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Painting chrome trim bezel around shifter

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Pudge, Jun 27, 2018.

  1. Oct 6, 2018 at 10:35 AM
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    Thanks
     
  2. Oct 22, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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    Are u painting the shift knob as well?
     
  3. Oct 22, 2018 at 8:45 PM
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    I'm ready to buy these and the ones for the vents. They available?
     
  4. Oct 23, 2018 at 4:57 PM
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  6. Oct 23, 2018 at 9:29 PM
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    Got your payment!
     
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  7. Oct 24, 2018 at 7:48 AM
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    Matt, you beat me to it on the AC trim rings. I did try one this past weekend and holy shit it was difficult to line them up. Any tips?
     
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  8. Oct 24, 2018 at 7:54 AM
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  9. Oct 24, 2018 at 8:25 AM
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    I think the easiest way to do it is to pull the controls out of the truck. But it’s easier for me because I don’t have a console. They are so small that it’s so hard to get on there perfect. Is that doable? Keep me in the loop? I can always send more.
     
  10. Oct 24, 2018 at 8:31 AM
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    No, to get there you have to remove the entire panel that the knobs are assembled to and apply it at a table, will make it much easier. If you wanted to actually remove the rings from the assembly you would need to take the panel out, remove the circuit board and there are clips holding the rings into the face of it. If that makes sense?
     
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  11. Oct 24, 2018 at 9:06 AM
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    An install video would be great
     
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  12. Oct 24, 2018 at 9:50 AM
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    Have you looked at Tuffskinz?
     
  13. Oct 24, 2018 at 10:01 AM
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    They look good but they don’t act as a wrap, just a cover. You can see chrome around and on the inside of them. Mine are meant to eliminate the chrome completely.
     
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  14. Oct 24, 2018 at 10:12 AM
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    Good to know. I will be checking those out
     
  15. Oct 24, 2018 at 10:17 AM
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    Yea I tried the Tuffskinz before I got the vinyl from Matt. They were a No Go.
     
  16. Oct 24, 2018 at 12:04 PM
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    If you need to remove the AC rings to decal might as well just paint them that’s what I did. Not hard at all. Looks hard but it’s not.

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  17. Oct 24, 2018 at 12:32 PM
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    Did you need to do any prep work for the surface? What did you use for paint. The color looks great. Any clear coats?
     
  18. Oct 24, 2018 at 12:40 PM
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    Wiped it down with MEK. Used the plastic paint several coats and 2 coats of clear coat.
     
  19. Oct 24, 2018 at 1:26 PM
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    The AC control chrome rings are what we are talking about as far as removal to apply the vinyl.
    There is no need to remove the "vent rings" to apply the vinyl and it is a super easy process.
    By far the best option over taking your dash apart to repaint or replace with black parts.
     
  20. Oct 24, 2018 at 2:44 PM
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    Indeed, as @PATTEN said..... no need to remove for the vent rings. The AC control rings are much easier to remove than the vents as well. This is what we're referring to... The vents are simple. The controls are a much smaller piece thats more awkward to get to.

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    It would be awesome if someone (not me) made a video or detailed write up about how to apply these rings (both the vent and climate control). That would be extremely helpful (for dummies like me) to ensure proper installation. I don't think the video/ write up needs to include how to remove the climate controls, just the application of the vinyl/ decals.
     
  22. Oct 25, 2018 at 7:09 AM
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    Applying these would be my first time messing with vinyl. My OCD would drive me nuts. I need to see these being done before I try it myself. The extra rings being included help calm my nerves about it.
     
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  23. Oct 25, 2018 at 7:59 AM
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    Shame on you. Wet installs are a messy thing of the past. I think that if I cut the tape around the outside of the vinyl, you wouldn’t have that problem.
    I will do my best to make a tutorial in the near future. I’m slowing down but still going morning til night.
     
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    @NewImprovedRon

    Patience is key. I drink coffee all day long, it’s bad. Don’t worry about touching the adhesive, it’s won’t stick to you too bad.
     
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  25. Oct 25, 2018 at 9:17 AM
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    It’s actually very easy to do. You can line the vent
    Yes it is! I will add that if you have good light it is easier to line the vinyl up with the ring. Once this is done apply pressure to the flat portion of the ring only then peel backing off. Then slowly press the vinyl to the inside of the vent ring while you rotate the vent. For the outside portion, I found that the backing material folded up works well for pushing the outside of the vinyl into the small crack around the outside of the ring.
     
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  26. Oct 25, 2018 at 9:23 AM
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    I wet mine and oh so slightly stretched them, gave me good coverage from the outer part of the ring to inside.

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    I'm switching out the HU though, so I'll be painting those big silver pieces (which is one piece, not my pic below) and those 2 vent rings in them since I hacked one vinyl a bit with a phone vent holder.

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  27. Dec 11, 2018 at 10:49 PM
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    I'm in the middle of painting my vent trim rings and shifter gate surround. Do you have a vinyl overlay for the chrome trim rings on the higher end knobs (ie the 1794/Platinum). Its 2 rings connected by a center bar?
     
  28. Dec 11, 2018 at 11:00 PM
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    Sean, did you ever wrap or paint your climate control trim, I have it all apart right now but can't seem to get the trim rings and the connecting bar off the panel
     
  29. Dec 12, 2018 at 5:55 AM
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    Nope I never figure out how to get them off. I'm sure there's a way but I couldnt get it.
     
  30. Dec 12, 2018 at 9:28 AM
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    I messed with it for 30 min, theres are plastic clips that look like they would release the chrome trim rings but no go.
     

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