Dash And Stereo Surround

[grey pearl]

Hi All,I need to know if it is possible to repair by airbrushing or any other means ,the surround facade that goes right around the stereo head unit and up behind the steering wheel and dash cluster on GTR33.When I got the headunit installed they scratched it and I would like to repair it if possible as it would be very expensive to replace.

Also any of you with shmick interiors that go to get a head unit installed or any thing requiring this piece to be removed, I would advise you to put masking tape around the surfaces on this part to avoid them scratching these surfaces,I wish I had but thought they would be more careful than they were ,considering the car they were working on.Cheers Grey Pearl.

[Redback]

i had similar issue.. sanded and repainted the colour i wanted...

seen some very well place sticky contac that had been hot aired on. sounds stupid but caught my eye

[RusH_]

in this section (Costmetic and Styling mods) go back to either page 2 or 3, there are i think 2 or 3 threads all about interior dash trim and removing/repainting it etc... a good read

EDIT: here done for ya..

strangely enough i thought there was more, but im sure a search will show it up

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/34...nd-t205523.html

Edited May 14, 2008 by RusH_

[grey pearl]

in this section (Costmetic and Styling mods) go back to either page 2 or 3, there are i think 2 or 3 threads all about interior dash trim and removing/repainting it etc... a good read

EDIT: here done for ya..

strangely enough i thought there was more, but im sure a search will show it up

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/34...nd-t205523.html

Thanx Rush, Awesome link ,now all I have to do is get the gutz to do it, shit scared of stuffing it up worse than it is now,anyone know how much a new surround is for GTR33?? Cheers Grey Pearl.

[NA_Goodness]

Not really, but it isnt worth it!! STUPIDLY expensive. You have a perfectly good one there, just repaint it. I was scared as well, but that your time and it should turn out well. Just plan your colour alot better then I did, otherwise you'll want to change it again later on...

[grey pearl]

Not really, but it isnt worth it!! STUPIDLY expensive. You have a perfectly good one there, just repaint it. I was scared as well, but that your time and it should turn out well. Just plan your colour alot better then I did, otherwise you'll want to change it again later on...

Thanx mate,Can you give me a run down on how to remove the dash facsia as I don't want to break anything and need to know what to watch out for. also does anyone know the correct colour name for the chocolate looking dash surround in gtr33's Cheers Grey Pearl. Edited May 17, 2008 by grey pearl

[NA_Goodness]

1. Take out the ash tray and remove the 2 screws behind

2. Take off the gear knob and pull the panel up from the back. It should just unclip

3. Remove the 3 screws from under the main dash section that is now visable

4. Slowly unclip all the clips around the dash section by gently pulling out.

5. Unclip/unscrew all the electronics attached to the surround

Pretty easy, good luck!