Plastic trim removal

lazzy git · 28th January 2007, 17:21

Can anybody tell me how easy/hard it is to remove all the plastic trim from the wheel arches,bumpers and side seals? as i'am thinking of getting them colour coded.

TTDegs · 28th January 2007, 22:44

reasonably easy to get them off - at least as far as the first foot or so of the front wheel arch (whilst I was trying to get the front grill off).

Pain in the butt to get them back on

and I gave up trying to get the grill / front valance off...

but that could just be me and my basic ineptitude...

personally, I'd take the easy option of lots of masking and spraying in place LOL

lazzy git · 28th January 2007, 23:14

Thanks TT.
I was told to take them off befor spraying them so the paint cover the trim completely to stop water getting under the paint and peeling

TTDegs · 28th January 2007, 23:31

I guess that would make sense...

honda4ever · 29th January 2007, 06:06

Hello Lazzy Git,

Maybe you can use the manual to install the parkingsensors for the remove of the rear bumper.
[HOW TO] Install Honda OEM parking sensors

Charles_Harding · 29th January 2007, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazzy git

Can anybody tell me how easy/hard it is to remove all the plastic trim from the wheel arches,bumpers and side seals? as i'am thinking of getting them colour coded.

I'd get the snow off first!

"Do one legged ducks swim in circles?"

Charles H.

lazzy git · 1st February 2007, 14:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by honda4ever

Hello Lazzy Git,

Maybe you can use the manual to install the parkingsensors for the remove of the rear bumper.
[HOW TO] Install Honda OEM parking sensors

Thanks for that very helpful

alastair b · 5th March 2007, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazzy git

Can anybody tell me how easy/hard it is to remove all the plastic trim from the wheel arches,bumpers and side seals? as i'am thinking of getting them colour coded.

Hi,
Wondering if you had your trim painted,if so,cost and possibly pictures.

Juuzi01 · 6th March 2007, 12:42

And from this thread you can find how to remove front bumper and front wheel arches [HOW-TO] Install fog lights

lazzy git · 8th March 2007, 05:51

The trim was painted by a friend

civinfo3.jpg

civinfo2.jpg

civinfo1.jpg

TTDegs · 8th March 2007, 09:00

done a nice job of it too

richierich · 8th March 2007, 09:01

Great job, that looks superb!

aoshi · 8th March 2007, 14:11

Whoa it does look really good!
How did you find the right paint color?

alastair b · 8th March 2007, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazzy git

The trim was painted by a friend

Attachment 2488

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Now that looks really good.Gives the car a more upmarket look.
If Honda had put that on their options list I think a lot of people would have taken it up,certainly I would have.Why can't I have a friend like that.

l-noel · 8th March 2007, 16:54

Yeah !!! look great ! Nice job !

Will ask my dealer to quote it (Im so unable to do something else with hands other than typing and cooking...) and plan to do that at the first service...

lazzy git · 9th March 2007, 12:58

Cheers guys i'am glad you like it

Now all i need is some aftermarket wheel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aoshi

Whoa it does look really good!
How did you find the right paint color?

The paint code is on the passenger door post

Charles_Harding · 9th March 2007, 13:46

That 'finished' looks does look real good.

Anyone got any quotes for it to be done yet?

"I've told Lady H., that I wish to be cremated. She's now planning a barbecue!"

Charles H.

alastair b · 9th March 2007, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

That 'finished' looks does look real good.

Anyone got any quotes for it to be done yet?

"I've told Lady H., that I wish to be cremated. She's now planning a barbecue!"

Charles H.

Me thinks your joke book would make a good fire.

alastair b · 9th March 2007, 16:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazzy git

Cheese guys i'am glad you like it

Now all i need is some aftermarket wheel.

Personally,I like the wheels,bought a near new set from ebay for my SE.
Very similar to what's on the type 'R'.

Now there's a thought.

alastair b · 10th March 2007, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

That 'finished' looks does look real good.

Anyone got any quotes for it to be done yet?

"I've told Lady H., that I wish to be cremated. She's now planning a barbecue!"

Charles H.

Hi,
Going to my dealers on Tuesday afternoon for fuel flap replacement,will ask if anyone has had it done and if so,cost.

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	reasonably easy to get them off - at least as far as the first foot or so of the front wheel arch (whilst I was trying to get the front grill off). Pain in the butt to get them back on and I gave up trying to get the grill / front valance off... but that could just be me and my basic ineptitude... personally, I'd take the easy option of lots of masking and spraying in place LOL

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lazzy git Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: herts Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks TT. I was told to take them off befor spraying them so the paint cover the trim completely to stop water getting under the paint and peeling

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I guess that would make sense...

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lazzy git Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: herts Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The trim was painted by a friend civinfo3.jpg civinfo2.jpg civinfo1.jpg

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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 2,703 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	That 'finished' looks does look real good. Anyone got any quotes for it to be done yet? *"I've told Lady H., that I wish to be cremated. She's now planning a barbecue!"* Charles H.