an RS and the button must be disconnected from the back after the trim has been pulled out. This is just help on by clips and is very easy to pull off
-You can disconnect the cigarette lighter but I did not, I just let it hang off to the side where it was out of the way.
-Pull the A/C gauge assembly out from the dash. This is held on by a few clips, just pull away from the dash
-Gently pull the Pillar trim off, this is held on by clips as well as twist clips. The clips must first be popped by pulling away from the wall, then the twist clips must be turned 90 degrees to allow it to be pulled out.
-A small vertical rod can be seen from each side. Using a screwdriver, push this rod towards the other side to release a locking mechanism. Do this for both sides
-Directly behind the lower steering wheel trim, push in the plastic enough to expose the hidden Phillips head screw. While pushing in the plastic, remove this screw
Please let me know if I missed anything, but I believe I got everything. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions! And big shoutout to anyone who answered questions I had while I was removing my trim!
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Just want to say thank you so much. You saved my day, i changed EPS coupler by removing the dashboard top instead of dropping everything from down.
1.5 hours max without breaking my back.
The paint job on interior
