albaugh81

Did some work on my door switch covers a few days ago. Enjoy



www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBlty582zPw

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne1pW_5RiAk




Here's how to DIY......................................................... ............................









Get a can of Dupli - Color, Advance Auto sells this paint in a variety of colors. Get 100 grit sand paper or something a little less abrasive to get the stock paint off the covers. Use 2000 grit for a smooth surface finish.......this will take time. Wet sand & dry sand with the 2000 grit. Then wash cover with dish soap & dry it. Make sure the surface is smooth to the touch and has no pits & scratches or it will show through the paint. Take ur time and sand that b!tch smooth. Like I said wash the part with dish soap and dry with a micro fiber towel. Now paint it..........for every coat of paint i put on i waited 15 minutes in between.....I did a total of 3 coats.

Note: The more abrasive the sand paper is it will make the part look rough - 100 grit got the paint off quick but it meant more sanding time with the 2000 grit. Always finish with 2000 grit for a nice smooth surface.


How to get the switch covers off? Lift up on the padded armrest first next to the switch covers. You will probably break 2 parts here but not to worry they really do nothing. You don't want to break the tabs that lock the padded armrest into the door panel.













Passenger Side - Pry here with a upholstery tool or flat head we will begin to remove the handle. Use a 3/8 socket wrench w/ a 10mm socket to remove the two 10mm bolts. The handle will pull away from the door.





Once the handle is removed you can then remove the armrest then the switch cover then the switch. When ur done painting snap everything back into place switches, covers & armrest..........you will notice that everything is still a snug fit..............don't bust any locking tabs!!!!!!!!!

I'm happy with the results and appreciate my car even more.

The other routes I could of went with - overlays www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/50-3725 OR stock covers http://www.courtesyparts.com/80961-f...4_715_846_857& and take a risk of paint peel again.

*ICE*

iTrader: (48)

lmao.. love the baby making music in the 2nd video.

Waiz

iTrader: (57)

I think it would be very helpful for you to share exactly what you used and how you did it.

Lol at the music in the second video

bluelineshooter

Looks good! And smooth tunes!

AllstarE4

iTrader: (5)

Like the others said the music is wonderful!

Why did you make before and after videos? Where's the video of what you actually did?

bluelineshooter

According to his music, the video of what he did may be x-rated.

JCITY

iTrader: (2)

Did you leave a part out?
Kind of paint for one.
Just a thought...I cannot understand how people get scratches
of this type on these switch covers?Wearing spiked bracelets?
Unless you used some super hard "ceramic" type paint,these scratches
are gonna come back.
You buy the car this way?

BoomerZ33

iTrader: (23)

i'm more impressed with the choice of music

ThomasLicious

You sound like you don't even own a Z

BoomerZ33

iTrader: (23)

don't mind him. he's a grumpy old man who loves to critique everything

Toasterflyer

Eh it looks ok. Not what I would have done. Better than scratched thats for sure.

Dang man your E-brake is racked almost vertical, you parked on a hill?

Rich
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JCITY

iTrader: (2)

Hey dude,I've had my Z getting very close to 10 years.
I slapped on some CF covers on my door switch panels about
2 years ago.Did not have to,had NO scratches.Just doing the interior in CF.
People must have rings,bling watches,one guy said his dog scratched up his.
I just see this as neglect.Not taking care of your interior.
How long have you had your Z?

AngelsVQ

iTrader: (4)

look clean man!

and on a side note, i know what video im playing for ambiance on valentines day

abarclay

iTrader: (41)

Good job OP, lol at the music.

The day I got my Z the paint started getting scratches on the center console & door switches, no lie. I don't wear bracelets, rings, or metal watches. Just shitty paint from Nissan on some models.

stogey420time

iTrader: (1)

+1...

ShadowHunter66

iTrader: (4)

I'm never goona dance again.. the way I dance with you-o-o-ooo-ooo-ooooo

realist alive

nice.. what paint did you use and update the thread in a month or two and let us know how the paint is holding up

z32-z33

iTrader: (3)

Looks good, I repainted mine with Dupli-Color engine enamel and it's been holding up for 9 months now.

lbarge85

iTrader: (1)

You didn't have any scratches because those trim pieces changed to a textured paint w/ a white primer underneath in '05 or '04.5... In '03 & '04 they were just black plastic

JCITY

iTrader: (2)

Was wondering why these scratches on all these cars.
Now I know.My O3 had plain black plastic,not painted.
Obviously,Nissan gave mre thought to form to function
when they went to a textured paint.The black plastic may have looked
dull but it was sure more durable than the paint.