Bling Tech -- removing wood grain crap...

[Mike S]

My new-to-me '96 FZJ80 has some meticlulously inserted reddish wood trim. Muy ugly. How do I get this crap off, and what is underneath. I would like grey / carbon / whatever in preferance to what is there.

M

 

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Gentle heat and slow pry. Pops off.

 

[scottm]

Be careful around switches, some have damaged them with the heat gun.

 

[Super Cruiser]

Don't use any cleaner stronger than simple green on the plastic. Harsh chemicals will damage the plastic. If the plastic is discolored underneath the wood, heat with a heat gun and rub with clear silicon grease. Then wipe clean.

Mine came off ok and looked great underneath. I am not sure exactly why, but I put new wood back in. I am sure I will end up removing it again eventually.