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Old 07-25-2005, 11:01 PM
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How do i remove my vents ect. so I can paint them.
Old 07-25-2005, 11:02 PM
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oh yeah sorry, I have a 1998 Honda Civic LX
Old 07-25-2005, 11:41 PM
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you dont, you leave them alone and avoid doing something youll regret and have a hell of a time undoing
Old 07-26-2005, 12:05 AM
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The vents on the outsides just pop out like everything else in your dash.
Old 07-26-2005, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 2gr84u
you dont, you leave them alone and avoid doing something youll regret and have a hell of a time undoing
It'll hold up just fine if you use the right paint. Just make sure you like the colour. I used this stuff (link below) 2 years ago on my dash etc. and it's held up perfectly fine. The stuff is quite durable....

http://www.krylon.com/main/product_t...roduct_details

As for getting your vents out (the side ones) just use a small flat head screwdriver a cloth and GENTLY and slowly pry them out... they should come out with no problems.
Old 07-26-2005, 11:19 AM
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i would not do it. Take a poll and ask if you should paint your vents. take it from people who have done it. 95 percent will say its not worth it.
Old 07-26-2005, 11:33 AM
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I did it and it started to crack and peel. Looked like crap. Plus all the sliders and dials get stuck because now the paint added a little thickness.
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Old 07-26-2005, 11:41 AM
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My friend tried this on his Ranger. It chipped from just about anything. So he then dyed them and there amazing.
Old 07-26-2005, 11:51 AM
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This, as you can tell by the responses thus far, is a bad idea...
Old 07-26-2005, 07:55 PM
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dont do it. i bought a car with it already done. tobad he had it done at a paint shop. i cant get the crap off with acetone. doh. anyone know anything else that will take it off? thanx



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