SUPRALOOPY Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 hi i tried to search for what i want but no joy? i know its going to be simple but how do get fag lighter surround out of the dash ??? i have everything else out and don't want to bust it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I had the same problem, never did figure out how to remove it so just masked it off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 oh well thanks i'll be doing the same!BTW if you put a gloss 2 pack clearcoat on the dash do you far to much reflection from the sun or is it ok?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I wish I hadn't lacquered mine, the glare is a pain in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 might go for a single layer metalic not as shiny as 2k laquer? any other ideas? i was thinking of trying five wheel silver?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I'll be doing mine in that suede look paint like Terry S's dash if I ever do one again. It's rather like the original dash coating the facelift cars had, nothing at all like that rubber crap in the earlier models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 any pics as i'm prepping all my bits tomorrow and painting them on thursday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I had the same problem, never did figure out how to remove it so just masked it off! it definitely comes out, i did mine with no problems but i cant remember how now. pm dude- he'll tell you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Its not what you wuold expect.. The outer jacket comes off the lighter and the if I remember it needs to come out the front of the pannel? Was a while ago so Im not sure.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 27, 2005 Author Share Posted April 27, 2005 to remove the fag lighter you have to push the metal inside out by twisting and pushing, don't be scared it will come out and then all the rest just falls out! also i've found the best thing for doing your dash silver without the glare. it is called five wheel silver, available from all good motor factors i have just done mine and it looks the nuts and all with some celly primer and 800grit paper for prepping then make sure the temp is right and off you go with an aerosol believe it or not. the best thing for removing the rubber stuff is 120 grit and then a quick rub with 500grit wet. prime and flat with 800 mine looks good and wil put pics up when done!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr keef Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 naaa the best for removing the rubber stuff is a fine scotch pad and some nail varnish remover,it just falls off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 27, 2005 Author Share Posted April 27, 2005 how long did it take? i did with a da this morning and i'm fitting them up now to go back in tomorrow?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 27, 2005 Author Share Posted April 27, 2005 here are the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennMR2 Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 lookin good.. might do mine this weekend if i can be bothered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 hi back thread back from dead. got all my dash out and drivers door window control box. i been trying ages to get cig lighter out. cant suss it out. also how does the lights dimmer switch come out. dont want to force anything and break it. while all the dash is out was thinking of changing the led bulbs if its not a big job, they look like they just screw in? seems like it might be worth it while its in bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I'm also having trouble with cig lighter. Any help? Got the dimmer switch out. You have to just pull on the knob. It comes off and there's a nut behind it. Unscrew and you're there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted November 1, 2005 Author Share Posted November 1, 2005 to remove the fag lighter you have to push the metal inside out by twisting and pushing, don't be scared it will come out and then all the rest just falls out! also i've found the best thing for doing your dash silver without the glare. it is called five wheel silver, available from all good motor factors i have just done mine and it looks the nuts and all with some celly primer and 800grit paper for prepping then make sure the temp is right and off you go with an aerosol believe it or not. the best thing for removing the rubber stuff is 120 grit and then a quick rub with 500grit wet. prime and flat with 800 mine looks good and wil put pics up when done!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Might as well add something to this post Twist the metal bit off the lighter so its at the angle in the picture. Than you can just puch it down. Towards the front of the dash. The green bit can stay attached to it. The grey bit and black housing can then be puched out, and they can stay attached together as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Here's a picture of my painted dash. Finished it a while ago but didn't get round to post it... Now I just need a new steering wheel and get some leather on my seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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