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Has anyone Painted/Replaced their chrome airbag ring?
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2024 2:24 pm
by 71eh
As I continue to paint/replace all the chrome accents pieces in my 718, I am always drawn to the airbag ring.
Has anyone attempted this? This sounds like something
@Bob Z would do....?
I read someone you can pry it out, but it will be ruined in the process, so you will need a painted replacement... Has anyone successfully taken the ring out without damaging it?
-This is not mine-

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Re: Has anyone Painted/Replaced their chrome airbag ring?
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2024 3:52 pm
by Bob Z
You cannot remove it without destroying it! It is melted onto the backside of the airbag; however, you can replace it with a plastic one that is identical - countless owners have done so. But I cannot get them anymore but this person should:
Alex Duhon
https://rennlist.com/forums/members/262 ... ments.html
[email protected]
Re: Has anyone Painted/Replaced their chrome airbag ring?
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2024 3:55 pm
by Bob Z
I forgot to say that I have done it though, twice. You will have to lightly sand it and spray it with Satin Black...just a few light coats will suffice. It should press in but if you want it more secure you can put some clear silicon into the slots before installing it. I actually painted mine Racing Yellow and Miami Blue after Satin Black since I wanted them to pop.
Re: Has anyone Painted/Replaced their chrome airbag ring?
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2024 4:00 pm
by 71eh
Awesome, thanks for the tips and email!