355 Sticky Dash Vents (again!)

[smudger911]

Hi, The usual problem of the dash vents have gone sticky - seems there are several well known refinishers in the US, however would like someone who is UK based.
Any recent recommendations or experiences please?

TIA

[Simmos]

I did all my sticky bits myself, its really not as difficult (in my opinion!) as it's made out to be.

Famous last words -

Happy to help if I can.

[smudger911]

Hi Simmos, interesting to know, thanks. I'm not adverse to having a go, in fact I already had a go with some wipes, microfibre which seemed to remove the goo down oneside of the passenger vent trim. Not sure it it has lost the satin type finish tho'

Over the other interior parts which suffer from this, the vents look tricky and fiddly with all the vents compared with say door handles and other areas.

Would you be happy to share the process and products you used?

TIA

[Simmos]

Email sent..

[ninepoint2]

I did some parts of my Maserati with Elbow Grease de-greaser and a micro fibre cloth. There is also a chap in UK works under the name of Sticky Plastics

https://www.facebook.com/stickyplastics/?locale=en...

[silber]

The 355 trim will all come out quite easily - there are various guides on youtube and maybe stickynomore.

I've found nail polish remover to be very effective, and needing less rubbing/no abrasive sponges compared to oven cleaner and the like.

Also used www.carplastix.com/ on some components and they were very good, but may be duty to pay as sending back from the EU.

[HardtopManual]

I DIY'd. The vents need dismantling but they come apart easily enough. I used alcohol hand gel to remove all the sticky stuff, then sprayed with black bumper paint. I also had some water decals printed.

[smudger911]

Simmos said:

Email sent..

Received, thanks

[smudger911]

Thanks for the replies & experiences, it's appreciated. Some good options to consider, I'm favouring the DIY route so will give one vent a go as a trial.

[W111AAM]

While my car was at DK Engineering for a service & MOT they also did all the sticky vents and switches. Not cheap but all like new.

[HardtopManual]

btw I have loads of the waterslide decals for the vent arrows left as I had an A4 sheet printed by https://phoxydesign.co.uk/products/custom-watersli... - if anyone wants some, DM me.

[Katzenjammer]

HardtopManual said:

btw I have loads of the waterslide decals for the vent arrows left as I had an A4 sheet printed by https://phoxydesign.co.uk/products/custom-watersli... - if anyone wants some, DM me.

I would be really interested in some decals if you still have any left, as all mine are worn off (or not replaced when the de-stickying was done previously). I'll send a DM.