Center console to deck.

[highstrung]

Hey guys . I'm in the process of completely sanding my topside and painting . I want to paint my console as well. To do it right I know I should take out all of the screws that hold my console to the deck but the only thing is that about 3 years ago I had to pull out my old screws because they were just spinning so I took them out filled in the old holes and moved them over like an inch or two . My screws now are right as can be and havnt backed out yet at all. So I'm afraid to pull them out and paint then put them back in. Do you think I should just leave them as is and paint around them or will I be ok if I just take them out and put them right back in with 5200? I always appreciate the help. And your time . Thank you guys

[martin]

i would remove the console.. i mean if you are painting it. Are you removing all the hardware or taping around it??.. I am not good a taping so i like to remove everything and start with a fresh clean piece.. i think the job comes out cleaner and nicer.. no over spray and shadows from parts in the way. plus washing the parts after you sand you might have some water dropplets show up when you definitely dont want them to .. JMHO.. good luck.. I wish that is all I had to worry about..

[highstrung]

Thanks for the reply . I have removed most of the hardware I'm going to tape around the hard to remove stuff. Taking off the console is definitely the way to go but I think I'm going to paint around it . Was just concerned about the strength of the screw hold to deck after I back the screws out and then put back in. I may pour some thickened epoxy down the screw holes then re tap them.