Air Vent Rings

nolimits · 01-26-2021, 07:59 PM

Need Help

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

cthompson07 · 01-27-2021, 07:59 AM

I remember seeing posts saying they just pop out when I was looking at painting them.

Haole · 01-27-2021, 03:31 PM

I pulled my out and plasti dipped them black. So to answer your question- just a steady pull and they come out.

cthompson07 · 01-27-2021, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haole

I pulled my out and plasti dipped them black. So to answer your question- just a steady pull and they come out.

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.

Haole · 01-27-2021, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthompson07

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.

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

Haole · 01-27-2021, 04:08 PM

Pictures

nolimits · 01-27-2021, 06:01 PM

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.

arpad_m · 01-27-2021, 06:25 PM

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.

Haole · 01-27-2021, 08:16 PM

Does the trim around the instrument panel also just come off with a firm pull?

arpad_m · 01-27-2021, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Haole

Does the trim around the instrument panel also just come off with a firm pull?

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.

nolimits · 01-27-2021, 11:27 PM

THank you for the info, I need to get that painted too.

JT Camaro · 01-28-2021, 11:44 PM

HA! Been wondering if those just pulled out but have been scared to try

01-26-2021, 07:59 PM	#1
nolimits Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 29	Air Vent Rings Need Help 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 Attached Images

01-27-2021, 07:59 AM	#2
cthompson07 Drives: 2016 hyper blue 2ss Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 82	I remember seeing posts saying they just pop out when I was looking at painting them. __________________ 2016 HBM 2ss m6 with MRC and NPP 1992 mr2 turbo m5

01-27-2021, 04:08 PM	#6
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,362 View My Garage	Pictures Attached Images

01-27-2021, 06:01 PM	#7
nolimits Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 29	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
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,606 View My Garage	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. Attached Images __________________ 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, 03:31 PM	#3
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,362 View My Garage	I pulled my out and plasti dipped them black. So to answer your question- just a steady pull and they come out.

01-27-2021, 08:16 PM	#9
Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,362 View My Garage	Does the trim around the instrument panel also just come off with a firm pull?

01-27-2021, 11:27 PM	#11
nolimits Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 29	THank you for the info, I need to get that painted too.

01-28-2021, 11:44 PM	#12
JT Camaro Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 580	HA! Been wondering if those just pulled out but have been scared to try

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