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hey guys. well im new here so go easy if this has been done...lol...
i hav a BA xr6 turbo ute in phantom color with 20 inch chromies. im looking at getting the centre section of the dash and around the speedo and all that chromed 2 match the wheels and some other parts aswell....i think it will look good with the black leather and chrome door handles and stuff... my problem is that i have read that the silver PRND section is hard 2 get out because of the handbrake. i am wanting to paint this section and the other silver areas under the dash and steering wheel in high gloss black. im just wondering how hard and how 2 get the PRND section out 2 paint... and also wat u guys think of the idea? the chroming job will be done proffesionally at a mates work...so it wont be dodgey or anythin but yea, wat do u guys think? and any1 with any ideas on how 2 get that section and the silver facia bits under dash off would be very helpful 
thanks 
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| nicco |
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doesnt the bit around the gear selector just pop out the same as an EF/EL one?
ie: just pry it up gently and itll un clip. also, chroming parts of the dash may be bad as reflection from the sun!! won't be able to see jack s**t. 
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| RedRoo |
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Why would you want to do chroming then start painting for?
You'll be totaly wasted already from chroming to enjoy the paint fumes. |
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| TUF240 |
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very useless reply lol
nah i thought that the centre bit u had 2 disconnect the handbrake 2 get it out 
any1 know of an easier way? and im not really worried bout the glare....ill just have 2 wear sunglasses at nite  ha ha
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| fordfreak ef |
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TUF240 wrote: very useless reply lol what do i think? i think it will look great...so long as you have an idea of how to post pics here... nah i thought that the centre bit u had 2 disconnect the handbrake 2 get it out any1 know of an easier way? and im not really worried bout the glare....ill just have 2 wear sunglasses at nite ha ha
and sunglasses at night? why am i not surprised? after stating you have "20 inch CHROMIES".. do you wear a hat backwards at night too?
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| xpression |
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TUF240 wrote: very useless reply lol
nah i thought that the centre bit u had 2 disconnect the handbrake 2 get it out any1 know of an easier way? and im not really worried bout the glare....ill just have 2 wear sunglasses at nite ha haits easy really. Disconnect battery wait one minute Unplug, unbolt and remove drivers seat (4 bolts) Undo the 3 bolts that hold the handbrake to the side of the console/trans tunnel (3 bolts) Theres about 12 bolts/screws that hold the centre console in, and once thats removed you can get the piece out. 10 minutes once you've done one or two |
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Age: 44 Posts: 184 Joined: 11th Jul 2006 Ride: BA XR8 Sedan or a potato gun Location: Yeppoon/Rockhampton Central QLD |
Too much effort in my opinion!! I reckon just paint the plastic surrounding the gear shifter... Looks nice...
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| GlennBA |
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| davro_xr6 |
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Age: 44 Posts: 184 Joined: 11th Jul 2006 Ride: BA XR8 Sedan or a potato gun Location: Yeppoon/Rockhampton Central QLD |
I reckon it would look better High gloss black - but then thats just me... Looks good though!!
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| GlennBA |
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I reckon it'd look better if it had:
1,3,5,R 2,4,6 written on it 
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| Lukeyson |
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xpression wrote: its easy really.
Disconnect battery wait one minute Unplug, unbolt and remove drivers seat (4 bolts) Undo the 3 bolts that hold the handbrake to the side of the console/trans tunnel (3 bolts) Theres about 12 bolts/screws that hold the centre console in, and once thats removed you can get the piece out. 10 minutes once you've done one or two I thought this amusing. 10 minutes eh? Once you've done 20 maybe. And what was the dash 'remove and replace' record you broke the other day? And you forgot one bit - disable the Car Alarm before disconnecting the battery. Otherwise drain the blood from your ears first, since it'll get released by the car alarm anway.... Lukeyson |
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