Removing trim around Steering Wheel Controls

Marco Falcone · 06-09-2018, 04:56 PM

Did a bit of searching, could not find an answer...

So, how do you remove the “chrome” trim around the steering wheel controls of a 2018 2SS vert?

I want to paint/dip/wrap these trim bits, along with the trim around the instrument cluster and the shifter bezel.

Thanks much!

Stig eh · 06-09-2018, 06:08 PM

Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha

I just was at the decal place yesterday and asked the same question,

there is a video on another thread that shows it being taken apart can’t post on the iPad but it is there

the door handles need to be done for me as well and the vents on each side

going to be fun. do the vents and door handles come off easy?

Stig eh · 06-09-2018, 06:13 PM

look under technical modifications as I have be,led it up for you

Gen-X45 · 06-09-2018, 10:08 PM

Here is a video from another post, don't know if it will help but it's worth a look. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=Z8vJSsa2ghA

Marco Falcone · 06-09-2018, 10:11 PM

Thanks for the info.

So the airbag has to come out, then the side modules.

Then looks likes carefully lifting the side tabs on the trim.

Hmmm. Need to decide if worth it.

Jimabe · 06-11-2018, 01:09 PM

Just installed Red Paddle Shifters, so have some experience here...
Yes, made me nervous messing with the Air Bag...

Watch the video referenced in thread.

Disconnect the battery.

Pull the airbag fuse.

I used long Allen wrenches to stick in the little holes on each side of steering wheel. Like the vid, it takes a bit of messing to get the airbag out. I did one side at a time. I didn't feel like un-doing the airbag connectors, so i just zip-tied it to top of steering wheel to help hold out of way.

Pull the little plastic emblem out at bottom of steering wheel. Friction fit so just pull.

I didn't figure this out from the vid til 1/2 done, but makes real easy to get the trim pieces out...There is a plastic ring that goes all the way around the inside of the wheel that holds the right and left clusters in. Doesn't look like it does, but does. Friction so just pull. Get this out and they come out easy. You can then pull the chrome bezels off much easier.

Looks daunting but not too bad.

Hope helps.
Jim

Marco Falcone · 06-11-2018, 08:38 PM

Thanks Jim!

Car is a 2018 2SS Convertible. Mosaic Black Metallic/Kalahari interior.

I have some Anthracite and Black Sapphire Plasti-Dip, as well as a spray can of AC Delco MBM paint. Want to do the “chrome” trim around the gauge cluster, the trim on the steering wheel, and the trim around the shifter.

Will likely start with the Plasti-Dip and some Glossifier, so I can peel it if I screw up/hate it.

Just need a day off without the kids running wild to do it. Maybe next weekend...

Lemooreace · 06-14-2018, 09:42 PM

I made this a while back.... https://youtu.be/AUdnyVvp3p8

Stig eh · 06-15-2018, 07:38 PM

is there anything that can be applied or just painted on without removing all that stuff

Gen-X45 · 07-14-2018, 08:46 PM

[QUOTE=Stig eh;10219522]is there anything that can be applied or just painted on without removing all that stuff[/QUOT

Not really, you don't want a mod that doesn't look right and anytime you coat something. You're not going to want other components exposed, so you'd have to mask off the entire inside of your car which isn't practical.

saintnick · 01-31-2022, 10:56 AM

So I just did the removal and wow was that a pain in the butt. I painted my with a blue anodized auto paint.
Anyone know if that circle part can be preyed off so I can paint that as well?

DorsoDuroJohn · 01-31-2022, 10:17 PM

i put some "carbon" pieces over the stock, they used 3M to apply. They looked great, but i couldn't stand the sharp edge at the top so i pulled them off.

like these

EDFHOBBIES · 02-02-2022, 06:40 AM

All of these parts are real carbon parts from trufiber.. they do have cover w dbl sided tape as well but this is the way to go!

I plan on making a thread to carbon my wheel.

arpad_m · 02-02-2022, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDFHOBBIES

All of these parts are real carbon parts from trufiber.. they do have cover w dbl sided tape as well but this is the way to go!

I plan on making a thread to carbon my wheel.

I agree wholeheartedly. Should I ever decide to reach for more carbon fiber in the interior, I'll want actual, quality replacement parts and not some stick-up covers with 3M tape. If I can't afford or justify the real parts, I simply won't buy anything.

06-09-2018, 04:56 PM	#1
Marco Falcone Drives: 2018 2SS Convertible MBM/Kal Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 162	Removing trim around Steering Wheel Controls Did a bit of searching, could not find an answer... So, how do you remove the “chrome” trim around the steering wheel controls of a 2018 2SS vert? I want to paint/dip/wrap these trim bits, along with the trim around the instrument cluster and the shifter bezel. Thanks much! __________________ 2018 2SS Vert. MBM/Kalahari. MRR FS01’s with 285/305 MPS4S. Black Bow ties, A8, MRC, NPP, 6-piston Brembo’s w/ matching rears, OEM Ground Effects/Splash Guards, 8”/Nav. Borla S-type, Pray IM/TB, RotoFab. Past DD’s of note: 2013 Caprice PPV. (“Company” car.) 1998 Cadillac STS 1996 Impala SS 1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible 1993 Corvette 1991 Mustang 5.0 LX 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider 1986 Mustang GT T-top 1964 Falcon Sprint Hardtop. (First car, still have the key!)

