Center console surround removal procedure?
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Center console surround removal procedure?
Well, as you can see, some of the interior parts have turned rather yellow after 41 years and are no longer beige
I need to remove the center console plastic surround so that I can respray it, but cannot find any info on how to remove it
Please advise if you know or can point me in the right direction
I was also thinking about spraying it while still installed, but I really don't think that's a very good idea
As always, TIA
I need to remove the center console plastic surround so that I can respray it, but cannot find any info on how to remove it
Please advise if you know or can point me in the right direction
I was also thinking about spraying it while still installed, but I really don't think that's a very good idea
As always, TIA
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Re: Center console surround removal procedure?
You may as well spray it where it is. I rebuilt mine recently with plywood, as the original particle board sides were falling apart. The back 3" is molded urethane as it rounds the corner. It's stapled to the particle board sides, so it's not coming off without rebuilding the sides.
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Re: Center console surround removal procedure?
Screws under the ashtray insert and a couple under the shift boot. Also a screw on each side at the very front bottom. Take off the shift knob to let it clear easier when pulling out.
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Re: Center console surround removal procedure?
OK, so if I read this correctly, the whole thing comes out WITH the carpet attached
Sheesh, not what I was expecting
Sounding more like redying it in place, but not spray it, use a foam brush or something like that
Sheesh, not what I was expecting
Sounding more like redying it in place, but not spray it, use a foam brush or something like that
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Re: Center console surround removal procedure?
I think you could get a 9'x12' light visqueen dropcloth at lowes or home depot. Drape the whole interior, cut and tape to expose console, and spray it.
I haven't been satisfied with attempts to brush vinyl paint.
I haven't been satisfied with attempts to brush vinyl paint.
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Re: Center console surround removal procedure?
Well, I wound up redying it still installed
I am very pleased with the results
Using the foam brush was the trick, although spraying would have been better
Here's a couple of shots, including while I have most everything removed from the dash, in part to hopefully sort out my charging system issues, and correct some of the "custom" wiring, not sure who did some of this, since I've owned this 6er for over 31 years
And you can see by looking at the color of the glove box that I'm not quite done
When does it ever end
I am very pleased with the results
Using the foam brush was the trick, although spraying would have been better
Here's a couple of shots, including while I have most everything removed from the dash, in part to hopefully sort out my charging system issues, and correct some of the "custom" wiring, not sure who did some of this, since I've owned this 6er for over 31 years
And you can see by looking at the color of the glove box that I'm not quite done
When does it ever end
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Re: Center console surround removal procedure?
That looks very fresh! Very good result Bob!
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Re: Center console surround removal procedure?
Thanks Paul, it is very fresh
Whatever wasn't refinished got cleaned, even Gliptone leather treatment on the shift gaitor
Whatever wasn't refinished got cleaned, even Gliptone leather treatment on the shift gaitor
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Looking great!
And to answer your question, no, it never ends.
And to answer your question, no, it never ends.
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Thanks Ken, kinda already knew the answer
I was gonna reach out to you directly, hope all's well on the Gulf Coast
I was gonna reach out to you directly, hope all's well on the Gulf Coast
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We are fine, thanks for asking. A little wind (45-50 mph) for a few hours, and TONS of rain. Actually a lot less severe than I expected for being on the E/NE side of the storm. We are already close to our yearly rainfall total, with the normally wet months of October and November yet to come. Sure would like to donate some of this rain to the west coast!
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Re: Center console surround removal procedure?
What brand of dye did you use?GRNSHRK wrote: ↑Sun Sep 05, 2021 7:41 pm Well, I wound up redying it still installed
I am very pleased with the results
Using the foam brush was the trick, although spraying would have been better
Here's a couple of shots, including while I have most everything removed from the dash, in part to hopefully sort out my charging system issues, and correct some of the "custom" wiring, not sure who did some of this, since I've owned this 6er for over 31 years
And you can see by looking at the color of the glove box that I'm not quite done
When does it ever end
Did you use an adhesion promoter?
Thanks!
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I used Leatherique products, just basically cleaned all of the parts that are plastic, and seems to adhere pretty good, so far
When I bought new front seats eons ago, I bought this kit so that I could match the new leather, as it's almost impossible to match pearl beige
Just finally getting around to these projects, great being retired and now having the time to do these tasks
When I bought new front seats eons ago, I bought this kit so that I could match the new leather, as it's almost impossible to match pearl beige
Just finally getting around to these projects, great being retired and now having the time to do these tasks
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That indeed must be great . Would be nice to have more time, still quite some years to go...
Please share some pics of the result when you are ready.
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Since you are retired, and not a productive member of society, come to Buffalo and do that magic to my '80!
Looks great Bobbo. Inspiring me to get back in to it.
Dale
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Looks great Bobbo. Inspiring me to get back in to it.
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Re: Center console surround removal procedure?
Looks great. What is the gauge cluster in it?
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I'll get right on that Dale, I better hurry up before it starts snowing
Jlc, here's the entire story, sort of in reverse order
https://bigcoupe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=32360
The gauge kit came from the famed Hardy & Beck (H&B) in Berkeley, CA
Thanks again gents, looking forward to more comments at PSF, with in-person viewing
Jlc, here's the entire story, sort of in reverse order
https://bigcoupe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=32360
The gauge kit came from the famed Hardy & Beck (H&B) in Berkeley, CA
Thanks again gents, looking forward to more comments at PSF, with in-person viewing
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