Interior/Exterior Tach trim ring question

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Nov 25, 2010 | 02:15 PM

Aztecvspec002

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Tach trim ring question

I have a 2010 S with the flat silver gauge rings, I was at the local MINI dealer and noticed the 2011 models have black tach trim rings. I asked the dealer and they said it only comes with the tach. So I was wondering if I can just remove the ring so I can paint it? I have all black interior and loved the way that one thing changed the look of the car.
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Nov 25, 2010 | 07:45 PM

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Yes its the same part. Just be prepared to spend some money on it

Nov 26, 2010 | 01:43 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Aztecvspec002

So I was wondering if I can just remove the ring so I can paint it?

The silver ring is plastic welded to the front piece of the tach's black housing. However, that piece is easy enough to remove, then you can mask it off and paint the silver part.

You can see instructions and pics for taking apart the tach in this document:
http://www.fes-auto.com/upload/doc/5...tion_Guide.pdf