Shiny black door/B-pillar trim - possible to replace?

[Space Cadet]

Hi

 

I would like to replace the shiny black plastic trim on the driver's door that runs vertically up along side the window. I cant remember sat at my desk whether its part of the door itself or if it is on the B-pillar (I think it’s the door).

 

Mine is scratched by a previous owner, am happy to break it while removing but if obtainable would the new part simply push/clip/stick in place or would I need to strip the door down?

 

Any idea on prices?

 

Thanks!

[firemansim]

 

It just clips in place with 3 studs. Just pull it carefully and it will come off.

[Space Cadet]

A-ha - thanks very much!, are there any Nissan traders on here that I could order though?

 

Just to confirm - this is for a 370.

[rob63]

This time of year maybe get a little heat into it first?

[Space Cadet]

Thanks, it wont matter if I break it removing it as will be replacing it. It looks like its available through Nissan so will pop to my dealer's parts dept at the weekend and order one. Cant remember how much he said it was but I think it was about £70-something (probably plus vat!!).

[Lacky]

Have you considered these Nismo B-Pillar ?

I think they look the nuts

[BulletMagnet]

Or remove them carefully and respray them yourself

[Space Cadet]

Have you considered these Nismo B-Pillar ?

I think they look the nuts

 

Thanks, yeah, they look fantastic! - any idea where to get them?

[Space Cadet]

Or remove them carefully and respray them yourself

 

Thanks, they look to be polished plastic rather than painted (I could be wrong) and also I wouldn't bother spraying them myself when new ones are available for £80.

Edited December 16, 2013 by Space Cadet

[ATTAK Z]

Or remove them carefully and respray them yourself

.............wouldn't bother spraying them myself when new ones are available for £80.

 

EACH ! + VAT = £192.00 :scare:

[ATTAK Z]

http://www.thezstore...ZS/PROD/50-1969

 

I think these fit over you OEM covers

Edited December 16, 2013 by ATTAK Z

[Lacky]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nismo-Genuine-Carbon-Pillar-Garnish-Nissan-Fairlady-Z-Z34-370Z-/111184526306?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3A370+Z&hash=item19e31d3be2

 

I got mine from the same guys.

[BulletMagnet]

I'd either paint them gloss black or wrap them.

I wrapped mine on the 350Z

[Vlad]

I can dip them for you

[Sharpen]

This time of year maybe get a little heat into it first?

2 studs and slide up off the 3rd stud iirc, this one will prob break if you just pull on it in this weather, like mine did.

[Space Cadet]

This time of year maybe get a little heat into it first?

2 studs and slide up off the 3rd stud iirc, this one will prob break if you just pull on it in this weather, like mine did.

 

The Nismo carbon trims are stick-on rather than a replacement, therefore for £86 inc vat I will just replace it with a new one. Thanks for the advice with the studs - presumably the two studs are at the bottom which pull away from the door and then the 3rd is at the top which slides up after the two at the bottom are free? Thanks again.

[BulletMagnet]

Now don't get me wrong and you can do as you please, but replacing a "scratched" piece of trim at £86 per side, for which essentially is just a small piece of plastic sounds very uneconomical to me.

I'd rather spend less than £20 on primer, gloss black and clear lacquer, take my time and DIY it.

 

Just my opinion tho, if you got cash to burn then it's fair play

[Space Cadet]

Now don't get me wrong and you can do as you please, but replacing a "scratched" piece of trim at £86 per side, for which essentially is just a small piece of plastic sounds very uneconomical to me.

I'd rather spend less than £20 on primer, gloss black and clear lacquer, take my time and DIY it.

 

Just my opinion tho, if you got cash to burn then it's fair play

 

Point made and if it was on an old 'cheap' car I would - and have done in the past. But on an almost new sports car, spending £86 (which itself is a joke for a lump of plastic!) is acceptable. I'm not sure where the idea of replacing both sides has come? - I've always said it was just the driver's side. The only niggle on the whole car is the driver's side B-pillar trim so replacing it for £86 is not too much to worry about.

 

Plus saving £66 to then spend best part of a weekend sanding a few coats of primer, rubbing down in-between, and then a few coats of colour and lacquer is money well spent - I'd rather be out with my wife enjoying my weekend and driving my new toy.

[sipar69]

Now don't get me wrong and you can do as you please, but replacing a "scratched" piece of trim at £86 per side, for which essentially is just a small piece of plastic sounds very uneconomical to me.

I'd rather spend less than £20 on primer, gloss black and clear lacquer, take my time and DIY it.

 

Just my opinion tho, if you got cash to burn then it's fair play

 

Point made and if it was on an old 'cheap' car I would - and have done in the past. But on an almost new sports car, spending £86 (which itself is a joke for a lump of plastic!) is acceptable. I'm not sure where the idea of replacing both sides has come? - I've always said it was just the driver's side. The only niggle on the whole car is the driver's side B-pillar trim so replacing it for £86 is not too much to worry about.

 

Plus saving £66 to then spend best part of a weekend sanding a few coats of primer, rubbing down in-between, and then a few coats of colour and lacquer is money well spent - I'd rather be out with my wife enjoying my weekend and driving my new toy.

 

Hi depending on how bad the scratch is you might want to try polishing it with some Meg's Ultimate Compound. I found that works quite well on the B pillars.

[Space Cadet]

Hi depending on how bad the scratch is you might want to try polishing it with some Meg's Ultimate Compound. I found that works quite well on the B pillars.

 

 

Thanks, would've tried it but it is quite badly scratched so didn't bother. The previous owner was a lady and they look to be bag or coat marks from getting in and out. I've ordered a new trim now so should be with me for Saturday.

Edited December 17, 2013 by Space Cadet

[sipar69]

Fair play -.probably wouldn't have been sufficient for a bad scratch but worth bearing in mind if get any swirls in future. My previous Zs pillars had some quite bad ones and the Meg's did a good job removing em

[Space Cadet]

Fair play -.probably wouldn't have been sufficient for a bad scratch but worth bearing in mind if get any swirls in future. My previous Zs pillars had some quite bad ones and the Meg's did a good job removing em

 

Thanks will bear that in mind.