Silver plating over gauges.

[GitErDunn]

Has anyone attempted to take apart the housing to get the silver surrounding over the gauges? I would like to get at mine and have it painted so wondering if it's a major pain in the ass or what...

 

[Rookie]

Pulling the dash apart would probably be the biggest pain.

 

[GitErDunn]

I've done that and already put back together, got all my silver trim painted except I never thought of taking that piece out. If I remember correctly looks like there were only 4 screws to it, but what I've heard is the "casing" may be glued as well which will make it damn near impossible to get at?

 

[Rookie]

Where there's a will there's a way. Lol. It'd probably be similar to taking a headlight housing apart if that's the case. Just make sure your careful and reseal it properly.

 

[6.2]

i'm confused, you wanna get at the silver part, but you said you got it and painted it already?

so what piece are we talking about getting out now?

 

[GitErDunn]

I've taken all the silver trim off the dash/console and have done that. I want the silver peice inside the gauge cluster area, so was asking if anyone has ever taken that housing apart to get at it or not. If it's glued I may just say f that.

 

[6.2]

ah ok, my guess is it detaches from behind.

Noah would probably know, ill send him in here

 

[NickPic83]

got any pics of what u have done?

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

unfortunately, im not sure how it comes apart yet..... however, i just happen to have a raptor here at this moment (nope, not mine unfortunately) as soon as i lay some fiberglass i will take it apart. i will report back in about 2 hours.

 

[PropDr]

I been searching my truck, but I can't find any silver surrounding on any of my gages?...