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Climate control panel scratched
« on: March 08, 2010, 08:46:31 pm »
In retrofitting my RNS-510 a few months back, like the tit I am, I scratched the climate control fascia panel quite noticeably which was pretty upsetting.

Being bit of a perfectionist (where its possible), I replaced this (£130 from the bay) with one from an R32.
Perhaps even worse, at the weekend I scratched the replacement while fitting my MDI USB arm rest interface DESPITE having a tea towel to protect it, knowing it would be in the line of fire when facking around with the cables at the back of the RNS  :fighting: :sad1:

Anyhow, I'm over its appearance as it's not *too* bad on the currently fitted one, but bad enough to pursue a repair!

Is there anything I can do with the original fascia (pictured), i.e. is the OEM paint or a scuff kit available?

Where it's all bobbled is where I made a shocking job at touching it up  :signLOL: Bit of a fail all round...


If anyone's willing to have a crack at getting it looking like new, I'd be happy to sort them out with a gesture payment for their time :drinking:

Thanks.
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Re: Climate control panel scratched
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2010, 08:48:11 pm »
Keep an eye on eBay, i saw one go really cheap not so long ago

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Re: Climate control panel scratched
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2010, 08:53:36 pm »
...For a replacement fascia?

This is the second one, 182!  :signLOL:
It's only a recovery job I'm interested in now. £130 a time isn't fun.
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Re: Climate control panel scratched
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2010, 09:52:11 pm »
Sorry to hear this dewd, I did the same to mine...   I`ve been trying for the past two weeks to find a replacement on ebay but would prefer to get the original one painted or re-finished...

I`ll keep my eyes and ears out for you. :smiley:

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Re: Climate control panel scratched
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2010, 09:57:17 pm »
you could try 1 of those smart repair firms mate,  just call a few and ask for a quote.   they should be able to make it look a lot better for less than 130 quid   :happy2:
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Re: Climate control panel scratched
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2010, 02:59:09 pm »
Sorry to hear this dewd, I did the same to mine...   I`ve been trying for the past two weeks to find a replacement on ebay but would prefer to get the original one painted or re-finished...

I`ll keep my eyes and ears out for you. :smiley:
Thanks Craig. Indeed, I'll end up with a new one everytime I have to adjust something on the unit at this rate. I'm not spending another £130 odd for my incompetence   :laugh:
you could try 1 of those smart repair firms mate,  just call a few and ask for a quote.   they should be able to make it look a lot better for less than 130 quid   :happy2:
Yeah I've noted down a few Brett, cheers  :smiley:
I've no idea how much it'd be? As you say, hopefully less than £130!  :scared:
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Re: Climate control panel scratched
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2010, 09:02:19 am »
If you can find one, you could try the Halfords dash repair kit http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_201783_langId_-1_categoryId_165492.

I've got one but not had chance to use it yet, but it does look very good and comes with a loads of stuff - inc filler, clay to recreate the dash texture, paint, brushes etc.

Got to be worth a punt for a fiver?

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Re: Climate control panel scratched
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2010, 01:23:34 pm »
mine was scratched when i bought the car,i've just paid £30 for one off a bloke who was breaking an r32 on ebay

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Re: Climate control panel scratched
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2010, 01:04:24 pm »
Any one tried to retro fit one of these! if so whats involved!? :happy2:
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Re: Climate control panel scratched
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2010, 12:37:51 pm »
How about sanding it down again and trying to apply some piano black or carbon fibre vinyl wrap around it. Cut out holes for the heated seat knobs and the climate control temperature displays. Would look really nice if done correctly.

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Re: Climate control panel scratched
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2010, 03:54:04 pm »
Any one tried to retro fit one of these! if so whats involved!? :happy2:

As in just the climate control fascia itself Monke?
...If that's what you meant, then yeah, straight forward. Attack it as if you were taking your RNS/RCD out so lift the top fascia out, it's three parts more or less with about 7 torx screws, then once you've taken off the climate surrounds you'll see there's 4 more torx screws holding it in, with two electrical connectors that just pop off too (for the heated seats and climate temperature display I think).

How about sanding it down again and trying to apply some piano black or carbon fibre vinyl wrap around it. Cut out holes for the heated seat knobs and the climate control temperature displays. Would look really nice if done correctly.

 :signLOL: :sad1: there's the killer bit for me  
« Last Edit: April 08, 2010, 01:09:40 pm by rdfcpete »
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Re: Climate control panel scratched
« Reply #11 on: April 07, 2010, 09:25:01 am »
i mean, i have got a manual twisty heater controls at the moment, is it just a straight swap for the digital ones, or is there some vag com work involved  :laugh:
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Re: Climate control panel scratched
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2010, 12:35:46 pm »
There's a dash repair guy i have used in Edinburgh area. The repair was brilliant and all for £55. I'm sure that would be less.
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Re: Climate control panel scratched
« Reply #13 on: April 08, 2010, 01:10:53 pm »
i mean, i have got a manual twisty heater controls at the moment, is it just a straight swap for the digital ones, or is there some vag com work involved  :laugh:

Na, I don't think that'll work mate as they use different connectors (that I know of?) and the twist function + electronics are completely different.

There's a dash repair guy i have used in Edinburgh area. The repair was brilliant and all for £55. I'm sure that would be less.

I've been quoted £58.50 by a guy locally to do the work and get it looking good again.
Based on what you're saying Murray, that's an okay quote I've got? What did you have done to yours?  :smiley:
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Re: Climate control panel scratched
« Reply #14 on: April 25, 2010, 10:48:16 am »
got one for sale if you are interested pete? pm me.