HVAC Panel - knob removal

Just wondering why you need to remove them?

Helpful thread here on refurbing: Ferrari 355 HVAC refurb inc control knobs

 

Just did my panel last week. Snap ring pliers. Took about 1 minute
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You can also pop the clear pieces out of the knobs easily. Do that prior to refinishing the knobs.

 

Yeah I used a wood dowl and one wack with hammer they pop out.

 

When you replace the HVAC overlay, get the up to date one which matches the original to the tee.

 

Does it replicate the soft touch coating, or does it still have the hard, textured finish?

 

Yes...there is now an alternative to the Hill overlay

 

Is that the special wacking hammer that only helicopter mechanics use...LOL

 

Yes usually reserved for electrical components. Haha

 

I don't think the OEM one was soft but then its hard to tell when its all blown up and bubbly. This one below is as good as it gets and only came out to market a short time ago. The fonts and artwork are exactly as the OEM Ferrari one and is the only one to match perfectly. I am going to replace my Hill one with this one soon.
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Much better.

The HE one had too large fonts and a thick chuncky line.

This one more sleek like original

 

Yes...LOL

 

This was bought to our attention a few weeks ago and we have now up-issued the artwork along with a number of other small improvements.

Thank you for letting us know about this.

 

Hum. Following the new leader?

 

The HE version used to be the only one available and obviously was better than the sticky mess Ferrari provided, but it was not, and is not good enough for those that want to "restore" their car where accuracy matters.

I'll continue to enjoy other HE products and I thank them for their sponsorship, but opted for the best out of NY.

Robb

 

Thanks. I ask because I have an original HVAC panel that is still in perfect condition on a concours car, plus a Hill overlay on my driver. It will be interesting to compare... what's the source for the new overlay?

 

Google: 355 HVAC overlay
Its currently the 5th result

 

Lets stop tip toeing through the tulips shall we.....The guy does great work for our Ferraris and we are supposed to pretend on the largest Ferrari chat site that he doesn't exist?
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Lmao. Finally Guido.

MCJoe is daverocks. The other alternative is what he offers.

How old are we all really?

This is Rob Lays website. Let him deal with this all.

 

Let Rob deal with what? Reality? Unless you are Robs spokesperson....please tell us how old you are?

 

Guido. I am 63. How old are you? All I am saying is these are the facts.