New to CTS world, interior question
02-17-2011, 01:47 PM
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New to CTS world, interior question Hey guys!
I just joined your community by purchasing my first Cadillac yesterday: a 2005 CTS-V. I love the car but it needs just a touch of tlc.
The wood trim around the navigation unit seems to be faded badly and needs to be replaced. Is there anywhere that I can find replacement trim or do I have to go to the dealership? Also, was there any other interior trim available besides the wood grain?
Thats all for now, Thanks!
I just joined your community by purchasing my first Cadillac yesterday: a 2005 CTS-V. I love the car but it needs just a touch of tlc.
The wood trim around the navigation unit seems to be faded badly and needs to be replaced. Is there anywhere that I can find replacement trim or do I have to go to the dealership? Also, was there any other interior trim available besides the wood grain?
Thats all for now, Thanks!
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02-17-2011, 03:30 PM
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I got my heatgun from ACE hardware a long time ago and it works like a charm still after 4 years. I did the heat gun but had to use pilers because the overlay was to hot for me to get a hold of but I probably could of used a glove.
02-18-2011, 05:22 PM
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so i finished removing all of the fake wood crap today and started with some goo gone. Some areas are ALOT easier to clean off than others. Im having a really hard time around my navigation and heat controls.
Is there a certain method that you guys have for doing this to save some time?
Do you just spray on and start scrubbing right away or do you try and let it sit for awhile? Do you just use a regular towel or something else? This stuff is really stubborn!!
Is there a certain method that you guys have for doing this to save some time?
Do you just spray on and start scrubbing right away or do you try and let it sit for awhile? Do you just use a regular towel or something else? This stuff is really stubborn!!
02-18-2011, 05:31 PM
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I haven't done what you are trying to do, but generally letting goo-gone sit a bit can't hurt. Just be careful that it doesn't run all over the place.
I like nice wood interiors, but those stick-on kits rarely look good. I suspect you'll be pleased when all traces of it are gone.
I like nice wood interiors, but those stick-on kits rarely look good. I suspect you'll be pleased when all traces of it are gone.
02-18-2011, 06:52 PM
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Do you have one of those steam cleaners, or access to one? Steam works pretty well and the home units are generally not hot or powerful enough to melt the plastic; but they do work well enough though.
You may just need to apply the goo gone a few times as some of that glue is pretty stout. I use rubbing alcohol most of the time to remove residue, but sometimes plastics don't like that...Even so, when I do, it usually takes a few applications to remove all the residue.
You may just need to apply the goo gone a few times as some of that glue is pretty stout. I use rubbing alcohol most of the time to remove residue, but sometimes plastics don't like that...Even so, when I do, it usually takes a few applications to remove all the residue.
