Plan on painting interior trim peices SILVER

[RandallNeighbour]

I know how to remove the blades from the side vents, but you don't really want to do it.

I removed my driver's side because the vent slats were all out of track and floppy.

Best thing would be to remove the vent units and mask off the vents carefully and paint them, but leave them fully assembled if at all possible. If you open it up and remove them, it will make painting easier but they'll go every which way and then you will have a big hassle getting them back in right and going left right and up and down like they do now.

[CJ_Boxster]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

I know how to remove the blades from the side vents, but you don't really want to do it.

I removed my driver's side because the vent slats were all out of track and floppy.

Best thing would be to remove the vent units and mask off the vents carefully and paint them, but leave them fully assembled if at all possible. If you open it up and remove them, it will make painting easier but they'll go every which way and then you will have a big hassle getting them back in right and going left right and up and down like they do now.

Ok explain to me how you took them appart, I will have to do this in order to sand it properly to get that smooth look.

great idea. i think you were inspired by the post going around last week about painting different pieces...i know i was, i just don't know where to start and what colour...good winter project....i'm going to start painting different parts this winter for sure.

[CJ_Boxster]

Originally Posted by KronixSpeed

great idea. i think you were inspired by the post going around last week about painting different pieces...i know i was, i just don't know where to start and what colour...good winter project....i'm going to start painting different parts this winter for sure.

Yeha i was timid at first when it came to painting these interior peices but now that i got my feet wet, i wanna dive off the deep end now.

[RandallNeighbour]

CJ, I only took off the driver's side, so I can help you with that for sure with this old thread that I posted a while back:

DIY AC Vent Fix

Hope this helps you!

[John V]

Take your time. Be sure to get ALL of the factory Porsche paint off the parts before you try painting. Use a good primer, and start with light coats. It's going to take a long time if you want a good finish.

[subgraphic]

be sure to get some denatured alcohol and clean the parts after you have prepped them. then, clean them again.

Use clean rubber gloves to prevent hand oil. Then clean them again.

The extra effort will ensure a great lasting finish. Good luck