Jmanji Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 My new z has loads of small scratches and digs on the drivers rubber coated armrest, is thiere a repair method or should I look for a replacement. Another thing I have found annoying is on the steering wheel controls the metal surround has two patches it looks like the coating has come off probably from where the previous owner rested his thumbs Pictures to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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4RE Leather Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) Both are common problems. Some of the guys have put threds up as to how they repaired theres, and others like myself covered them with vinyl. The steering control is an easy fix once you have the steering wheel off. The control panel that holds the buttons unscrews from the back. Clean it up with a mild solvent and if your not satisfied spray it silver. The decals you can get from RTBiscuit. Edited March 16, 2013 by 4RE Leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Most people remove them and wrap them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) Most people remove them and wrap them So long as it's not blue! Edited March 16, 2013 by 4RE Leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Most people remove them and wrap them So long as it's not blue! Ok Lillywhite to match your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Most people remove them and wrap them So long as it's not blue! Ok Lillywhite to match your car Isn't lillywhite a Tampon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmanji Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 Cheers for that, taking the steering wheel off sounds a bit severe, airbag etc, wondering if to just polish it off fully or leave well alone. Was hoping there's a rubber paint to touch up each dig? Is it a door card off to remove for vinyl wrap, may have a go at this in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 10 min job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Most people remove them and wrap them So long as it's not blue! Ok Lillywhite to match your car Isn't lillywhite a Tampon? You just named your new white Zed..... The Tampon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) Most people remove them and wrap them Sorry to sound thick Dave.. What do you wrap them with? Is there a specific vinyl that is per cut to shape that can be bought? Thanks Neil Edited March 16, 2013 by Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC350Z Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Cheers for that, taking the steering wheel off sounds a bit severe, airbag etc, wondering if to just polish it off fully or leave well alone. Was hoping there's a rubber paint to touch up each dig? Is it a door card off to remove for vinyl wrap, may have a go at this in the summer. Just one screw and as you lift it unplug cable for switchs sand and spray dont us rubber spray or it will just look the same after a while if still unsure look at window reset guide it has pics off removing this part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC350Z Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) look at I4N build thread he just wraped his in carbon with pictures and says what he used Edited March 16, 2013 by KC350Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmanji Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 Thx kc, will check it out, don't really want to loose the rubber finish as it feels kinda good :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Most people remove them and wrap them So long as it's not blue! Ok Lillywhite to match your car Isn't lillywhite a Tampon? You just named your new white Zed..... The Tampon Thats one for the ladies lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Thx kc, will check it out, don't really want to loose the rubber finish as it feels kinda good :wink: You can get rubber paint from halfrauds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC350Z Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thx kc, will check it out, don't really want to loose the rubber finish as it feels kinda good :wink: You can get rubber paint from halfrauds Well if you like the feel off rubber who am i to judge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thx kc, will check it out, don't really want to loose the rubber finish as it feels kinda good :wink: You can get rubber paint from halfrauds Well if you like the feel off rubber who am i to judge It's a fetish of SMD! One of many little quirks he has! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmanji Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Halfrauds don't have any black rubber spray for me looks like you lot have bought it all for your personel use,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Here you go and I'm sure something similar for the steeing wheel is available: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/68771-real-carbon-overlay-for-03-05-auto-350z/page__hl__carbon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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