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Old May 28, 2004 | 11:27 AM
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What should I use to Spray dye my center console?? It's light grey and I have the dark grey interior. Also I know I need that tube from under the dash on the Chevy/GMC trucks to control the rear A/C vents. I also know I need that trim peice. Where can I get that trim peice?? I've heard of people cutting their original peice and putting them back on. Let me know. I want to get going on this project.
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Old May 28, 2004 | 11:54 AM
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I don't know about any die that will work on plastic. You will probably have to paint it. The other parts you need I would check the junk yards or if you want new parts check here http://www.buy-oem-parts.com/
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Old May 29, 2004 | 02:17 PM
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go to an automotive paint store and they will be able to mix you some paint for the console that matches your interior. I have the dark graphite as well and i had to get some paint when i did my gauge pillar. It matches almost perfectly, only thing i didnt like was i wish i would have went with the whole a pillar instead of just the piece that fits onto the pillar. Heres a picture of the pillar http://www.getonitracing.net/members...s/100_0719.JPG

I also have done the center console in my truck. I took it out a while back because i needed the center seat (old lady wants to sit there for some reason) I can help you along if you need help. The install is pretty simple. My advice is to trim the bottom of the heater cover under the dash where the rear a/c tubes attach to the vent box. On the vent box will be a blocker plate that is held on with two screws, undo these screws and the tube fits in its place. if you cut a notch in your original trim piece to allow the a/c tubes to connect to the vent box, you wont even be able to tell. Hell i took my console out and you still cant tell that i cut the trim piece/ cover.
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Old May 30, 2004 | 12:24 PM
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What about the peice that goes around the center console? I really need that part, or can I cut up the one that I have??
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 07:21 AM
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i dont think im sure of what part you are talking about, post some pics or PM me and i'll help ya out.
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 08:12 AM
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Do you still have that plastic console? Is it graphite? I've been looking for one.
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Old Jun 5, 2004 | 09:28 AM
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Hi Chris
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