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Old Jul 2, 2023 | 11:20 AM
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Question Base Infotainment Dash Panel Removal?

Tired of the piano black look. Last 4 cars had it. Looking to wrap the trim panels on the dash. Below is one idea. It is easier if to do if I pull the trim off first. Anyone know how to pull off the infotainment black side panels, vent registers and upper door trim inserts? Service pages would be great. Model is base without the large screen.
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Old Jul 2, 2023 | 02:19 PM
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That does look a lot better.
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Old Jul 2, 2023 | 03:25 PM
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Nice. Looks great. Got me thinking about putting carbon fiber dash kit on.
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Old Jul 2, 2023 | 03:34 PM
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Nice. Looks great. Got me thinking about putting carbon fiber dash kit on.
I haven't done it yet, photo is photoshopped. They do sell precut vinyl carbon fiber kits and even a tape on formed plastic carbon fiber vents and shifter cover. I have done carbon fiber in several cars and looking for something new.
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Old Jul 2, 2023 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by AtomicLexus
I haven't done it yet, photo is photoshopped. They do sell precut vinyl carbon fiber kits and even a tape on formed plastic carbon fiber vents and shifter cover. I have done carbon fiber in several cars and looking for something new.
Very cool. Stay creative.
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Old Jul 2, 2023 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by AtomicLexus
I haven't done it yet, photo is photoshopped. They do sell precut vinyl carbon fiber kits and even a tape on formed plastic carbon fiber vents and shifter cover. I have done carbon fiber in several cars and looking for something new.
If you find out how toeasily get the trim pieces off, please share.
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Old Jul 2, 2023 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Randyp1234
If you find out how toeasily get the trim pieces off, please share.
That is why I am hoping someone will chime in just how to do this. I have no clue, and do not want to pry haphazardly on anything.
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Old Jul 2, 2023 | 06:51 PM
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I wonder about the same. I bought a kit that had multiple wood-looking covers for the shift gear panel, the air outlets, the door panels, etc. They're just wood-looking plastic covers that don't require any removal. There isn't a cover for the infotainment dash panel though, which is the only large black-looking area left in my NX.
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Old Jul 2, 2023 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by hoopeht
I wonder about the same. I bought a kit that had multiple wood-looking covers for the shift gear panel, the air outlets, the door panels, etc. They're just wood-looking plastic covers that don't require any removal. There isn't a cover for the infotainment dash panel though, which is the only large black-looking area left in my NX.
I looked at them in great detail and like the look, but the vent pieces cover the entire edge going over the nice factory trim and 2 tone look. Also, the right air vent grain direction is 90 degrees off from the other side, as is the gear shift cover and swish above it. This may not be noticeable though. Some have the gear shift cover combined with the cup holders, which does not look as clean as just the gear shift cover, IMO. They also do the window switch area of the doors, and it looks good, but that already has a finish works. I think they really miss the most important pieces (the large black areas on each side of the display and the upper door trim. If you want to complete the look, you have the challenge to find a wood grain finish vinyl that matches. It used to be easy, as many companies made very well done dash kits, but no comprehensive one that I could find.

Please post photos of how it looks, even if they are just put in place without taping them in. The photos online I can't tell if it is black wood grain or dark wood grain or ?
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Old Jul 5, 2023 | 07:17 PM
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Now to figure out how to cut and apply!

Last edited by AtomicLexus; Aug 4, 2023 at 04:56 PM.
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Old Jul 6, 2023 | 06:43 AM
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Looks close to military digitized camo. I like it but colors wouldn't work with my interior. Unfortunately I have Red with Black.
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Old Jul 6, 2023 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by AtomicLexus

Please post photos of how it looks, even if they are just put in place without taping them in. The photos online I can't tell if it is black wood grain or dark wood grain or ?
Apologize for the appearance of the car - pictures were taken right after a road trip. The wood trims have a matte instead of glossy appearance.





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Old Jul 6, 2023 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by hoopeht
Apologize for the appearance of the car - pictures were taken right after a road trip. The wood trims have a matte instead of glossy appearance.



LOVE IT!!!!
I can only wish my interior was that color. I was offered the only 450H+ the dealers in Florida receive and it seems like they are all white with red interior. So we didn't have a choice of interior color. I love this look but am not sure how it would look in my car. Do they offer other colors or textures? Is there a web link you would share? Thanks and thanks for sharing the photos. It's AWESOME.

Note: My last 8 vehicles were White with Palomino (or close to it) interior. My last Lexus ES300H was White with Palomino and Brown. It was nice. The only issue we had was the carpets were brown as well and no one sells brown floor mats. But we loved it.
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Old Jul 6, 2023 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by hoopeht
Apologize for the appearance of the car - pictures were taken right after a road trip. The wood trims have a matte instead of glossy appearance.
These were the stick-on panels? I second the request for a source link, please.
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Old Jul 6, 2023 | 07:48 AM
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Looks really good. I like the matte finish.
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