Console trim (bezel) refinishing

[david h]

I have learned there is a lot of NSX knowledge out there, so here goes. My console trim has some discoloration and I want to restore it. Does anyone out there know the proper way as well as the correct color to repaint or restore the OEM console trim? Thanks.

 

[HIJACKER]

There is another thread on this that I just saw the other day. Did you try searching? I remember something about light sanding and using a "Honda OEM gray color" which you can pick up at any auto parts store.

 

[david h]

Thanks for that tip, I will search for it.

 

[fenixv8]

Any idea which grey?

 

[chudson1549]

I believe its honda graphite grey. The have it at autozone

 

[stevieray122854]

If you want it done right, send it to Joe (pbassjo) at Vince's Auto Body Works. He redid 2 bezels for me and they are a perfect match to the OEM door panel switch covers. The Dupli-Color Honda Graphite Grey (P/N 88-00928) is close but is not an exact match. Check out this post here.

 

[darksparkz]

http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35975

 

[shawn110975]

yeah but whats the metal color in the 2002+ years its not grey its almost a gun metal but glossy. I am going to redue mine soon

and didnt want to have to do my doors to match.

02+ color anyone know what it is?

 

[PHOEN$X]

If you want it done right, send it to Joe (pbassjo) at Vince's Auto Body Works. He redid 2 bezels for me and they are a perfect match to the OEM door panel switch covers. The Dupli-Color Honda Graphite Grey (P/N 88-00928) is close but is not an exact match. Check out this post here.

How much? My console trim has bubbles and it really bugs me.

 

[PHOEN$X]

There's also some info (and lots of pics) in this thread.

 

[stevieray122854]

How much? My console trim has bubbles and it really bugs me.

Call or PM him, varies on how much work he has to do to it. Great guy. Hell, I live in Tennessee and sent my bezels to Poughkeepsie, NY for him to do. That ought to tell you something---

 

[PHOEN$X]

Call or PM him, varies on how much work he has to do to it. Great guy. Hell, I live in Tennessee and sent my bezels to Poughkeepsie, NY for him to do. That ought to tell you something---

Will do. Thanks.

 

[david h]

Wow, I am learning a lot! Thanks for the input to date everyone!

 

[PHOEN$X]

Call or PM him, varies on how much work he has to do to it. Great guy. Hell, I live in Tennessee and sent my bezels to Poughkeepsie, NY for him to do. That ought to tell you something---

Unfortunately Joe no longer provides this service as he says it is too labor intensive and not cost effective for a body shop to do. Looks like it'll probably end up being another DIY project at some point.

 

[Osiris_x11]

get creative...

Depending on what I decide to do w/ my interior w/ regards to trim (refinish center-console & door-panels in piano lacquer, DIY refinish using "Honda Graphite Gray", overlay a 3M/Dupont metallic vinyl film, professional refinish, etc), here's a worthwhile service offering to look into:

http://www.stickynomore.com

(I may even send my stock Bose head-unit to them!)

I'd also add that just about any major metro area likely has some experienced, proficient, and professional custom interior businesses (ie. boats, RV's, leisure/pleasure craft, and late-model/custom/vintage/antique automobiles). It'd be worthwhile to call around.

And lastly, check the myriad of binders/catalogs of high-quality, metallic overlay films that are available from 3M, Dupont, and others. On a properly prepped surface, such a finish would be very close to the original.