Stutopia Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 My 2004 GT has a less than perfect centre console, from the triple gauge surround, sat nav lid, stereo surround, gear surround, right back to the rear cubby there are a few scratches and marks. This is the sort of thing which drives me nuts, so I'm considering some options. (1) seen some dash conversion kits from USA, bringing the 06 onward interior to my 04. These look great, but aren't cheap. Anyone sell/source them in the UK? (2) carbon fibre/vinyl pre cut wrap kits for self install. Not sure cf interior is my first choice, but it would definitely be better than the marked plastic I have. Anyone advise me how skillfull you need to be to complete a great looking job with this type of solution? Or should I just buy yards of it and cut to fit? (3) some sort of upholstered covering, maybe suede or thin leather type material. Would be a professional job, same cost as option 1 you reckon? Any other suggestions/links/northern based companies would be greatly appreciated, I'm certain I've not thought of everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 There is a thread on here with some suede mods going on. The RSW CF kits are expensive, and you will probably struggle to get one for the 06+ dash, and try to update you dash You could either wrap it, does not have to be CF look if you are not in to that. Also why not for a replacement which is in good nic, then flog your old one to someone who wants to tinker with covering a centre console. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Didn't see the suede mods, will find, thanks for the other tips and soooo quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Here you go . . . http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/67459-this-could-go-very-wrong/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC350Z Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 some one also doing carbon dipping on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewan221 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Im thinking about getting mine wrapped, not so keen on the carbon fibre vinyl but seem to remember reading the normal flat ones dont cover the textured plastics of the dash that well ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewan221 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Here is the leather covered consul thread http://www.350z-uk.com/index.php?showtopic=21923 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Im thinking about getting mine wrapped, not so keen on the carbon fibre vinyl but seem to remember reading the normal flat ones dont cover the textured plastics of the dash that well ??? I think you can get slightly thicker wraps now which will not show the texture through. You could just wrap a wrap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluke Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Has anyone used the Hexis stuff to wrap their console? If so what are your thoughts? I've used cast vinyl and it found it followed complex curves a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightRacer Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I had mine flocked because it was littered with scratches. The only downside is the grey colour has faded where it has sat in the sun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Sounds interesting. Who flocked it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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