How to remove center panel

hdrewh · 10-30-2010, 07:34 AM

How best to remove the lower half (a/c controls, PDC button strip) of my center panel?

I researched a little and all I got was that it wedges right out. That's fine, just wanted to know if there's any best way to do that. I know there are 'trim wedge tools' for the task, but beyond that...any particular side better than the other to start with? Any other tips so I don't leave any unsightly marks?

Thanks,
Howard

ChasVS · 10-30-2010, 09:07 AM

Try this:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9390

I335 · 10-30-2010, 09:08 AM

There are a couple vendors who sell plastic trim removal tool kits, they're very reasonably priced, and they work great. I have one that has about 6 or 7 tools in it and I use it all the time. Comes in a cloth pouch that you can roll and tie up for storage. The problem is that I forget where I got it because I've had it for so long - it may have been Griot's Garage as the pouch it Griot's red, but I've seen other vendors with similar kits as well. I don't remember the exact cost but I think it was around $20 - so very cheap and well worth it. Do a little searching and I'm sure you'll find something. The plastic trim tools are great because they don't scratch.

hdrewh · 10-30-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by I335

it may have been Griot's Garage

THIS ONE? Looks like a sweet set.

Thanks for that link above too, credit cards for the extra win

I335 · 10-30-2010, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdrewh

THIS ONE? Looks like a sweet set.

Thanks for that link above too, credit cards for the extra win

That's not the exact one I have, but that one looks great - perhaps even better than the one I have! Go for it!

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hdrewh Lieutenant 70 Rep 441 Posts Drives: '09 E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	How to remove center panel How best to remove the lower half (a/c controls, PDC button strip) of my center panel? I researched a little and all I got was that it wedges right out. That's fine, just wanted to know if there's any best way to do that. I know there are 'trim wedge tools' for the task, but beyond that...any particular side better than the other to start with? Any other tips so I don't leave any unsightly marks? Thanks, Howard __________________ 2009 E90 328i Montego Blue, Black Leather, 6MT, ZPP, Logic 7, HD radio, CA, fold-down seats, PDC. ED pickup 6/12/2009 mods: Koni FSDs, Eibach Pro's, Sport/Heated Seats, BMW Perf. short shifter, M-tech shift knob/e-brake handle/steering wheel, split armrest, black grilles, 50% tint, 3M clear bra.
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ChasVS Colonel 40 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: 2012 MB ML350 Bluetec Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central FL iTrader: (10)	Try this: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9390
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I335 Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	There are a couple vendors who sell plastic trim removal tool kits, they're very reasonably priced, and they work great. I have one that has about 6 or 7 tools in it and I use it all the time. Comes in a cloth pouch that you can roll and tie up for storage. The problem is that I forget where I got it because I've had it for so long - it may have been Griot's Garage as the pouch it Griot's red, but I've seen other vendors with similar kits as well. I don't remember the exact cost but I think it was around $20 - so very cheap and well worth it. Do a little searching and I'm sure you'll find something. The plastic trim tools are great because they don't scratch.
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