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  1. bennzwel

    bennzwel Karting

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    #1 bennzwel, Nov 21, 2021
    Has anyone tried to clean up and restore sticky vents on 355 without removing them?

    If so what process and product did you use ?


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  2. yelcab

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    #2 yelcab, Nov 21, 2021
    Nope. Crazy to try that inside the car.
     
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  3. Mike Morrissey

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    #3 Mike Morrissey, Nov 21, 2021
    Here’s a YouTube video on vent removal.
     
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  4. CANDREAM

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    #4 CANDREAM, Nov 21, 2021
    Yes on the door opener and switches on door…….all other had to be removed and is simpler. Also be careful you do not want to damage the leather if u keep them on.
     
  5. C'dwic

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    #5 C'dwic, Nov 21, 2021
    Use Dunlop 65, lemon oil, you ca can have good result..
     
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  6. Ferrarista98

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    #6 Ferrarista98, Nov 21, 2021
    So easy to remove vents, see video above.
     
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  7. Targatime

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    #7 Targatime, Nov 21, 2021
    Remove the vents, use over cleaner and a toothbrush to remove the sticky stuff, wash thoroughly with soap and water, lightly sand the vent surfaces with 400 grit sandpaper, then spray with SEM Landau Black.
     
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  8. bennzwel

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    #8 bennzwel, Nov 24, 2021
    I managed to remove the Center vent easily . The sides won’t budge ! Beside the one tan at the top, are there any other tabs for latches for side vents ?


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  9. yelcab

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    #9 yelcab, Nov 24, 2021
    Reach down from below the dash, stick you hand up into the upper reaches of the dash, and push out the side vents. It's that easy.
     
  10. bennzwel

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    #10 bennzwel, Nov 24, 2021
    Many thanks ! Do I need to pull the upper tab still ?

    I tried to reach from under the dash but there is no space to actually touch the vent on my 96 355 spider


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  11. bennzwel

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    #11 bennzwel, Nov 25, 2021
    Managed to pry it off using a flat head screw driver around the edges of the vent


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  12. bennzwel

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    #12 bennzwel, Nov 25, 2021
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  13. 348Jeff

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    #13 348Jeff, Nov 26, 2021
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  14. Mike Morrissey

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    #14 Mike Morrissey, Nov 26, 2021
  15. 285ferrari

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    #15 285ferrari, Nov 26, 2021
    The only way to do them correctly is to remove them, all that sticky mess gets down into the vent slats, they need removed and taken apart fully. We can help if anyone wants to send them out to us. We also have the dial indicator and arrow decals if anyone decides to try them themselves and need to replace the arrows. Email me - [email protected]
     
  16. Mike Morrissey

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    #16 Mike Morrissey, Nov 26, 2021
    If you view 348Jeff’s link, you’ll see that he does disassemble the vent slats….
     
  17. bennzwel

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    #17 bennzwel, Nov 26, 2021
    I managed to remove them all, clean and put back without any issues


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  18. Huskymaniac

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    #18 Huskymaniac, Dec 17, 2021
    What cleaner did you use?
     
  19. bennzwel

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    #19 bennzwel, Dec 17, 2021
    Use oven cleaner spray . Put on generous amount and let it sit for a min, then scrape it off and repeat until all surfaces are smooth . Then rinse with water and dish wash liquid and let it to dry


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