How to remove wood grain from 03 TL? *Pics*
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How to remove wood grain from 03 TL? *Pics*
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that looks like the oem stuff. Its just held on by 2 sided 3m tape.
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Just remember to test the goo remover on somewhere hidden first. It's usually safe on paint, but I've never heard of anyone using it on the interior....
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those are tight...why would you want to get them off? if you want it to look better i suggest you to get the black ones, they look alot better because they don't stand out as much and it blends with your black interior, atleast thats in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by BigStun
Im thinking about buying a TL...but the one I'm looking at has way too damn much wood grain. I don't know if it's real or the sticker-like crap they sell on ebay. Can anyone look at these pics and give me some insight?
The wood trim looks much better on a car with a tan interior. It looks horrible on a car with a black interior. I'd try pulling one of the small trim pieces off, like the one around the gear shift or on the coin tray to see how hard it is and what residue is left.
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it wont dmage the plastic its stuck on. heating it up will help remove it easier. and goo gone will remove the residue with out harming it
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That woodgrain is nasty. My TL has black interior with woodgrain and it would look much better with brushed aluminum (or fake aluminum). I generally don't like woodgrain anyway, though.
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
it wont dmage the plastic its stuck on. heating it up will help remove it easier. and goo gone will remove the residue with out harming it
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Originally Posted by 03CoupeV6
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That woodgrain is nasty. My TL has black interior with woodgrain and it would look much better with brushed aluminum (or fake aluminum). I generally don't like woodgrain anyway, though.
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Originally Posted by SGVxGHOSTx08
those are tight...why would you want to get them off? if you want it to look better i suggest you to get the black ones, they look alot better because they don't stand out as much and it blends with your black interior, atleast thats in my opinion.
Agreed!
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NSXNEXT: Have your airbags been replaced? I'd be pissed if there was that big of a difference in color of the unit and dash. I had my dash replaced due to warpage and then demanded them replace the airbag as well because of that - they obliged.
And I like the SSM trim. I would like it on my door panels and console, but not around the vents/gauges. Personal preference.
And I like the SSM trim. I would like it on my door panels and console, but not around the vents/gauges. Personal preference.
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Originally Posted by 03CoupeV6
NSXNEXT: Have your airbags been replaced? I'd be pissed if there was that big of a difference in color of the unit and dash. I had my dash replaced due to warpage and then demanded them replace the airbag as well because of that - they obliged.
And I like the SSM trim. I would like it on my door panels and console, but not around the vents/gauges. Personal preference.
And I like the SSM trim. I would like it on my door panels and console, but not around the vents/gauges. Personal preference.
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that is not the OEM trim kit ... it does look nasty ... besides the stock stuff, I have the OEM vents and guage cluster trim ... on the vents it covers the entire surrounding and you only see the fins (like the SSM painted ones in previous post). You should be able to just pull that stuff off and rub the rest off with the palm of your hand ... but it should just come right off.
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Get a Type-S instead ...
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Hmm I hate the woodtrim badly...I like the original one on the center console, but not on the speedo...but I got mine with it.
NSXNEXT's metal look is brilliant I must say!!
NSXNEXT's metal look is brilliant I must say!!
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