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: Painting AC Vents?


white96se
04-22-2002, 02:51 PM
I was going to paint the AC cents in my car this week, and also the radio panel and the door lock panels on my car, but the only problem is I am not sure how to pop off the AC vents, if anyone could give me a hint as to what to do that'd be great. Also any suggestions on how to do it, thanks :)

SmoothDaddyFig
04-22-2002, 02:56 PM
Just be sure its a color that you will like for a LONG time.
And start off with VERY VERY LIGHT coats.
I would suggest high temp paint for those cold winter days that you have to crank up the heater.
Good luck.
I hope its not yellow or green. ;)

white96se
04-22-2002, 03:01 PM
ok thanks, i was going to paint them white jsut like the outside of my car, but the only thing is i just need to know how to take off the AC vents...thanks

nigbot4000
04-22-2002, 05:14 PM
I have it done to my car also, it is white. I did not do the A/C vents but I think I will soon.

9d1ser
04-22-2002, 07:39 PM
I did it on my old XE (sold it about a year ago to move on the better things **SE-R**) in white also. :)


for the passangers side, im figuring this is the one you need help getting out:
Carefully take a flat head and slip it behind the outer trim of the vent, be sure to use a rag as a pivot point**, pop each corner out slowly.
It is hooked on each corner.
**if you leave tiny dents in the dash don't be too alarmed, the foam will pop back into place with in a week or so.

have fun!:p