Those Pesky Orange Vents
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I've heard that the paint won't come off as it's actually moulded with Orange placcie, look at P1's for example, theirs are not orange until they get stone chipped, you could try getting a spare set, spray painting them with flexy paint then putting several layers of laquer on it?
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If you're really bothered about getting the paint off, I think Nitromoors does the trick. I just sprayed the paint over the top of the orange (four coats of paint, two of clear lacquer).
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Thanks for the quick responses
They are black underneath, so I thought it might be the quickest thing to do as my wagon is green (not another one ) The P1 vents are spayed black over the orange, but it comes off after a while.
However will the white spirit damage the plastic??
They are black underneath, so I thought it might be the quickest thing to do as my wagon is green (not another one ) The P1 vents are spayed black over the orange, but it comes off after a while.
However will the white spirit damage the plastic??
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Could only suggest try it on the back of the vent and leave it. If it melts you didn't hear this from me.
Seriously though, the paint will be cured, so I don't think white spirit will do much anyway. Nitromors can be a bit savage, so I wouldn't fancy trying that, or if you do don't keave it on for long, and rinse it off thoroughly.
Mike.
Seriously though, the paint will be cured, so I don't think white spirit will do much anyway. Nitromors can be a bit savage, so I wouldn't fancy trying that, or if you do don't keave it on for long, and rinse it off thoroughly.
Mike.
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Nope - you won't damage the plastic
Hi Ian
Paint stripper will take em back to black which is what Scott and I have on our DGM's like yours, they look great.
I just used some Halfords Black bumper paint. Sanded down the orange bits and then put about 5 or 6 coats on them, still ok so far a year later Didn't realise when I did them you can just use paint stripper DOH!!!!
Hi Ian
Paint stripper will take em back to black which is what Scott and I have on our DGM's like yours, they look great.
I just used some Halfords Black bumper paint. Sanded down the orange bits and then put about 5 or 6 coats on them, still ok so far a year later Didn't realise when I did them you can just use paint stripper DOH!!!!
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Could you not take it off carefully with some wet n dry paper? Take a while I know but better than melting the plastic surely!!
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How do you get the vents out of the holders so they can be worked on??
What does painting them silver look like? Wouldn't it match the lights? and maybe the STi log on fog lap covers when I get them?
What does painting them silver look like? Wouldn't it match the lights? and maybe the STi log on fog lap covers when I get them?
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You can prize them out with a screwdriver - it takes no more than 5 seconds
I actually painted mine black with some special paint (I can't remember which now!) but it's worked a treat. Ian I might still have some left over if you want to borrow it.
I actually painted mine black with some special paint (I can't remember which now!) but it's worked a treat. Ian I might still have some left over if you want to borrow it.
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Wouldn't let one anywhere near the paint!!! Just unscrew the indicator, take out and pop the little vent out from behind No chance of soing any damage then
Wouldn't let one anywhere near the paint!!! Just unscrew the indicator, take out and pop the little vent out from behind No chance of soing any damage then
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Thanks guys for the advice. Greg - thanks for the pic looks good, better than Jawa's attempt
Anyone know the best paint colour code to get if I wanted them Metallic green later on?? I remember someone saying another manufacturer than Subaru was a very good match.
Thanks again
Anyone know the best paint colour code to get if I wanted them Metallic green later on?? I remember someone saying another manufacturer than Subaru was a very good match.
Thanks again
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I used some Hammerite High Heat paint - Satin black, lasted since the summer, no stonechips.
As above, rubbed down with fine sandpaper and then wiped them with white spirit before painting.
Tim
As above, rubbed down with fine sandpaper and then wiped them with white spirit before painting.
Tim
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I used a screwdriver and a peice of card to get them out and Hammerite spray paint to cover up the orange. Didn't bither sanding them down, took a lot of coats to cover it all though.
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I agree that they look complete cr4p as orange!!! but when you get them out they turn BROWN!!!! its true - I painted mine black 2 years ago and its all chipped now.
Has anyone thought of any other colours which MAY work?? I have a DBM
Pete
Has anyone thought of any other colours which MAY work?? I have a DBM
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I've got a DBM and used three coats of BMW montreal blue from Halfords and two coats of clear laquer, looks great and matches the origional colour perfectly
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So what does it look like if you just take them out and don't put them back in at all? Does it just look half finished? Is there any reason for having the silly little things in the first place?
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Good point!! why not leave them out?? nice lateral thinking!!
Would it cause any damage does anyone know?? are they for decoration?? or do they pass air to the brakes??
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Would it cause any damage does anyone know?? are they for decoration?? or do they pass air to the brakes??
Pete
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I wouldn't just leave them out, it looks a bit of a mess.
I painted mine with Halfords' Rover Tahiti Blue Pearlescent (about 4 coats, with several of clear lacquer on top). It's a good match for DBM (on the MY00 - I believe earlier models may be slightly darker).
I wasn't keen on the idea of using paint stripper, so I just washed them and lightly sanded them to key the surface.
Andy.
I painted mine with Halfords' Rover Tahiti Blue Pearlescent (about 4 coats, with several of clear lacquer on top). It's a good match for DBM (on the MY00 - I believe earlier models may be slightly darker).
I wasn't keen on the idea of using paint stripper, so I just washed them and lightly sanded them to key the surface.
Andy.
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Ive just put clear indicators on and thinking what to do ,if i take them out what about mesh instead,or gold to match alloys mmm decisions
Ps anybody know how much they are to buy in case i srew up!
Ps anybody know how much they are to buy in case i srew up!
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I used a pair of long-nosed pliers and just pulled them out to spray.
Never got round to spraying them so I just left them out and after a while you don't even notice them missing.
Never got round to spraying them so I just left them out and after a while you don't even notice them missing.
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If you're painting them, I wouldn't bother trying to take the orange paint off. Just give them a good wash, maybe a light sanding to key them.
What colour's you car? I've heard of folk taking the paint off then just leaving them black. I started sanding the orange off, but got fed up.
TBMeech - if the P1's vents are blue, they'll just have sprayed some normal orange ones. The plastic is black AFAIK.
Mike.
[Edited by MikesWagon - 2/7/2002 12:19:52 PM]
What colour's you car? I've heard of folk taking the paint off then just leaving them black. I started sanding the orange off, but got fed up.
TBMeech - if the P1's vents are blue, they'll just have sprayed some normal orange ones. The plastic is black AFAIK.
Mike.
[Edited by MikesWagon - 2/7/2002 12:19:52 PM]
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