How to remove AC surround?! - LotusTalk

BadtZ · 09-29-2009, 10:39 PM

Hey! I have always wanted to remove the AC surround and paint it mat black to match the interior, but i could never fidn a thread that teaches how to remove the surround.

Do i need to sand it before painting?

I believe this must have been talked about but couldnt find the threat

please shoot me your knowledge or even your 0.02

JWA · 09-29-2009, 10:43 PM

It's very easy to remove. There are two screws underneath the "oddments tray"/shelf. Remove them, and then the bottom support can be moved enough to allow the tabs on the top to be freed.

BadtZ · 09-29-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JWA

It's very easy to remove. There are two screws underneath the "oddments tray"/shelf. Remove them, and then the bottom support can be moved enough to allow the tabs on the top to be freed.

Thanks alot! I will try it out tomorrow morning

Got everything prepared alrdy

buzzy · 09-30-2009, 07:05 AM

You don't need to sand it if you are painting it black, you'll smooth off the texture on the plastic if you do. I made the mistake on a part of my center console and it looks too smooth with the black paint.

Just it with some Krylon plastic.

TheViper · 09-30-2009, 07:59 AM

If it is loose enough, it can be just slid out without removing the screws, after depressing the two top tabs. The screws just hold the runner support bracket.
Michael

wings & wheels · 10-05-2009, 11:52 AM

I just replaced the surround with a new matte black one from Lotus. I was in the area of $15 and has a nice dull rubberized black coating. I intended to paint mine until I saw the cost.

You do not have to undo the screws under the tray. Just use a flat, thin object to depress the tabs on top of the surround and then pull it back. Mine was a tight fit and a very little bit of side to side pressure should get it out, be careful though, it is plastic on plastic. w

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wings & wheels Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 23 Images: 2	New black surround is approx. $15 from Lotus. I just replaced the surround with a new matte black one from Lotus. I was in the area of $15 and has a nice dull rubberized black coating. I intended to paint mine until I saw the cost. You do not have to undo the screws under the tray. Just use a flat, thin object to depress the tabs on top of the surround and then pull it back. Mine was a tight fit and a very little bit of side to side pressure should get it out, be careful though, it is plastic on plastic. w

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09-29-2009, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,737	It's very easy to remove. There are two screws underneath the "oddments tray"/shelf. Remove them, and then the bottom support can be moved enough to allow the tabs on the top to be freed.

09-30-2009, 07:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
buzzy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Moon Posts: 879 Images: 10	You don't need to sand it if you are painting it black, you'll smooth off the texture on the plastic if you do. I made the mistake on a part of my center console and it looks too smooth with the black paint. Just it with some Krylon plastic.

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