This is a simple interior DIY, but really hides those fingernail scratches on the door pull covers. Purchased from ZCF Covers (ebay vendor), they use a high quality insert and permanent adhesive. Here's the steps I took:
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1. Cleaned the surfaces with 3M adhesive remover. Didn't have to disassemble anything, but that's an option.
2. Test fit the pieces to make sure you know the orientation. They're precisely cut and fit into the corners without any leeway, so you get one chance to get these inserted properly.
3. Use a heat gun or hair dryer to warm-up the insert and in particular the adhesive side. Pull the backing and use a little finger pressure to bend the insert into shape.
4. The adhesive sets up quickly and cannot be slid much, so get the placement correct. I used one edge to ensure placement before starting to allow the insert to "pop" into place.
5. Use finger pressure from one side to another to ensure the full insert is attached firmly. Since it's cold here in Colorado, I used the heat gun once again to soften the insert slightly as I went over the inserts a second time.

A bit blingy, but they do cover up some worn parts and brighten the cabin a bit.

 

they look good.

 

Thanks, Dan. It's hard to tell from the photos, but the clear coat on these inserts not only makes the weave look good, it really protects from abrasion. I was getting tired of looking at fingernail scratches that had been touched up over the years.

 

Lookin' good DM!!

Process is pretty much the same as I just applied to a wheel restoration...



Which, on first outing, chipped one of the 12 decals. Psh. Laff...

 

Nice wheel restoration, Mic! Wondering if you get any sponsorship for running those decals?

 

I just ordered a roll of the 3m "carbon fiber look" adhesive to do the door handle area where the window switches and door locks are located. Mine are scratched up from the previous owner. I hope mine turn out as nice as the job you did.