Scratched Center Console... Help Needed!

Sibze · 06-12-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Put some ArmorAll on it, and call it a day

Do you think that will cover it up tho???

Trips · 06-12-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

Do you think that will cover it up tho???

It will help.

pompey · 06-12-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Put some ArmorAll on it, and call it a day

ArmorAll can fix many thing, but maybe not help that lol

Trips · 06-12-2010, 12:32 AM

Well, by the looks of the pic, there isn't any on it so it's more noticeable.

Spartan 1771 · 06-12-2010, 01:20 AM

I don't use armorall products. I have found that over time it will dry and crack the dash. I think I'm going to try the dye/paint. Question is, what kind and where do I get it?

dropped1 · 06-12-2010, 10:02 AM

Small amount of black shoe polish and buff it in the scratches..Then use some interior cleaner/protectant. Should make it not as noticeable.

Modshack · 06-12-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

Ya don't try the buffing. The dye will do the best job - hard part finding the black black

Stoners "Trim Shine" will help that look better...

Trim Shine is an easy-to-use, spray-on coating that instantly shines dull or faded plastic, vinyl, and rubber with no wiping or rubbing. Just spray and walk away!

Spartan 1771 · 06-12-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dropped1

Small amount of black shoe polish and buff it in the scratches..Then use some interior cleaner/protectant. Should make it not as noticeable.

Interesting idea. Could work.

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Stoners "Trim Shine" will help that look better...

Trim Shine is an easy-to-use, spray-on coating that instantly shines dull or faded plastic, vinyl, and rubber with no wiping or rubbing. Just spray and walk away!

You always have good advise. Would you use this first, or try some of the other suggestions first?

kfscoll · 06-12-2010, 11:37 AM

Unless you know what you're doing, I don't recommend messing with it yourself, especially dye -- you'll feck it up way worse (been there, done that).

Why not take it to an interior repair specialist? When I lived in Utah there was a place called "Mingo's" that was awesome at this kind of thing...I'm sure it's not an uncommon type of shop. I'd ask your dealer who they recommend. Stuff like this happens all the time to new cars pre-delivery that the dealer outsources for repair.

Spartan 1771 · 06-12-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kfscoll

Unless you know what you're doing, I don't recommend messing with it yourself, especially dye -- you'll feck it up way worse (been there, done that).

Why not take it to an interior repair specialist? When I lived in Utah there was a place called "Mingo's" that was awesome at this kind of thing...I'm sure it's not an uncommon type of shop. I'd ask your dealer who they recommend. Stuff like this happens all the time to new cars pre-delivery that the dealer outsources for repair.

There is a very reputable shop around the corner from my house. They do a lot of work for local dealerships (tint, clear bras, wheels, stereos, etc.). I'm going to stop by on Monday and see if they can help.

Keep the ideas and suggestions coming! I really appreciate everyone's help with this.

kenchan · 06-12-2010, 12:18 PM

Just get a replacement from Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

I use masking tape (painter's blue) when doing installs.

I use Prima Nero for interior plastics and rubber. Aerospace303 is also a good solution.

Spartan 1771 · 06-12-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Just get a replacement from Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

I use masking tape (painter's blue) when doing installs.

I use Prima Nero for interior plastics and rubber. Aerospace303 is also a good solution.

I would prefer to not spend $275.00 on this if I don't have to. At least not right now.

spearfish25 · 06-12-2010, 01:48 PM

You could scratch up the rest of the interior and then everything would match

Spartan 1771 · 06-12-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

You could scratch up the rest of the interior and then everything would match

tjlazer · 06-12-2010, 03:48 PM

What I've found for this type of stuff, you can use your fingernail to remove some of the scuffing. You can also carefully use some sand paper to smooth it out and don't go too fine as you will remove the textured finish and it will look bad. Maybe try to fine tune the sanding in the areas where the scratch is with your finger/fingernail under the sandpaper rubbing that area. Just work slow and see if you can get it looking better. I did that with my G35 and it worked pretty well on the interior which looks exactly just like the interior of my 370.

If not then no loss and just buy a new one!

06-12-2010, 12:32 AM	#19 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Well, by the looks of the pic, there isn't any on it so it's more noticeable. __________________

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Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	I don't use armorall products. I have found that over time it will dry and crack the dash. I think I'm going to try the dye/paint. Question is, what kind and where do I get it? __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

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dropped1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach Posts: 302 Drives: SOLD 40th Z #104 Rep Power: 259	Small amount of black shoe polish and buff it in the scratches..Then use some interior cleaner/protectant. Should make it not as noticeable. __________________ Aaron Do you own a 40th anniversary? Join the club!

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kfscoll Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 86 Drives: 09 370Z BS T/S/N 6MT Rep Power: 15	Unless you know what you're doing, I don't recommend messing with it yourself, especially dye -- you'll feck it up way worse (been there, done that). Why not take it to an interior repair specialist? When I lived in Utah there was a place called "Mingo's" that was awesome at this kind of thing...I'm sure it's not an uncommon type of shop. I'd ask your dealer who they recommend. Stuff like this happens all the time to new cars pre-delivery that the dealer outsources for repair. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver 370Z 6MT coupe w/ Touring, Sport, and Navigation packages Last edited by kfscoll; 06-12-2010 at 11:42 AM.

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	You could scratch up the rest of the interior and then everything would match __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Just get a replacement from Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com I use masking tape (painter's blue) when doing installs. I use Prima Nero for interior plastics and rubber. Aerospace303 is also a good solution.

06-12-2010, 03:48 PM	#30 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	What I've found for this type of stuff, you can use your fingernail to remove some of the scuffing. You can also carefully use some sand paper to smooth it out and don't go too fine as you will remove the textured finish and it will look bad. Maybe try to fine tune the sanding in the areas where the scratch is with your finger/fingernail under the sandpaper rubbing that area. Just work slow and see if you can get it looking better. I did that with my G35 and it worked pretty well on the interior which looks exactly just like the interior of my 370. If not then no loss and just buy a new one! __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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