01-26-2021, 07:59 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2017
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Air Vent Rings
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Been asking this question but I cant get a clear answer. I want to know if the temp control unit air vent rings are removable with or without taking the unit out? Dealer told me the vent rings are part of the whole unit and it wont pop off. Someone else told me you can just pop the rings off. In sorry if this question as been asked before but I couldnt find a post about it. Thanks |
01-27-2021, 07:59 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2016 hyper blue 2ss Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Roanoke, VA
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I remember seeing posts saying they just pop out when I was looking at painting them.
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01-27-2021, 03:31 PM | #3 |
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I pulled my out and plasti dipped them black. So to answer your question- just a steady pull and they come out.
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01-27-2021, 03:46 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2016 hyper blue 2ss Join Date: Nov 2017
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How well does the plastidip hold up on the textured and commonly touched surface? I pulled some of the other silver / chrome trim and dipped black, but didn’t want to do much else unless the vent rings held up decently well.
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2016 HBM 2ss m6 with MRC and NPP
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01-27-2021, 04:01 PM | #5 |
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Mine has held up great. I live in Hawaii and surprisingly do not use a/c much but when I do the temp is not changed much. I will post a picture in just a bit when I go to my car
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01-27-2021, 04:08 PM | #6 |
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Pictures
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01-27-2021, 06:01 PM | #7 |
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Thank you for the info Haole
Thats what I want to do with my vents, I dont like the chrome. I dont know why Chevy doesnt offer a BlackOut interior package for the Camaro, but the RS Blazer comes with black and red vents. |
01-27-2021, 06:25 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017
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Plastidip indeed works pretty well for the chrome, though, and it's fun to see the transformation.
Even the vent rings don't get that much "finger traffic", it's worth a try.
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2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6
735 rwhp | 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley | Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers | JRE smooth idle terminator cam | LT4 FS & injectors | TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX | DSX flex fuel kit | Roto-Fab CAI | Soler 95mm LT5 TB | 1LE wheels | 1LE brakes | BMR rear cradle lockout | JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 | 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 | 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 | 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 | 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 | 6000 - 3/19/18 |
01-27-2021, 08:16 PM | #9 |
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Does the trim around the instrument panel also just come off with a firm pull?
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01-27-2021, 08:36 PM | #10 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017
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Yup, check out the tabs in my first picture. The left and right pieces are separate, start at top center or at the bottom (whichever is easier) and just firmly pull the trim towards you. Don't use excessive force, it's just a small piece of plastic.
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2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6
735 rwhp | 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley | Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers | JRE smooth idle terminator cam | LT4 FS & injectors | TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX | DSX flex fuel kit | Roto-Fab CAI | Soler 95mm LT5 TB | 1LE wheels | 1LE brakes | BMR rear cradle lockout | JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 | 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 | 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 | 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 | 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 | 6000 - 3/19/18 |
01-27-2021, 11:27 PM | #11 |
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THank you for the info, I need to get that painted too.
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01-28-2021, 11:44 PM | #12 |
Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Ontario, Canada
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HA! Been wondering if those just pulled out but have been scared to try
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