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Anyone have any idea where I can get a replacement, or paint? I'm so sad!

 

This happened on my Element too with a hanging tree that was hanging from my vent and sitting on the plastic. I just chalked it up to a loss.

I'd probably just buy a new panel and replace the whole thing rather than trying to repaint it or whatever.

 

same thing happened to a friends stereo in a 2012 sport
not sure what to do about it though unfortunately.

 

Personally I would pull, get the guts of the radio/controls out, sand it with a very fine grit sandpaper and repaint it.
I believe the color you are looking for is Honda's dark gun metallic?

Problem is that trim panel doesn't appear to be a simple panel, it is actually the entire stereo...
Cheapest one I could find on eGay is:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/09-11-HONDA-...d0cdf4&vxp=mtr

 

what kinda of air fresheners do you guys use that'll melt so easily like that if dont mind me asking?

 

Air fresheners are just for covering up the smell for people whose cars smell like ass. Whatever smells like ... that .. in your car, take it out. No more need for "air freshener." Cars don't smell bad unless you've put something in it that does.

 

Fujisawa's natural odor is lemon, he doesn't need air fresheners.

 

that's RIGHT how did you know! :P

 

i had the same thing happen to me. i was thinking of just repainting it.

 

That kinda sucks. Now we know why air fresheners have that note of caution not to put it close to trims, fabric, etc.

If you're feeling creative, I suggest paint it to your desired color.
If not, suck it up and buy a new trim I guess?
But if you decide to paint it, let us know how it turns out. GL!

 

Ive got my old stock HU for sale if you want a replacement! out of a 2010 sport.

 

buy a new trim.. runs about 50.00