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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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Default Re: CF Wrap came today

Originally Posted by maxcichon
Thanks, and take your time disassembling the dash/console. Those parts are made with some incredible tolerances and they do fit tight! Just don't break anything.

Has anyone posted a pictorial on doing this job (disassembly)? It would sure be nice!

(Hint, hint).
Well, I disassembled my console a little earlier. I used the service manual for instructions. After I did everything to include removing the stereo, unclipping and removing the rocker switches, and disassembling the vent assembly to include the vent flaps. Whew.... I decided to go ahead and start wrapping.

I started with the top vent piece. The wrapping went well, and I was very pleased with how it looked. I let it sit for a while to let the adhesive set. I decided that I would reassemble the vent before moving on. Here is where things went south. I spent quite a while trying to get the vent flaps back in and finally managed to get one side back in. The problem is that the extra thickness of the wrap prevented the flaps from being able to move. I got frustrated and took the flaps back off, and removed the wrap and cleaned the piece with Goo-B-Gone. I guess the good news is that it is reversible. So now I decide to try wrapping it again. This time, I trim it to where there is no material folded in where the vent flaps attach on each side. I think.... ahhhhh..... looks pretty good. I get the vent flaps re-installed, and I think.... hmmmm..... this might work. I take it back out to the car and slide it into place and sit in the seat. I realize that from an angle, the silver paint is too obvious where the vent flaps attach. I take it back in and rip it back off again and clean the adhesive off. At this point, I just decide to re-assemble the console and back away from it for now.

The only thing that I can think to do at this point would be to dremel down each of the vent flap pieces so that they will still function with the added thickness of the wrap. I will have to give that some thought. I don't think I am ready to make that commitment right now. Hmmmm, maybe I will think of something else after I get away from it for a bit.

Looking at the rest of the console pieces, I do not think any of them would be a problem to do. If it wasn't for those damn vent flaps. Grrr....
 
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