Need correction touch up tip for silver shift console

Z-agin · 12-01-2010, 03:56 PM

Well, my wife was trying to use the Z as a truck, placing a box on the passenger side which overlapped onto the silver part of the shifting console.

No scratches, just the silver paint was scuffed off in a few small places.

Would anyone have a recommendation for the correct product and application process for repair?

Thanks
Brian

kenchan · 12-01-2010, 04:06 PM

tony's selling his CF shifter ring piece in the marketplace.

Z-agin · 12-01-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

tony's selling his CF shifter ring piece in the marketplace.

Golly, I certainly didn't want to have to replace it just yet, unless of course this becomes a trend then I might have to buy 5

kenchan · 12-01-2010, 04:50 PM

problem with that titanium colored satin paint is that if you polish it it turns shiny...and the layer is pretty thin. there's really not much you can do other than to paint it completely in a different color, wrap it with 3M DiNoc CF wrap, or replaced with new.

www.courtesyparts.com

CBRich · 12-01-2010, 04:54 PM

I have the same issue on the steering wheel. I think my wife's fingernails chipped off a piece of paint near the volume buttons. I've also been looking for a fix but there doesn't seem to be any option other than replacing it.

Z-agin · 12-01-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

I have the same issue on the steering wheel. I think my wife's fingernails chipped off a piece of paint near the volume buttons. I've also been looking for a fix but there doesn't seem to be any option other than replacing it.

Going to overlook it for now until it stares at me too much driving me to replace it.
Sounds as though we have a breach of Z protocol

christian370z · 12-01-2010, 05:50 PM

A trick Audi guys use to match the signature matte metallic silver trim is to use VHT Flat Silver Header paint, it matches perfectly and doesn't need any primer or prep work to apply.

Z-agin · 12-01-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

A trick Audi guys use to match the signature matte metallic silver trim is to use VHT Flat Silver Header paint, it matches perfectly and doesn't need any primer or prep work to apply.

Something I'll look into, thanks for tip

wilsonp · 12-01-2010, 06:06 PM

Silver sharpie again?

Might be a little too flat...

Z-agin · 12-01-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

Silver sharpie again?

Might be a little too flat...

What you say Wilson?

I HAVE one of those

Really, the scuffs are rather small so this may be the short term camouflage fix

Thanks!

ThoriumHotdog · 12-01-2010, 07:08 PM

Any long term protection ideas? I imagine in a few years a bunch of people will have this type of problem. Maybe a clear bra rap for the shifter area?

Z-agin · 12-01-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

Any long term protection ideas? I imagine in a few years a bunch of people will have this type of problem. Maybe a clear bra rap for the shifter area?

Yeah, anything as a first line of defense of that sort without appearing tacky would be nice. Or just get the molding replacements mentioned earlier that I imagine are much more durable.

kenchan · 12-06-2010, 11:23 AM

huh... i wonder how well this VHT silver might might match our wheels to touch up???

12-01-2010, 03:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z-agin Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 31 Drives: 10 370Z RD A7 Rep Power: 14	Need correction touch up tip for silver shift console Well, my wife was trying to use the Z as a truck, placing a box on the passenger side which overlapped onto the silver part of the shifting console. No scratches, just the silver paint was scuffed off in a few small places. Would anyone have a recommendation for the correct product and application process for repair? Thanks Brian

12-01-2010, 05:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	A trick Audi guys use to match the signature matte metallic silver trim is to use VHT Flat Silver Header paint, it matches perfectly and doesn't need any primer or prep work to apply. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

12-01-2010, 06:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	Silver sharpie again? Might be a little too flat... __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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12-01-2010, 04:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	tony's selling his CF shifter ring piece in the marketplace.

12-01-2010, 04:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	problem with that titanium colored satin paint is that if you polish it it turns shiny...and the layer is pretty thin. there's really not much you can do other than to paint it completely in a different color, wrap it with 3M DiNoc CF wrap, or replaced with new. www.courtesyparts.com

12-01-2010, 04:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I have the same issue on the steering wheel. I think my wife's fingernails chipped off a piece of paint near the volume buttons. I've also been looking for a fix but there doesn't seem to be any option other than replacing it.

12-01-2010, 07:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 16	Any long term protection ideas? I imagine in a few years a bunch of people will have this type of problem. Maybe a clear bra rap for the shifter area?

12-06-2010, 11:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	huh... i wonder how well this VHT silver might might match our wheels to touch up???