06-09-2018, 10:11 PM	#5
Marco Falcone Drives: 2018 2SS Convertible MBM/Kal Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 162	Thanks for the info. So the airbag has to come out, then the side modules. Then looks likes carefully lifting the side tabs on the trim. Hmmm. Need to decide if worth it. __________________ 2018 2SS Vert. MBM/Kalahari. MRR FS01’s with 285/305 MPS4S. Black Bow ties, A8, MRC, NPP, 6-piston Brembo’s w/ matching rears, OEM Ground Effects/Splash Guards, 8”/Nav. Borla S-type, Pray IM/TB, RotoFab. Past DD’s of note: 2013 Caprice PPV. (“Company” car.) 1998 Cadillac STS 1996 Impala SS 1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible 1993 Corvette 1991 Mustang 5.0 LX 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider 1986 Mustang GT T-top 1964 Falcon Sprint Hardtop. (First car, still have the key!)

06-11-2018, 08:38 PM	#7
Marco Falcone Drives: 2018 2SS Convertible MBM/Kal Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 162	Thanks Jim! Car is a 2018 2SS Convertible. Mosaic Black Metallic/Kalahari interior. I have some Anthracite and Black Sapphire Plasti-Dip, as well as a spray can of AC Delco MBM paint. Want to do the “chrome” trim around the gauge cluster, the trim on the steering wheel, and the trim around the shifter. Will likely start with the Plasti-Dip and some Glossifier, so I can peel it if I screw up/hate it. Just need a day off without the kids running wild to do it. Maybe next weekend... __________________ 2018 2SS Vert. MBM/Kalahari. MRR FS01’s with 285/305 MPS4S. Black Bow ties, A8, MRC, NPP, 6-piston Brembo’s w/ matching rears, OEM Ground Effects/Splash Guards, 8”/Nav. Borla S-type, Pray IM/TB, RotoFab. Past DD’s of note: 2013 Caprice PPV. (“Company” car.) 1998 Cadillac STS 1996 Impala SS 1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible 1993 Corvette 1991 Mustang 5.0 LX 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider 1986 Mustang GT T-top 1964 Falcon Sprint Hardtop. (First car, still have the key!)

01-31-2022, 10:56 AM	#11
saintnick Drives: Camaro LT1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2	So I just did the removal and wow was that a pain in the butt. I painted my with a blue anodized auto paint. Anyone know if that circle part can be preyed off so I can paint that as well? Attached Images Last edited by saintnick; 01-31-2022 at 11:03 AM. Reason: Added photos

01-31-2022, 10:17 PM	#12
DorsoDuroJohn Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 389	i put some "carbon" pieces over the stock, they used 3M to apply. They looked great, but i couldn't stand the sharp edge at the top so i pulled them off. like these Attached Images

06-09-2018, 06:08 PM	#2
Stig eh Drives: 2017 SS 50th Jan 17 2018 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Canaduh Posts: 123	Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha I just was at the decal place yesterday and asked the same question, there is a video on another thread that shows it being taken apart can’t post on the iPad but it is there the door handles need to be done for me as well and the vents on each side going to be fun. do the vents and door handles come off easy?

06-09-2018, 06:13 PM	#3
Stig eh Drives: 2017 SS 50th Jan 17 2018 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Canaduh Posts: 123	look under technical modifications as I have be,led it up for you

06-09-2018, 10:08 PM	#4
Gen-X45 Drives: 2017 2SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles CA. Posts: 100	Here is a video from another post, don't know if it will help but it's worth a look. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=Z8vJSsa2ghA

06-11-2018, 01:09 PM	#6
Jimabe Drives: 2018 Red ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Spring grove IL Posts: 190	Just installed Red Paddle Shifters, so have some experience here... Yes, made me nervous messing with the Air Bag... Watch the video referenced in thread. Disconnect the battery. Pull the airbag fuse. I used long Allen wrenches to stick in the little holes on each side of steering wheel. Like the vid, it takes a bit of messing to get the airbag out. I did one side at a time. I didn't feel like un-doing the airbag connectors, so i just zip-tied it to top of steering wheel to help hold out of way. Pull the little plastic emblem out at bottom of steering wheel. Friction fit so just pull. I didn't figure this out from the vid til 1/2 done, but makes real easy to get the trim pieces out...There is a plastic ring that goes all the way around the inside of the wheel that holds the right and left clusters in. Doesn't look like it does, but does. Friction so just pull. Get this out and they come out easy. You can then pull the chrome bezels off much easier. Looks daunting but not too bad. Hope helps. Jim

06-14-2018, 09:42 PM	#8
Lemooreace Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, Black/Red Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 163	I made this a while back.... https://youtu.be/AUdnyVvp3p8

06-15-2018, 07:38 PM	#9
Stig eh Drives: 2017 SS 50th Jan 17 2018 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Canaduh Posts: 123	is there anything that can be applied or just painted on without removing all that stuff

07-14-2018, 08:46 PM	#10
Gen-X45 Drives: 2017 2SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles CA. Posts: 100	[QUOTE=Stig eh;10219522]is there anything that can be applied or just painted on without removing all that stuff[/QUOT Not really, you don't want a mod that doesn't look right and anytime you coat something. You're not going to want other components exposed, so you'd have to mask off the entire inside of your car which isn't practical.

02-02-2022, 06:40 AM	#13
EDFHOBBIES Dyno Show Queen LOL Drives: 16 SS & 17 ZL1 Both Yellow Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 4,345 View My Garage	All of these parts are real carbon parts from trufiber.. they do have cover w dbl sided tape as well but this is the way to go! I plan on making a thread to carbon my wheel. Attached Images __________________ Kong Ported 2650, Crawford Racing Port Injection, Weapon X 112mm Adapter, NW112mm TB, Livernois Ported LT4 Heads, Lingenfelter GT32 stealth cam, Haltech Elite, and Carbon by Trufiber Last edited by EDFHOBBIES; 02-02-2022 at 06:53 AM.

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