Wood grain trim removable?
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From what I have read, it is time-consuming, works best when using a strong heat source and can pull up paint from the center console area (since that part is painted). A lot of members have done it though.
Oh yeah, you might need some Goo Gone too.
Oh yeah, you might need some Goo Gone too.
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r2m
Richard
Albeit, I have a couple of 98 LC's, but I don't believe there is any painted surfaces under the wood trim. At least not on either of ours. Also, IPA (IsoPropyl Alcohol) works good for removing adhesive.
Do a Google for wood trim. There are a couple of places that have replacement trim in many kinds of wood, carbon fiber, brushed metal, and solid colors. So if you don't like the surfaces without trim (or you screw up some of the surfaces e.g. scratched, etc.), you could go with one of the none wood options.
Do a Google for wood trim. There are a couple of places that have replacement trim in many kinds of wood, carbon fiber, brushed metal, and solid colors. So if you don't like the surfaces without trim (or you screw up some of the surfaces e.g. scratched, etc.), you could go with one of the none wood options.
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Trunk Monkey
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Yes. Wait until a hot summer day and then close up the truck with the heater blasting for 15-20 minutes. It'll all peel off, no residue. There's just normal plastic underneath.
FYI, The center gear shift surround on mine had painted black plastic. Removing the wood trim messed it up bad. The dash trim and door panel trim removed cleanly.
Remove each trim piece. Put a cookie sheet in your oven and put it on 170-degrees.
Place each trim piece in the oven for about 3-5 minutes and remove.
Use a plastic putty knife and slide the edge under the fake wood trim pieces to get them to lift off the plastic.
Once you get them hot and get the process started w/ the putty knife, it goes pretty easily.
Careful with the Extreme Goo Gone stuff. It melted the plastic trim, so I ended up having to paint it.
Place each trim piece in the oven for about 3-5 minutes and remove.
Use a plastic putty knife and slide the edge under the fake wood trim pieces to get them to lift off the plastic.
Once you get them hot and get the process started w/ the putty knife, it goes pretty easily.
Careful with the Extreme Goo Gone stuff. It melted the plastic trim, so I ended up having to paint it.
I have real wood trim 
I have real wood trim
I dont, and Im glad I don't!
FullyLitLED
Supporting Vendor
I kinda like the real wood ones. I'd imagine they would have to be 3D in order to deal with the curves of the dash.
scottm
SILVER Star
I peeled and replaced on one of my 80s, looked nice. I did it in the summer using a heat gun, went very well. There are plenty of trim kits out there to choose from, carbon fiber or chrome or various grades of wood or whatever.
I agree I just purchased a 99 LC from the original owner in December and I picked up all of my Toyota emblems yesterday to get rid of the "Gold" package. Had the pinstripes removed and buffed as well and lastly I just ordered from Toyota all of the interior trim in standard Black to replace the wood grain. Parts person at Toyota called and said was at $165 for everything and he was just waiting on the cupholder so I guess $200 total and just replace it! I took this into consideration because the LC only had 100k miles and owned by a female Doctor so the interior (meaning dash pad, armrest, seats etc...) are in perfect shape and the new trim pieces won't look out of place. As the dealer told me :I order Black pieces all the time for customers, Funny how the GOLD packages went away from style"!
Funny how the GOLD packages went away from style"!
ya we have one of the machines that apply the gold color just collecting dust inthe closet. i havent seen it used in years and i dont think anyone even remembers how to use it since the only person that applyed the gold package got fired years ago.
any ideas on how to replace the wood on the steering wheel. I like the wood in mine, and everything looks brand new. However the wood on y wheel is completely dried out and cracked. it looks likes lizard skin.
Has anyone used one of these kits and have pics? I might be interested in changing from the wood grain after 11 years
Easy removal of wood trim
The trim is held on by a combination of double sided tape like stuff and glue with the consistency of stiff rubber cement.
On my '99 cruiser the "wood" appliques were pretty ratty, so I removed them by slowly peeling them off, then used Goof Off to remove the glue and double sided tape. it took about 45 minutes and looks great. You don't need to remove the panels from the truck.
Doug
The trim is held on by a combination of double sided tape like stuff and glue with the consistency of stiff rubber cement.
On my '99 cruiser the "wood" appliques were pretty ratty, so I removed them by slowly peeling them off, then used Goof Off to remove the glue and double sided tape. it took about 45 minutes and looks great. You don't need to remove the panels from the truck.
Doug
r2m
Richard
I have real wood trim
I've heard that real wood fades quicker than the fake and will crack. I too am a real wood proponent, put I don't want to replace the trim every other year or so.
uHu
Bridgeburner
Easiest is to paint over the wood trim. There is a thread on that in here. Otherwise do as in post 12 - get the black plastic pieces from the dealer.
r2m
Richard
FullyLitLED
Supporting Vendor
I was considering the carbon fiber or silver, not sure of the quality of this stuff though
Dash Kit Decal Interior Trim Land Cruiser 98-02 - eBay (item 310281891797 end time Feb-19-11 18:03:28 PST)
Dash Kit Decal Interior Trim Land Cruiser 98-02 - eBay (item 310281891797 end time Feb-19-11 18:03:28 PST)
