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Replace Yellow Wood With Dark Wood

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Old 06-06-08 | 08:26 AM
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I am looking at some good deals on some pre-2006's with ecru interior. However, I can not live with the yellow wood. My wife and I love the 2006+ ecru with dark wood interior.

I did a search but did not find any information. I am looking for input and/or suggestions as to replacing the yellow wood with the darker wood, either with factory replacements or with an aftermarket company.
Old 06-06-08 | 10:14 AM
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...just remember that the steering wheel is also wood, and has an airbag, so cost and labor of swapping isn't trivial.
Old 06-06-08 | 10:43 AM
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there is airbag change between yrs? if not, all you need is the wood, you can re-use the airbag. and changing the airbag/steering wheel is very simple. last time i did it in less than 10 mins

though in general if you ask me, i think it's going to be a pretty painful thing to do (replace all wood). might as well bring it to a good body shop and "smoke" them out to darker transparent brown
Old 07-31-08 | 08:28 AM
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I found this company that can do the conversion.

http://www.rau-autowood.com/sc430.htm

Does anyone on here have any experience with this company?

Painting/smoking may also be a decent option if I can get it done right.
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