FR-S AC Controls Repaint: Removing Knobs? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

brzmaybe · 12-14-2012, 11:06 AM

Awhile back (about a year ago?) Hachi posted a pic of a set of silver-painted AC knobs on a GT-86/FR-S. I thought it looked great, and if you used Ghost Chrome I think it would blend well with the other silvered pieces. For ease of reference, here's Hachi's pic:

Now, the question. How does one remove the controls so that they can be easily painted? I'd do the try-and-see thing, but the parts don't look strong and I can envision my FR-S dealer shaking his head about replacement pieces...

i_4got · 12-14-2012, 11:19 AM

Wow, looks good! But I'm skeptical as to whether or not they're removable.

I'll wait for someone to confirm as well.

Mac1235 · 12-14-2012, 12:16 PM

Picture didnt show at all, not even a link.

Turbowned · 12-14-2012, 04:35 PM

Hey that's not bad! I am planning to do the same thing to the BRZ Limited's knobs when I get mine. Same thing with the switch panel and all the other silver interior plastics. They must be removable, just "how" is the question.

MemphisR · 05-05-2013, 04:15 PM

Has this thread been forgotten? I would love to know if someone has tried this at home yet.

Shimmyshake · 05-05-2013, 06:01 PM

I'm just surprised that nobody has really come out with any kits to replace the knobs themselves but It'll probably happen in the future.

djliquidsteele · 05-05-2013, 06:40 PM

Yeah, I'd like to remove the stockers and replace them with some kind of black knurled aluminum knob.

MattS · 05-05-2013, 10:31 PM

DIY on how to take these knobs off?

Figo · 07-10-2013, 11:02 PM

Yo man take a look at this.. I am looking for this actually.

12-14-2012, 11:06 AM	#1
brzmaybe Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Subaru Location: Virginia Posts: 77 Thanks: 7 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FR-S AC Controls Repaint: Removing Knobs? Awhile back (about a year ago?) Hachi posted a pic of a set of silver-painted AC knobs on a GT-86/FR-S. I thought it looked great, and if you used Ghost Chrome I think it would blend well with the other silvered pieces. For ease of reference, here's Hachi's pic: Now, the question. How does one remove the controls so that they can be easily painted? I'd do the try-and-see thing, but the parts don't look strong and I can envision my FR-S dealer shaking his head about replacement pieces...

07-10-2013, 11:02 PM	#9
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12-14-2012, 11:19 AM	#2
i_4got Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Vaughan, ON, Canada Posts: 441 Thanks: 19 Thanked 95 Times in 73 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wow, looks good! But I'm skeptical as to whether or not they're removable. I'll wait for someone to confirm as well.

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Shimmyshake Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Vancouver B.C Posts: 241 Thanks: 8 Thanked 44 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm just surprised that nobody has really come out with any kits to replace the knobs themselves but It'll probably happen in the future.

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djliquidsteele Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 498 Thanks: 62 Thanked 130 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah, I'd like to remove the stockers and replace them with some kind of black knurled aluminum knob.

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MattS Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 Hot Lava FR-S Location: United States Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	DIY on how to take these knobs off?

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