interior trim

Discuss washing, waxing and detailing information as well as interior/exterior cosmetic modifications. This includes neons, body, cosmetic wheels, etc. Even under the hood detailing.
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Whats the best way to remove the rubber type coating on the interior trim pieces before painting?
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I've found this out accidentally... soak in hot water
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that's it really?
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Which piece are we talking about here? Like the dash and cluster trim?
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yea cluster trim, console center pieces. they have a rubber like coating on them.
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wast3dd3ath wrote:yea cluster trim, console center pieces. they have a rubber like coating on them.
So that's what you're asking about. I hate that stuff and have been wondering what would take it off. The oldest son has that "crap" on the dash of his CTS too. I can't imagine what led GM to put that mess on/in their cars. Thanks Andrew, for the info on how to remove that stuff. - BC
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