Driver side door panel wear

pokeyl · 04-17-2015, 02:27 PM

I rest my elbow on the upper part of the door when driving. Now I have a spot where the finish is gone. Any ideas on refinish or do I just have to replace it. Only 55K miles it should be more resistant. I have cars from other manufacture with 150K on them with no wear problems, same elbow!

DR_ · 04-17-2015, 02:34 PM

A picture would help. Shoe polish helps on scratches but I don't know if that would help what you are describing.

JARblue · 04-17-2015, 02:48 PM

Are you sure the finish has worn off?

My wife's Acura had a spot after about 30K mile and 2 years. Turns out it was a just gross arm stuff like sweat and skin that had accumulated. It cleaned off with a slightly more powerful cleaning agent than I would normally use on that particular fake leather (I tested it first). She drove the Z for 25K miles and 1.5 years and never had a problem like that.

I use Super VRT to dress up the interior panels. Its not too greasy (don't need much) or glossy, and I've found it does a decent job at hiding small scuffs or scratches.

Trips · 04-17-2015, 04:34 PM

Basically Op wore the finish and its become shiny from the wear.

I have the same issue. I think thats a 1 piece panel

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JARblue · 04-17-2015, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips

Basically Op wore the finish and its become shiny from the wear.

I have the same issue. I think thats a 1 piece panel

Of course it is... $515

pokeyl · 04-17-2015, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Of course it is... $515

For $ 500 I will Rhino Line it first

kenchan · 04-17-2015, 08:45 PM

Dang.. sorry to hear. Thanks for the headsup. I tend to do that too while driving

Asheth · 04-17-2015, 09:13 PM

Damn $515 I can't even justify that. I have it also I was thinking maybe it could be resprayed or something but color might be off. There has to be alternative hmm time to keep my eye on the for sale section again.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/271553195762?_....c100338.m3726

04-17-2015, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
pokeyl Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFS Posts: 900 Drives: ??? Rep Power: 55	Driver side door panel wear I rest my elbow on the upper part of the door when driving. Now I have a spot where the finish is gone. Any ideas on refinish or do I just have to replace it. Only 55K miles it should be more resistant. I have cars from other manufacture with 150K on them with no wear problems, same elbow! __________________ It's not my fault I'm old, I was born a very long time ago!

04-17-2015, 02:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Are you sure the finish has worn off? My wife's Acura had a spot after about 30K mile and 2 years. Turns out it was a just gross arm stuff like sweat and skin that had accumulated. It cleaned off with a slightly more powerful cleaning agent than I would normally use on that particular fake leather (I tested it first). She drove the Z for 25K miles and 1.5 years and never had a problem like that. I use Super VRT to dress up the interior panels. Its not too greasy (don't need much) or glossy, and I've found it does a decent job at hiding small scuffs or scratches. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-17-2015, 04:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Basically Op wore the finish and its become shiny from the wear. I have the same issue. I think thats a 1 piece panel 809 Front Door Trimming :: Body(Side & Rear) :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: 370Z Parts (Z34) 2009-2014 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com __________________

04-17-2015, 09:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 18	Damn $515 I can't even justify that. I have it also I was thinking maybe it could be resprayed or something but color might be off. There has to be alternative hmm time to keep my eye on the for sale section again. http://m.ebay.com/itm/271553195762?_....c100338.m3726 __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion. Last edited by Asheth; 04-17-2015 at 09:18 PM.

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04-17-2015, 02:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	A picture would help. Shoe polish helps on scratches but I don't know if that would help what you are describing.

04-17-2015, 08:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Dang.. sorry to hear. Thanks for the headsup. I tend to do that too while driving