Scratched Center Console... Help Needed!

Spartan 1771 · 06-11-2010, 04:45 PM

Earlier today I was working on a stereo upgrade and I managed to scratch the center console several times. Although the scratches are small, there are enough of them to make it look terrible. They are very small and shallow. Does anyone have any tips for making them look better?

I’m so pissed at myself. Normally I’m so meticulous with stuff like this.

Any and all help will be most appreciated.

Chris@FsP · 06-11-2010, 04:46 PM

How about some pics.

Spartan 1771 · 06-11-2010, 04:47 PM

I posted one. I can see it. Can you?

Chris@FsP · 06-11-2010, 04:49 PM

I see it now, but it didn't show up earlier

Spartan 1771 · 06-11-2010, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FailsafePerf

I see it now, but it didn't show up earlier

That's weird. O-Well!

Chris@FsP · 06-11-2010, 04:51 PM

I'm no expert, but I can't think of any way to really repair something like that.

Spartan 1771 · 06-11-2010, 04:52 PM

I wonder if buffing it with something would help? I just don't know what to use?

spearfish25 · 06-11-2010, 05:06 PM

969 Console Box :: Miscellaneous :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: 370Z Parts (Z34) 2009-2010 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

$272 will get you a new one.

Spartan 1771 · 06-11-2010, 05:12 PM

Well if I can't make it look at least a little better, I may just opt for that.

Chris@FsP · 06-11-2010, 08:02 PM

If you try to buff it in any way, it's going to ruin the textured finish, and probably look even worse. Best bet is to replace it and chalk it up to a lesson learned

Neo187H · 06-11-2010, 08:41 PM

Maybe a black dye/paint on a cloth? If you rub it right you might be able to get it just fill the scratches and wipe off the rest of the material, could reduce the visibility of them a lot.

Spartan 1771 · 06-11-2010, 08:44 PM

That's an idea. Thanks!

Keep em coming!

Chris@FsP · 06-11-2010, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo187H

Maybe a black dye/paint on a cloth? If you rub it right you might be able to get it just fill the scratches and wipe off the rest of the material, could reduce the visibility of them a lot.

That's a good idea.

Sibze · 06-12-2010, 12:08 AM

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

Trips · 06-12-2010, 12:12 AM

Put some ArmorAll on it, and call it a day

06-11-2010, 04:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	Scratched Center Console... Help Needed! Earlier today I was working on a stereo upgrade and I managed to scratch the center console several times. Although the scratches are small, there are enough of them to make it look terrible. They are very small and shallow. Does anyone have any tips for making them look better? I’m so pissed at myself. Normally I’m so meticulous with stuff like this. Any and all help will be most appreciated. __________________ ~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...

06-11-2010, 04:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
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 posted one. I can see it. Can you? __________________ ~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...

06-11-2010, 04:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
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 wonder if buffing it with something would help? I just don't know what to use? __________________ ~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...

06-11-2010, 05:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	969 Console Box :: Miscellaneous :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: 370Z Parts (Z34) 2009-2010 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com $272 will get you a new one. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

06-11-2010, 05:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	Well if I can't make it look at least a little better, I may just opt for that. __________________ ~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...

06-11-2010, 04:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chris@FsP Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 430 Drives: 2008 350Z TT Rep Power: 369	How about some pics.

06-11-2010, 04:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chris@FsP Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 430 Drives: 2008 350Z TT Rep Power: 369	I see it now, but it didn't show up earlier

06-11-2010, 04:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chris@FsP Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 430 Drives: 2008 350Z TT Rep Power: 369	I'm no expert, but I can't think of any way to really repair something like that.

06-11-2010, 08:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chris@FsP Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 430 Drives: 2008 350Z TT Rep Power: 369	If you try to buff it in any way, it's going to ruin the textured finish, and probably look even worse. Best bet is to replace it and chalk it up to a lesson learned

06-11-2010, 08:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Neo187H Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 302 Drives: PW 370Z Rep Power: 16	Maybe a black dye/paint on a cloth? If you rub it right you might be able to get it just fill the scratches and wipe off the rest of the material, could reduce the visibility of them a lot.

06-11-2010, 08:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	That's an idea. Thanks! Keep em coming! __________________ ~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...

06-12-2010, 12:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	Ya don't try the buffing. The dye will do the best job - hard part finding the black black

06-12-2010, 12:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Put some ArmorAll on it, and call it a day __________________

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