Interior Repair

AJChubbs · 05-25-2009, 04:47 PM

Hi all, joined this forum a little while back when I was contemplating buying a 370, all of the talk here really helped me decide to buy one. Anyhow, about a week ago today I brought home my new red Z and sadly noticed a slight tear on the spongy part of the door inside the car just where the spongy part hits the hard frame of the door. It's really not noticeable but sadly I think the dealer actually did it when he tried to get the plastic out of the side of the door. Needless to say im not that happy but figure I can fix it. I'm attaching a picture of the small tear and wondering if anyone has an opinion on the matter. I've already emailed the dealer for his opinion and called him on it but I'm assuming I will just glue it down and put a little touch up black paint on it. Thanks, and again, this forum has been very helpful in the past in purchasing the beast, hopefully now you can be too.

Andrew

nogoodname · 05-25-2009, 05:34 PM

i need to see a pic of it b/c i dont have a Z yet....lol

AJChubbs · 05-25-2009, 05:55 PM

Sadly im trying to post but it doesnt seem to want to let me attach the pic....

spearfish25 · 05-25-2009, 06:04 PM

You may have to resize it to fit the limitations of the website

nogoodname · 05-25-2009, 06:36 PM

the best way to post pics is to use photobucket.......that's what i use

Junior370z · 05-25-2009, 06:38 PM

Well since you just bought the Z, you should bring it back to the dealer and have them fix it. If you mess with it they might not replace it for you.

GreenJalapeno · 05-25-2009, 06:49 PM

^ true dat

AJChubbs · 05-25-2009, 08:20 PM

I appreciate everyone's responses and the comment on photobucket.

Here is the link as to the best of my ability:

Also, I did contact the dealer and they're going to fix it. But if someone has an idea it could be useful down the line as our cars will only get older.

Now I need to try to upload an imagine of my car for my photo....

AJChubbs · 05-25-2009, 08:23 PM

Tear picture by AJChubbs - Photobucket

nogoodname · 05-25-2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJChubbs

I appreciate everyone's responses and the comment on photobucket.

Here is the link as to the best of my ability:

Also, I did contact the dealer and they're going to fix it. But if someone has an idea it could be useful down the line as our cars will only get older.

Now I need to try to upload an imagine of my car for my photo....

copy and paste the link with the tags IMG from photobucket directly to here...it should post as a pic, and the IMG tag is in already, no need to add in a pic..

that really looks like a knife cut, take it to the dealership

Modshack · 05-25-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname007

that really looks like a knife cut, take it to the dealership

I agree....Looks like dealer damage during prep or possibly during assembly. Do not try to repair it. They owe you a new panel. Don't take NO for an answer on this It's a new car afterall..

AJChubbs · 05-25-2009, 10:17 PM

Good call, thanks again. Will update.

AJChubbs · 06-17-2009, 10:00 PM

Just like to update this in that the place I bought my Z at, Sheehy of Springfield VA just totally replaced the door panel and the plastic part. Good guys at that dealership if you need something.

Im not affiliated with them at all BTW.

SoCal 370Z · 06-17-2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJChubbs

Just like to update this in that the place I bought my Z at, Sheehy of Springfield VA just totally replaced the door panel and the plastic part. Good guys at that dealership if you need something.

Im not affiliated with them at all BTW.

I'm happy for you as I know not all dealers and service departments are bad; there are some great ones out there.

MightyBobo · 06-17-2009, 11:16 PM

Yeah, I know exactly what it was - it was the dealership detailers using a razor blade to cut away the plastic **** on the interior for delivery. I know, because I had to do it, and I saw many people cut improperly, nicking the interior with the blade. Good on them for replacing it, though.

05-25-2009, 04:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
AJChubbs Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington DC Posts: 32 Drives: 09 370Z Red A/T Rep Power: 16	Interior Repair Hi all, joined this forum a little while back when I was contemplating buying a 370, all of the talk here really helped me decide to buy one. Anyhow, about a week ago today I brought home my new red Z and sadly noticed a slight tear on the spongy part of the door inside the car just where the spongy part hits the hard frame of the door. It's really not noticeable but sadly I think the dealer actually did it when he tried to get the plastic out of the side of the door. Needless to say im not that happy but figure I can fix it. I'm attaching a picture of the small tear and wondering if anyone has an opinion on the matter. I've already emailed the dealer for his opinion and called him on it but I'm assuming I will just glue it down and put a little touch up black paint on it. Thanks, and again, this forum has been very helpful in the past in purchasing the beast, hopefully now you can be too. Andrew

05-25-2009, 06:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 50 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 293	Well since you just bought the Z, you should bring it back to the dealer and have them fix it. If you mess with it they might not replace it for you. __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

06-17-2009, 11:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Yeah, I know exactly what it was - it was the dealership detailers using a razor blade to cut away the plastic **** on the interior for delivery. I know, because I had to do it, and I saw many people cut improperly, nicking the interior with the blade. Good on them for replacing it, though. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	i need to see a pic of it b/c i dont have a Z yet....lol

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AJChubbs Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington DC Posts: 32 Drives: 09 370Z Red A/T Rep Power: 16	Sadly im trying to post but it doesnt seem to want to let me attach the pic....

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05-25-2009, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	the best way to post pics is to use photobucket.......that's what i use

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GreenJalapeno Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: La Canada Flintridge Posts: 355 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 291	^ true dat

05-25-2009, 08:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
AJChubbs Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington DC Posts: 32 Drives: 09 370Z Red A/T Rep Power: 16	I appreciate everyone's responses and the comment on photobucket. Here is the link as to the best of my ability: Also, I did contact the dealer and they're going to fix it. But if someone has an idea it could be useful down the line as our cars will only get older. Now I need to try to upload an imagine of my car for my photo....

05-25-2009, 08:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
AJChubbs Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington DC Posts: 32 Drives: 09 370Z Red A/T Rep Power: 16	Tear picture by AJChubbs - Photobucket

05-25-2009, 10:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
AJChubbs Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington DC Posts: 32 Drives: 09 370Z Red A/T Rep Power: 16	Good call, thanks again. Will update.

06-17-2009, 10:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
AJChubbs Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington DC Posts: 32 Drives: 09 370Z Red A/T Rep Power: 16	Just like to update this in that the place I bought my Z at, Sheehy of Springfield VA just totally replaced the door panel and the plastic part. Good guys at that dealership if you need something. Im not affiliated with them at all BTW.