danZman Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Driving me nuts and ive only owned the car for a week. Been looking for entire centre console dash replacements but cannot find anything other than cheap and tatty dash kits (stick on ones). Im thinking that im going to have to re-paint my dash to resolve the problem, but finding the same colour as the 350z interior is going to be hard as its sort of a light black. I figured going to nissan and paying stupid money for a replacement dash would be a stupid idea because it would just scratch again as they the build quality is...well....4 letter word. Im planning on: Primer: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_161443_langId_-1_categoryId_165495 Paint: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_163202_langId_-1_categoryId_165495 Not too sure if I am clear coating it yet or not.... Think this would be generally the same colour or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hey mate I have a similar problem to you the piece of trim around the gear stick that contains the heater controls has two one inch diameter white patches where the previous owner rubbed a little too hard or spilt something. I had a quote from Nissan for a new surround which was silly money because it only comes with the heater controls which I don't want or need. I was thinking of painting that part with a white gloss gel coator silver gel coat. I don't know if the paint you have selected will be a good match, there sadly is only one way to find out but maybe its an opportunity to change the overall dash colour? The plastikote paints, in my personal experience, are quite good give a decent finish generally as long as you take your time and shake the cans properly. Good luck fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 They sometimes come up on ebay, keep an eye out. I got a gear surround for £25. Gonna have it wrapped by Paul (Dream Customz) at some point in his CF facbric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danZman Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Cheers for the reply steve, just out of curiosity, how much was the quote from Nissan? 3 figures I bet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 funny you mention this: viewtopic.php?f=53&t=25969 R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hi mate, I seem to recall I was quoted somewhere in the region of 140 either way I thought no chance. Srobrien I like the look of that stripped back centre console painted black looks very good and adds a bit more detail to the interior. Sad thing is knowing my painting skills I couldn't make it look that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danZman Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Wow thanks, thats a good visual representation of how mine will look. Thats what I was scared of, the centre console being dark black and the rest being light black, but to be honest, it doesnt look that bad. Other option is silver, but I dont know if it will look "chavvy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I am having my whole heater controls, gear surround, arm rest hopefully updated to Facelift parts very soon including the relocation of the hazard button, should look lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I decided to paint mine as i was quoted over £300 for the centre console and gear knob surrounds from nissan!!!!! R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Some pictures of the scratches may be a good start so we can see how bad or not so bad it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
From A to Zed Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hi, If the scratches are quite shallow you can cover them up with a wax crayon. I have not tried this myself but I read a post a few months back and OP seemed quite happy with the results. It's obviously not a permanent repair but it might suffice your needs. Cheers, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Hi, If the scratches are quite shallow you can cover them up with a wax crayon. I have not tried this myself but I read a post a few months back and OP seemed quite happy with the results. It's obviously not a permanent repair but it might suffice your needs. Cheers, Matt Aye that was my idea mate - it does work as a temp solution - rub the crayon across the scratch and then using your finger to smooth it out - hides 90% of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danZman Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Got crayons... Got motivation... Im ready to tackle cheap plastics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 350Z Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 funny you mention this: viewtopic.php?f=53&t=25969 R i reckon the way ahead for you, brother. Ross' looks the 'nads' from the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I am having my whole heater controls, gear surround, arm rest hopefully updated to Facelift parts very soon including the relocation of the hazard button, should look lovely! You sure it will fit Jerry.... Something tells me that the new stuff dosnt fit on the old... Good luck if it does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Yes Mark, it does fit...so Im reliably informed, as its been fitted to a pre-facelift Zed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Cool! nice one Loving the facelift heater controls... you getting the centre console that fits over the transmission tunnel too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Cool! nice one Loving the facelift heater controls... you getting the centre console that fits over the transmission tunnel too? Yes, the whole deal...Should be arranging time for the fitment tonight, followed by Pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danZman Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 Pictures of my current dash for R35LEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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