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Old December 15th 04, 02:00 PM
tmy13
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Default Stereo trim removal issue

Last night I removed the trim from around the stereo in my '02. Not
thinking ahead, I simply used a screwdriver and created several
indentations in the vinyl dash where I was prying.

Does any know of a way to remove or smooth over these indentations? I
was hoping that since the dash had some give to it, that they would
simply work themselves out -- apparently not the case.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

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Old December 16th 04, 04:34 AM
AZGuy
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On 15 Dec 2004 06:00:10 -0800, "tmy13" > wrote:

>Last night I removed the trim from around the stereo in my '02. Not
>thinking ahead, I simply used a screwdriver and created several
>indentations in the vinyl dash where I was prying.
>
>Does any know of a way to remove or smooth over these indentations? I
>was hoping that since the dash had some give to it, that they would
>simply work themselves out -- apparently not the case.
>Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks.



Give it more time. I did the same thing on my 92 and then forgot
about it for several months. Next time I paid attention to the
"dents" they were gone.
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Old December 16th 04, 04:36 AM
Dave
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You might try to gently (GENTLY) apply some hot air from a hair dryer to see
if you can soften up
the vinyl enough to massage it back into shape. I got this tool (scroll down
a little):

http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/dealers/specialtytools.html


Also, I guess it's too late to show you this page:
http://s88853021.onlinehome.us/explorer/radiobezel.html but it looks like
it might have helped you....before.

dave


"tmy13" > wrote in message
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> Last night I removed the trim from around the stereo in my '02. Not
> thinking ahead, I simply used a screwdriver and created several
> indentations in the vinyl dash where I was prying.
>
> Does any know of a way to remove or smooth over these indentations? I
> was hoping that since the dash had some give to it, that they would
> simply work themselves out -- apparently not the case.
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>




 




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