Woodkit question
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Woodkit question
I have an aftermarket woodkit installed in my gs400. I am thinking about taking if all off, and am hoping someone here can give me some instruction on the best way to do so. Thanks!
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Can you describe the aftermarket kit better?
Naptha is an excellent solvent for removing adhesive...but it damages plastic...if you want to go ***** out, you can get some SEM texture and some SEM plastic paint and try and recover whatever damage you do???
I'd say its possible, but its time consuming, it might be more worth your while to purchase new dash components.
Tim
Naptha is an excellent solvent for removing adhesive...but it damages plastic...if you want to go ***** out, you can get some SEM texture and some SEM plastic paint and try and recover whatever damage you do???
I'd say its possible, but its time consuming, it might be more worth your while to purchase new dash components.
Tim
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I don't think that's a wise idea. Most wood kits come with a solution that prepares dash parts for proper adhesion. This solution however discolors the parts that it comes in contact with. You may be able to remove the adhesive, but you will not be able to restore the original color. Discoloration would be present everywhere parts were applied to. It would look very bad. I would leave the wood alone or if the wood doesn't look in decent shape, you probably replace to clean it up.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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I successfully removed most of my 'aftermaket wood' crap. I used a hair dryer to simply heat up the area and then very carefully and systematically lifted an edge and peeled back the trim piece until it was off.
Some one mentioned a pre-cleaning solution that was used. I believe it was simply isopropyl alcohol to remove any grease or slim that would have inhibited the adhesive from doing a good job.
The only problem I recall removing the crap was that it's hard on your fingertips. I used my hands rather than a pliers to grip the trim piece while pulling it off. I just didn't want any tool to slip and deface the dash or panel.
Start off with the smaller pieces (eg. door panel or vent panels pieces). You gain some know how and experience that you'll use when you attack the larger pieces.
Good luck .. . .
Arnie
Some one mentioned a pre-cleaning solution that was used. I believe it was simply isopropyl alcohol to remove any grease or slim that would have inhibited the adhesive from doing a good job.
The only problem I recall removing the crap was that it's hard on your fingertips. I used my hands rather than a pliers to grip the trim piece while pulling it off. I just didn't want any tool to slip and deface the dash or panel.
Start off with the smaller pieces (eg. door panel or vent panels pieces). You gain some know how and experience that you'll use when you attack the larger pieces.
Good luck .. . .
Arnie
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Anybody else here tried to remove woodkits?? I think that I may give it a try if I can build up the courage. I did notice that in the summer heat, the plastic becomes softer, so the hair dryer may be a good idea.
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Jason,
It's not that big of a deal. You can't really screw up anything as long as your careful with the intial corner lift and subsequent pull. I think I used a plastic letter opener to wedge in the corner(s) to get the lift started. It won't mess up the Lexus panel when you're pulling it off. Like I said start with the small pieces. If you have the crap on the window rocker area on the rear or front doors, around the key hole or eShift buttons (GS400) they're perfect places to start.
I removed all of mine except for the wood trim around the radio, A/C control and upper light/Home Link Control panel. When I put the wood trim on I wasn't happy with the match or look. I thought it looked cheap and certainly didn't match the OEM wood in color or grain.
Arnie
It's not that big of a deal. You can't really screw up anything as long as your careful with the intial corner lift and subsequent pull. I think I used a plastic letter opener to wedge in the corner(s) to get the lift started. It won't mess up the Lexus panel when you're pulling it off. Like I said start with the small pieces. If you have the crap on the window rocker area on the rear or front doors, around the key hole or eShift buttons (GS400) they're perfect places to start.
I removed all of mine except for the wood trim around the radio, A/C control and upper light/Home Link Control panel. When I put the wood trim on I wasn't happy with the match or look. I thought it looked cheap and certainly didn't match the OEM wood in color or grain.
Arnie
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