lindsey34 Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 i pulled my dash plastics off the other day so that i call paint them but i cant remove the cigarette lighter, does anybody know how to remove this? as it is far to big to simply push straight through tho hole Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushead Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 there should be 2 small plastic clips which holds the base of the ciggie lighter. get a small flathead screw driver and push it in.. the whole thing should slide off. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/#findComment-631861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsey34 Posted January 6, 2004 Author Share Posted January 6, 2004 i thought that might be it but i did not want to force it. thanks Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/#findComment-631872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushead Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 also remember the base of the ciggie light has 2 peices. a larger black bit and the metal silver base. take the black bit off first then use the screw driver with the clips. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/#findComment-631876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewid Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Can I just ask a couple Q's? What is you plan to paint the dash panels? What colour are you going? Are you using a plastic primer? How are you removing the coating thats on the original panels? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/#findComment-632650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
druzilla32 Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 you can just put some lip balm or something on the metal ring bit which i assume u dont want to paint. then after the paint is dry just rub lip balm off and there wil be no paint on it... just a thought if your having trouble take the lighter out. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/#findComment-632725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushead Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Can I just ask a couple Q's?What is you plan to paint the dash panels? What colour are you going? Are you using a plastic primer? How are you removing the coating thats on the original panels? I use metho to strip the plastic coating. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/#findComment-633028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuffin_werks Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 here's a few pic of mine with the plastics painted. as long as its preped properly it will come up sweet. cheers ron Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/#findComment-633050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewid Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Metho hey. Will have to try that on a little panel. Didnt discolour the underlying plastic at all? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/#findComment-633119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushead Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 you're going to spray it anyway so there will be some discolouration involved. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/#findComment-633626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craved Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 i'll be using plastic primer, just sanded my panel as there was some added holes in there! i'm moving my lighter, mirror controls, hazard button and demisters around to other locations! and putting guages in their locations, trying to limit defects! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/#findComment-634252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewid Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 you're going to spray it anyway so there will be some discolouration involved. Right yeah. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/#findComment-634299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siu_loong_bao Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Has anyone tried to wrap some fake woodgrain laminate to their consoles/panels? I am interested in doing this.... I bought my car with the centre consoles painted matt black but it's wearing out....sucks...looking for a more luxury feel..woodgrain wood look quite nice... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/#findComment-711769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewid Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 umm.. heh.. i dont mean to criticise but i think that would look amazingly aweful. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/#findComment-712039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuGGeT Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 someone had done this before, i forget who tho, looked really good but would have been a pain in the ass to do Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/#findComment-712046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trust33 Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 I think it would look weird....i drilled the lighter wit a circular bit and fitted an a/f ratio meter in its place it looks neet......then i remotely mounted my cigarete ligher down by the driver side centre console pannel hidden away on the inside. :jump: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/#findComment-712303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 you can get fake woodgrain trimming cut to shape for R33 consoles over the counter at some stores in japan... maybe Rezz can help you out. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/31286-painting-dash-plastics/#findComment-713133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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