New Mod...Chrome Shift Plate...
03-04-2002, 08:07 PM
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New Mod...Chrome Shift Plate...
Thanks with the help of others....I have my new Chrome Shift Plate......
It only took like 10 minutes....
It only took like 10 minutes....
03-05-2002, 12:07 AM
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Yes!!! I got mine too! HEHEHE... Loved it! Added more luxury feeling into the interior...like bro's A4 Quattro.
Yeah, you can pop it off with a negative screwdriver.
Originally posted by Shyne
how does it come off, is it pop offable??? Shyne
how does it come off, is it pop offable
??? Shyne
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03-05-2002, 08:49 AM
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Originally posted by acnup00tl
Looks Nice!!!! Good job!!! It sorta looks like mine
Looks Nice!!!! Good job!!! It sorta looks like mine
03-05-2002, 09:49 AM
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I'm doing it later this week. I will post pics of the process and give you guys a step by step on how i do it in case anyone has any uncertainty of how it's done.
03-05-2002, 01:06 PM
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Thanks for your help....Oh by the way.. You have to use Paint Remover.. NOT THINNER...Last time we spoke about thinner...I tried that, then I looked at your post and it was a pic of Paint Remover....Thanks for your help...
Thanks for your help....Oh by the way.. You have to use Paint Remover.. NOT THINNER...Last time we spoke about thinner...I tried that, then I looked at your post and it was a pic of Paint Remover....Thanks for your help...
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Originally posted by BlackShadow
Let me get this straight....I use paint remover and the chrome is underneath?
Let me get this straight....I use paint remover and the chrome is underneath?
Soak the plate in paint remover for about 10 minutes. Gently scrape away the gray paint that covers the juicy chrome center.
03-06-2002, 01:08 AM
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Originally posted by BlackShadow
Let me get this straight....I use paint remover and the chrome is underneath?
Let me get this straight....I use paint remover and the chrome is underneath?
Has anyone tried to do it with the 00-02????
03-06-2002, 10:13 AM
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Originally posted by Mstyle
Binh... I used Paint Remover...5-6 coats....I believe acnup00tl used 1-3 coat remover...(paint remover comes in strengths..) It will remove either 1-2, 3-4 or 5-6....It's the strength. It really took me about 10 minutes....The coating came right off.. Just rinsed it in warm water....and wala Chrome Shift Plate......
Has anyone tried to do it with the 00-02????
Binh... I used Paint Remover...5-6 coats....I believe acnup00tl used 1-3 coat remover...(paint remover comes in strengths..) It will remove either 1-2, 3-4 or 5-6....It's the strength. It really took me about 10 minutes....The coating came right off.. Just rinsed it in warm water....and wala Chrome Shift Plate......
Has anyone tried to do it with the 00-02????
BTW, can I use any paint remover?
03-06-2002, 08:22 PM
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A few seem to still not know that you can't do it on 00+...although it's been posted no less than 10 times 
. I suggest against trying it when there's no chrome underneath.
Austin519
. I suggest against trying it when there's no chrome underneath.Austin519
03-08-2002, 03:30 PM
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Does anyone know if you buy a new shift plate (99) from Acura does it still have the same coating as the old one or does it have the new coating which you can't chrome it??? Does anyone know????
03-08-2002, 10:09 PM
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Does anyone know if you buy a new shift plate (99) from Acura does it still have the same coating as the old one or does it have the new coating which you can't chrome it??? Does anyone know????
Does anyone know if you buy a new shift plate (99) from Acura does it still have the same coating as the old one or does it have the new coating which you can't chrome it??? Does anyone know????
Yeah they still sell it with chrome underneath. I sold mine to inspire and I had already bought my replacement at the dealer . Its a 63.00 part and you cant buy it by itself.
03-08-2002, 11:49 PM
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Originally posted by acnup00tl
Yeah they still sell it with chrome underneath. I sold mine to inspire and I had already bought my replacement at the dealer . Its a 63.00 part and you cant buy it by itself.
Yeah they still sell it with chrome underneath. I sold mine to inspire and I had already bought my replacement at the dealer . Its a 63.00 part and you cant buy it by itself.
03-09-2002, 12:05 AM
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Has anyone messed this up bad yet? Is that even possible. It scares me when you are talking about the replacment price. Also, does this still look good with the tan interior?
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03-09-2002, 12:24 AM
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I sure I cant use like turpenine can I? Also I just went out in the garage and I could not figure out hot to get the chrome piece off. I did get the black trim around it off. Im just afraid to put a little "elbow greese" into it. Is that all it needs to come off? It looked like it was locked onto some black tabs on the sides. If I do need to buy Remover, what kind should I get, im sure there is all different kinds like for oil based or whatever?
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03-09-2002, 01:55 AM
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Originally posted by acnup00tl
Yeah they still sell it with chrome underneath. I sold mine to inspire and I had already bought my replacement at the dealer . Its a 63.00 part and you cant buy it by itself.
Yeah they still sell it with chrome underneath. I sold mine to inspire and I had already bought my replacement at the dealer . Its a 63.00 part and you cant buy it by itself.
