ChampionFiyah

Okay so I found a 06 tl today, 30k miles, 1 owner, no navi though. Overall the car is in great shape, but there are two minor issues I have(see pics below)


Is there a easy way to remove these trim pieces without leaving blemishes?


and

I am not going to mount a front license place, so is there anyway I can get the original pieces to cover up those two holes in the front?


I know this is a little nit picky.

princelybug

iTrader: (16)

I can't make out the fender trim very well. But, the bumper plugs can be found at any stealership. Try to get them for free.

huystAr

iTrader: (3)

same here, but for the bumper plugs. i think there's a person here on AZ who has a bagillion of these things that he gives away since he i think works at the dealership. one of the mods have a post about these, maybe they'll see this thread (:

con5tant

iTrader: (4)

shiet i need some too ive been looking everywhere. i cant convince myself to buy a little plug for $20 especially when the dealership just throws them away

huystAr

iTrader: (3)

lol im hoping the mod shows up as well -___- i plan on getting the RHO Plate Holder soon and i dont remember where i put my plugs at after i put my plate on the front.

ChampionFiyah

here is a bigger pic

I'm gonna really want these things off, seems like they are held on with some kind of adhesive. I just want to safely remove them without damaging the finish

donaldso718

They should come off with no problem using some adhesive remover. That rim is in pretty good shape btw.

spicynoodle116

Very small issues.

When I bought my car used, it only had 3 of those trims.. So I decided to remove all of them. Treat it like debadging an emblem off a car. Run a floss or fishing wire between the trim and the double-sided tape. What you want left is the tape, or left over goo. Then use some Goo-Gone or similar product to get rid of it completely. It'll take a couple tries so be patient. For more info go search for threads regarding Debadging.

For the two plugs, go to an Acura dealer and ask if they have extras lying around. Or try ebay/local Acura dealership.

ChampionFiyah

This car only has three of them also, the rear passenger side is missing. I may try that goo gone

LoveMyTL-S

Heat up the area before trying to remove it. A hair dryer works well. Then perhaps fishing line or dental floss to cut it off. Goo Gone to clean the sticky residue. As far as the bumper plugs, I just asked my sales rep at the dealership for them. He took me in the shop area where they had a box full. They should come with the car, some dealership just throw them in the glove box.

ChampionFiyah

I starting to feel that if I get this car it may feel incomplete to me without factory navi since I spoiled myself with a 99tlp w/navi already, what you guys think?

Pharonocon

Dude...I was just gunna say that you will regret not getting a TL with Nav.

I know I did.

spicynoodle116

I think you should wait until you find "the one". Navi is pretty neat, and allows you to voice control things like the AC, radio/CD etc.

Plus that TL have tan interior... I'd personally prefer black.

Tehvine

Definitely agree about the nav... I'm wanting it more and more so now I am starting to gather the parts to do the conversion.

AMUA6

iTrader: (7)

Navi is for the birds! And on the fender molding.. I've never even heard of that.

P_R_N_D

I gotta say... I use Google maps on my phone (htc incredible) more than I use the nav. It's just better at finding what you're looking for.
If you have a half decent smart phone ( and everyone will eventually ) then you won't even need it.

ChampionFiyah

Well I currently have a 99 silver with black interior, so I kinda wanted something different this time around. I need a different color combo, plus blk is nice and I had a 93 acura legend back in the day with a tan interior and it wasn't that bad. I notice on some non navi 3G tl's the head unit has a blue glow, and on others its black/dark grey, so I am wondering if that is adjustable on all non navi's? It would be nice if I could have it blk/dark grey.

Ruby

Spend a little extra and get a type-s. Or be patient and find one with Navi for your price. An Acura flagship without Navi?? Come on son...

mrlal8

iTrader: (2)

yea ur going to regret not getting a navi
thats the only thing i wud change about my car