center instrument panel/radio

[artjackson]

ATTENTION: Do not stick any form of tape, especially "Scotch Type" transparent tape on the chromed panel surrounding the radio, AC controls, etc. I did this to tape a reminder note. When I removed the note the next morning the chrome plating came off with it. A replacement panel costs $120.00 plus freight.

[f5fstop]

Yes, it is known as plasti-a-chrome. You can use the tape the 3M sells for applying to drywall that removes by stretching it down. It didn't cause any problems on my 06, when I dumped it.

[The Other Rob]

Pull the trim.. PIck a matching or contrasting color.. Paint the thing..

[cgalpha08]

Does this mean that when i take my velcro that is holding my cb radio up off, its going to take the chrome off

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[artjackson]

Most definetly!!! However, the suggestion to simply repaint it; is not a bad idea. Too late for me, however; I just replaced mine over the weekend.

[58bisc]

Just another idea for anyone with this issue. If you don't want to paint it, you could rap it with vinyl. I used red carbon fibre vinyl and warped the center console (including the vents), the shifter base, the instruments cluster, the door switches, the dash air vents and the rear cup holder. I have a custom red and black interior already installed and this gave it my personal touch. Is was also much cheaper then a replacement.