Silver interior trim modifications

dP3NGU1N · 01-31-2013, 02:58 AM

I know some people have painted the interior silver trim pieces but these are high wear areas and I don't want to go through the hassle of having to repaint after a few months or years.

My question is how viable is wrapping as an alternative? I know some trim pieces like the window switch and the shift knob ring is probably pretty easy to do but how about something like the door handles (int)?

Is there a work around for a part as difficult to wrap as the interior door handles?

I'm aware that some vendors on here offer CF snap on alternatives, however, I'm not going for the CF look. I'd like to try to roughly match the exterior (I say roughly because it's on the inside and you can't juxtapose the int/ext)

Sorry if this has been posted before, did a quick search but nothing too thorough.

Thanks!

TenaciousZ · 01-31-2013, 10:31 AM

I have wondered the same thing.

I've seen brushed aluminum dynoc overlay which make me think that could work if done correctly.

Hoping someone has tried something like this...

MX52Z · 01-31-2013, 10:39 AM

I've been pondering the same thing lately as well. I was even going to post a question if there was a tough, automotive silver (Duplicolor?) that matched the stock silver so that I could repaint the cup holder and door handle pieces.

dP3NGU1N · 01-31-2013, 11:14 AM

I guess I'll be asking my buddies at impressive wraps over the weekend and we will see.

TenaciousZ · 01-31-2013, 03:16 PM

one of the few Zs I have found with something like this done:

inside:
http://www.the370z.com/attachments/e...hink-370z7.jpg

whole thread:
Tell Me What you Think..

kenchan · 01-31-2013, 04:06 PM

how about get clearbra and just wrap it?

i did this on my G's titanium colored interior door handle as it was prone to scuffs from even my watch.

Dlm6568 · 01-31-2013, 04:12 PM

I wrapped my old BMW 330ci in a silver wrap. the interior was wood grain, and I just didnt like the look. It wasn't that bad to do you need to find the right kind of wrap. I have to find my pics and will post.

Don't mind the small box that was my son's 5th grade science/engineering project.

Wrap, silicone spatula and a hair dryer, and patience lots of patience!

Good Luck

dP3NGU1N · 01-31-2013, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

how about get clearbra and just wrap it?

i did this on my G's titanium colored interior door handle as it was prone to scuffs from even my watch.

Because I want to get rid of the silver color. Not a fan of it. I'd rather have it match my car's exterior.

dP3NGU1N · 01-31-2013, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TenaciousZ

one of the few Zs I have found with something like this done:

inside:
http://www.the370z.com/attachments/e...hink-370z7.jpg

whole thread:
Tell Me What you Think..

You know I'm not sure that's wrapped. I could be wrong but I think it's a water transfered graphic.

TenaciousZ · 01-31-2013, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dlm6568

I wrapped my old BMW 330ci in a silver wrap. the interior was wood grain, and I just didnt like the look. It wasn't that bad to do you need to find the right kind of wrap. I have to find my pics and will post.

Don't mind the small box that was my son's 5th grade science/engineering project.

Wrap, silicone spatula and a hair dryer, and patience lots of patience!

Good Luck

In my nightmares, I drive a car with wood grain all over the interior.

dP3NGU1N · 01-31-2013, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dlm6568

I wrapped my old BMW 330ci in a silver wrap. the interior was wood grain, and I just didnt like the look. It wasn't that bad to do you need to find the right kind of wrap. I have to find my pics and will post.

Don't mind the small box that was my son's 5th grade science/engineering project.

Wrap, silicone spatula and a hair dryer, and patience lots of patience!

Good Luck

That wrap turned out really clean! I think most of the parts on our Zs can be wrapped just fine, only the door handles keep me from going for it =\

01-31-2013, 02:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	Silver interior trim modifications I know some people have painted the interior silver trim pieces but these are high wear areas and I don't want to go through the hassle of having to repaint after a few months or years. My question is how viable is wrapping as an alternative? I know some trim pieces like the window switch and the shift knob ring is probably pretty easy to do but how about something like the door handles (int)? Is there a work around for a part as difficult to wrap as the interior door handles? I'm aware that some vendors on here offer CF snap on alternatives, however, I'm not going for the CF look. I'd like to try to roughly match the exterior (I say roughly because it's on the inside and you can't juxtapose the int/ext) Sorry if this has been posted before, did a quick search but nothing too thorough. Thanks!

01-31-2013, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
TenaciousZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 160 Drives: Black 09 sp/tour/nav Rep Power: 15	I have wondered the same thing. I've seen brushed aluminum dynoc overlay which make me think that could work if done correctly. Hoping someone has tried something like this... __________________ 09 370Z Black Sport/Touring/Navi Red Stitching

01-31-2013, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	I guess I'll be asking my buddies at impressive wraps over the weekend and we will see. TenaciousZ likes this.

01-31-2013, 03:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
TenaciousZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 160 Drives: Black 09 sp/tour/nav Rep Power: 15	one of the few Zs I have found with something like this done: inside: http://www.the370z.com/attachments/e...hink-370z7.jpg whole thread: Tell Me What you Think.. __________________ 09 370Z Black Sport/Touring/Navi Red Stitching

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MX52Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 471 Drives: Z'less por ahora Rep Power: 12	I've been pondering the same thing lately as well. I was even going to post a question if there was a tough, automotive silver (Duplicolor?) that matched the stock silver so that I could repaint the cup holder and door handle pieces.

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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	how about get clearbra and just wrap it? i did this on my G's titanium colored interior door handle as it was prone to scuffs from even my watch.