I wanted to dismantle my triple fin side vents so I could spray them with body colour paint, rather than buy the cheap rubbish I found on the Bay, and rather than pay someone else to do it. It's not very hard, so here's a how-to:

First you need to remove the side vents, this is easy and a consistent across all L322 models from 2002-2012. There is a wiki about this already so follow this link (also done by me)

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic1069.html

Once you have the side vents on the bench it's time to take them apart. You'll need a thin screwdriver to prise the bits apart and a patient hand, this is plastic remember and can break easily if you go at it like a bull in a china shop.

In the picture below you can see the three main parts, you'll see the tags that hold the bits together, and the silver mesh part has 3 small phillips screws too. Note, there is a wedge piece in the centre fixing between the brunel grey panel and the silver mesh, you can see it in my picture. KEEP IT! You might find the mesh bit is stuck a little, as there's a thin foam line around the edge that helps it bond together.

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Good job and good How Too but I am surprised the end result is not more Glossy?

Sure they will good on the car though.

You will get them glossy but need to let dry properly and rub down with compound. Use your polishing machine with fav polish and they will be spot on. Might be a good idea to use a vice to hold in place whilst polishing Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
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I reassembled the side vents today, this is incredibly easy. Some pics to illustrate and show the end result.

The first shot shows the wedge piece you needed to keep, in place in the centre fixing:

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your hard work paid off,looks great...

Thread revival.....sorry.

Just found this as i'm looking to colour code my side vents. Taking the side vents to bits would be better for painting, does anyone have a copy of the pictures from the original post? 2011 RR Autobiography 4.4 TDV8

i recently did my vents and they are very easy to take apart.. ... - .- -.




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Thanks Stan. To be clear though, once the side vents are out you can further dismantle them? 2011 RR Autobiography 4.4 TDV8

yes you can...theres a little bit of plastic, like a wedge which needs to go back to keep the bits 'solid'....the plastic is of the brittle variety so be careful and take your time.. ... - .- -.




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Brilliant news. Just need to find the instructions to remove them again, I have front mud flaps so a few extra screws I believe.

I have a few other bits that need doing too but whether I go santorini black on them all i'm not so sure yet.

Side vents
Bonnet vent
wiper cowl
may as well give wiper arms a fresh lick of paint too while they are off
door handles, although they are not too bad thinking of getting the door handle covers from powerfuluk for ease

Do you think all those parts in body colour would be too much? 2011 RR Autobiography 4.4 TDV8