Darren-mk8 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Has anybody 'de-chromed' the interior of their mk8? I've got my panel removal tools now but can't remove most of the chrome panels, bit scared to use too much force tbh. Maybe i need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG97 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 On 6/4/2019 at 4:46 PM, Darren-mk8 said: Has anybody 'de-chromed' the interior of their mk8? I've got my panel removal tools now but can't remove most of the chrome panels, bit scared to use too much force tbh. Maybe i need to. I would be careful with the force you use. I think the panels, especially the clips that gel everything together are super easy to snap. Haven’t attempted it but found out the hard way taking off a whole door panel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavroz Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Not much chrome in ours, mostly carbon fibre effect. I am guessing different models may have different trim levels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-mk8 Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 20 hours ago, DG97 said: I would be careful with the force you use. I think the panels, especially the clips that gel everything together are super easy to snap. Haven’t attempted it but found out the hard way taking off a whole door panel Thats what i am afraid of. 4 hours ago, Mavroz said: Not much chrome in ours, mostly carbon fibre effect. I am guessing different models may have different trim levels? It is mostly carbon fibre in mine, but i just want rid of the small chrome bits, like around the bottom of the front panel and door handles etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-mk8 Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 This is the piece i want to remove (red in picture) and spray red. As well as the other chrome pieces on the door and glove box. But i can't finad anyone who has removed a centre console from a mk8. I might just mask off all the surrounding area and spray paint it without removing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbyvrs Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Would be easier to buy some trim tape and wrap it in place - at least you wont get overspray or damage the clips by trying to remove 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiFiesta Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Use pinstripe to cover it. Various colours, gloss or matte, and multiple widths to suit. Just clean with alcohol wipes and apply on a warm day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-mk8 Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 That was going to be my other option. Probably safer than spraying tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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