No longer blinded by the light!

Com69 · 08-18-2016, 06:14 PM

I might be the only one, but those chrome pieces on the dash hump could sometimes blind the hell out of me when the sun hit them. I had enough today and decided to yank them off and see what could be done. They are a weird shape with lots of odd angles so vinyl was out, but I didn't want to go permanent until I knew I would like the look. So I used some plasti-dip and reinstalled.

Personally, I not only like how they look, I REALLY like not being randomly blinded while driving. I'm going to leave them as is for at least a few days, make sure I really like it, then I'll redo them with real paint, probably a satin finish.

They come out pretty easy, I should have taken a few pics while they were out, but I didn't think of it.

Glen e · 08-18-2016, 06:18 PM

Do they just pull straight from the front?

Com69 · 08-18-2016, 06:30 PM

Yeah, just a bunch of plastic tabs holding them in. I got the first one off by just grabbing and wiggling. The top two ends have a little guide piece of plastic, so as long as you don't try to pry sideways, they should pop right off.

ride98red · 08-18-2016, 06:40 PM

That's cool! I didn't think I was going to like it but it looks good.

MiamiBlueCamaro · 08-18-2016, 07:33 PM

Looks good

Com69 · 08-18-2016, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ride98red

That's cool! I didn't think I was going to like it but it looks good.

I didn't think I was going to like it either, but I was desperate. Tons of sun here lately and I was getting blinded quite regularly. Looks even better when the interior lighting matches.

Rsblueblood · 08-18-2016, 08:25 PM

That really looks good, did mine in carbon fiber along with all the crome. When I get the car back going to try to wrap the gear shift in carbon. Well I say me but a friend is doing all the work I just help. Lol

Com69 · 08-18-2016, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rsblueblood

That really looks good, did mine in carbon fiber along with all the crome. When I get the car back going to try to wrap the gear shift in carbon. Well I say me but a friend is doing all the work I just help. Lol

I do not have the patience for trying to wrap technical stuff. I get frustrated and throw shit. So I dont even try anymore. Got the tread rocker stripe in today, I had to lock myself in the office while my husband put them on so I wouldn't hover and be a total PITA. Came out pretty nice though. Didn't get done til the end of the day. Will take better pics outside tomorrow.

Red Devil's Rebel · 08-18-2016, 09:56 PM

LOVE this!! The glare is taken care of and the pop of color is perfect! Awesome job!

JaxChris · 08-18-2016, 11:56 PM

Totally agree, the chrome has got to go. Now about that steering wheel.... =)

Com69 · 08-19-2016, 08:41 AM

Popped them back off to take pics, but since I'm on my ipad can only put one per post.

This is dash after removal.

Com69 · 08-19-2016, 08:47 AM

Here's what the piece looks like out. I circled where there's a little plastic guide piece. Can't see it in the pic, it's pretty small but if it gets broken the top part of the trim will probably stick out sideways a little after putting it back on.

BCombs79 · 08-20-2016, 10:46 AM

Its not chromed, its a brushed finish to begin with. If you want to paint em, go ahead. But please, being blinded? I think that's stretching things a bit unless someone has really sensitive eyes to begin with.

That said, this doesnt look that bad at all.

MemBluff23 · 08-20-2016, 01:26 PM

Looks good, I like it.

08-18-2016, 06:14 PM	#1
Com69 Banned Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS 6M Nightfall Gray Join Date: May 2016 Location: Western MA Posts: 522	No longer blinded by the light! I might be the only one, but those chrome pieces on the dash hump could sometimes blind the hell out of me when the sun hit them. I had enough today and decided to yank them off and see what could be done. They are a weird shape with lots of odd angles so vinyl was out, but I didn't want to go permanent until I knew I would like the look. So I used some plasti-dip and reinstalled. Personally, I not only like how they look, I REALLY like not being randomly blinded while driving. I'm going to leave them as is for at least a few days, make sure I really like it, then I'll redo them with real paint, probably a satin finish. They come out pretty easy, I should have taken a few pics while they were out, but I didn't think of it. Attached Images

08-18-2016, 06:18 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Do they just pull straight from the front? __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

08-19-2016, 08:41 AM	#11
Com69 Banned Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS 6M Nightfall Gray Join Date: May 2016 Location: Western MA Posts: 522	Popped them back off to take pics, but since I'm on my ipad can only put one per post. This is dash after removal. Attached Images

08-19-2016, 08:47 AM	#12
Com69 Banned Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS 6M Nightfall Gray Join Date: May 2016 Location: Western MA Posts: 522	Here's what the piece looks like out. I circled where there's a little plastic guide piece. Can't see it in the pic, it's pretty small but if it gets broken the top part of the trim will probably stick out sideways a little after putting it back on. Attached Images

08-20-2016, 10:46 AM	#13
BCombs79 Drives: 2016 Black 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 95 View My Garage	Its not chromed, its a brushed finish to begin with. If you want to paint em, go ahead. But please, being blinded? I think that's stretching things a bit unless someone has really sensitive eyes to begin with. That said, this doesnt look that bad at all. Last edited by BCombs79; 08-20-2016 at 01:34 PM.

08-18-2016, 06:30 PM	#3
Com69 Banned Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS 6M Nightfall Gray Join Date: May 2016 Location: Western MA Posts: 522	Yeah, just a bunch of plastic tabs holding them in. I got the first one off by just grabbing and wiggling. The top two ends have a little guide piece of plastic, so as long as you don't try to pry sideways, they should pop right off.

08-18-2016, 06:40 PM	#4
ride98red Drives: 2017 Summit White Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NOVA Posts: 320	That's cool! I didn't think I was going to like it but it looks good.

08-18-2016, 07:33 PM	#5
MiamiBlueCamaro Drives: Gen 6 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami FL Posts: 1,725	Looks good

08-18-2016, 08:25 PM	#7
Rsblueblood Kywildcats Drives: 2020 2SS shock and steel (shocker) Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Kentucky Posts: 232	That really looks good, did mine in carbon fiber along with all the crome. When I get the car back going to try to wrap the gear shift in carbon. Well I say me but a friend is doing all the work I just help. Lol

08-18-2016, 09:56 PM	#9
Red Devil's Rebel Drives: 2017 Camaro 2LT RS V6/A8 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Boston/North Shore, MA Posts: 533	LOVE this!! The glare is taken care of and the pop of color is perfect! Awesome job!

08-18-2016, 11:56 PM	#10
JaxChris Drives: '16 2SS GD1 MX0 NPP F55 IO6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,298	Totally agree, the chrome has got to go. Now about that steering wheel.... =)

08-20-2016, 01:26 PM	#14
MemBluff23 Drives: 19 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: TN Posts: 216	Looks good, I like it.

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