Painted Interior Plastics Scratches

[beconway4]

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I don't have a pic of my own door pull, but found one from someone else's thread. This is the part I'm trying to remove without breaking so I can wrap it. It really would look so much better with silver or graphite carbon fiber on it, and protected too.

 

[eddiebx]

I don't have a pic of my own door pull, but found one from someone else's thread. This is the part I'm trying to remove without breaking so I can wrap it. It really would look so much better with silver or graphite carbon fiber on it, and protected too.

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I'll be honest dude...I don't know if vinyl would stand up any better than the factory paint. I played with the 3M dinoc and while it's a great material to work with, it does scratch pretty easily too. And the problem is not only does it scratch, but if something sharp hits it like my dogs paw, it will tear a hole and look even worse than scratched factory paint :(

Hydro dip like everyone else said if you want better durability.

 

[beconway4]

I'll be honest dude...I don't know if vinyl would stand up any better than the factory paint. I played with the 3M dinoc and while it's a great material to work with, it does scratch pretty easily too. And the problem is not only does it scratch, but if something sharp hits it like my dogs paw, it will tear a hole and look even worse than scratched factory paint

Hydro dip like everyone else said if you want better durability.

Hydro-dip is a solid option for sure, but wouldn't have the carbon texture (i.e. real effect) that you would get with the wrap. At the Di-Noc price point, I would just re-wrap it if it ever started looking like crap again. My trouble right now isn't whether to hydro-dip or wrap... it's how to get the damn piece off without breaking it (and going in the hole $900+ for replacement). Reading over the threads since I bought the truck, you guys have all been super helpful. Y'all have done some amazing mods... far beyond my capability and resources. I'm just hoping for some guidance to get this one little itty bitty piece of plastic removed safely. Any additional help would truly be appreciated.

 

[KVA]

Hydro-dip is a solid option for sure, but wouldn't have the carbon texture (i.e. real effect) that you would get with the wrap. ...

If I'm mistaken, the Hydo-dip actually gives you exactly the look of real carbon fiber or whatever else you want - sure not the texture/feel but who cares.

Most carbon fiber is smooth anyway unless your touching the backside.

 

[dave9999]

One option

One option if we could get the part off is Rustoleum Universal (not just for metal ) Satin nickel spraypaint from Lowes---since I first posted I used it to fill in a couple of the deep scratches with a very very fine brush---makes it a lot less noticeable. Not for partial work unless its very fine and deep and not a big area. Its better than a black patch but only 95% match--- If I could get the piece out safely I would paint the whole thing with it and I guarantee nobody could tell difference with other car trim pieces though...its that close of a match if the whole thing was completely done with it.

 

[Native]

In all honesty id opt for a genuine carbon fiber replacement piece if someone ever decided to produce them. When I had my cayenne a lot of guys replaced their interior bits with complete carbon fiber parts, it was seriously pricey though

Macarbon.com

 

[eddiebx]

Hydro-dip is a solid option for sure, but wouldn't have the carbon texture (i.e. real effect) that you would get with the wrap. At the Di-Noc price point, I would just re-wrap it if it ever started looking like crap again. My trouble right now isn't whether to hydro-dip or wrap... it's how to get the damn piece off without breaking it (and going in the hole $900+ for replacement). Reading over the threads since I bought the truck, you guys have all been super helpful. Y'all have done some amazing mods... far beyond my capability and resources. I'm just hoping for some guidance to get this one little itty bitty piece of plastic removed safely. Any additional help would truly be appreciated.

The best thing I can think of is this thread: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...92s-ideas-since-mid-2010-a-26.html#post774421

Maybe it will help you get the panel off so you can look behind it and figure out how to remove the little door handle piece? Good luck, post pics if you are successful!

 

[harper7]

Hydro-dip is a solid option for sure, but wouldn't have the carbon texture (i.e. real effect) that you would get with the wrap. At the Di-Noc price point, I would just re-wrap it if it ever started looking like crap again. My trouble right now isn't whether to hydro-dip or wrap... it's how to get the damn piece off without breaking it (and going in the hole $900+ for replacement). Reading over the threads since I bought the truck, you guys have all been super helpful. Y'all have done some amazing mods... far beyond my capability and resources. I'm just hoping for some guidance to get this one little itty bitty piece of plastic removed safely. Any additional help would truly be appreciated.

Those silver door handle pieces are part of the door panel assembly and not meant to be taken off. That didn't stop me though as I drilled the plastic rivet tails off that were heated and squished to hold them.There are some screws too .I had to take practically the whole door panel apart after taking it off to get the handles off ,including the switches and window seal/felt to get them off and mostly a bunch of screws and little clips. It was not a 5 minute job!I used a drop of 3M 2 part epoxy in place of the plastic rivets tails I drilled out.

I had them out twice as I wrapped them the first time and painted them Krylon Matte black the second time. Wrap on something that is handled all the time like a door handle is not a good idea from my experience(kids). The biggest trouble I ran into with wraps is I found is they shrink when it's really cold and tend to lift at the corners and edges unless maybe you use Primer 94 along the edges first. I used that primer on the the inside edges of my hood when I did it and it has stayed stuck for over 3 years.
I didn't use it on my interior pieces as I didn't learn about til after I wrapped them and took some of them off . Part of the learning curve!

The only parts I have the Carbon Fiber Di-noc on now are the steering wheel trim and the center/shifter console which has held up pretty good with dogs and kids. The 3M CF Di-Noc is pretty thick and IMO more durable then the factory paint once you get it stuck good at the edges.

Hydro-dip looks like a great way to go but I haven't researched the cost or know it's durability and I'm happy with what I have............ for now.
Real carbon fiber cloth and clear coating is another way to go if your retired and have days to do each piece.lol I too had real CF trim pieces in my M3 but they cost more then I'd like to ever admit.:rofl:

 

[Native]

Yeah, sounds like quite a bit of work to do a wrap. From your description, I think painting would be a better answer for longevity.


Real carbon would be so sweet

 

[Renegad44]

I'm retired but not sure if I want to go through that process. I've had my whole Corvette interior, dash/console/door panels, apart numerous times and that was no fun....so maybe I'll look at another process for the 4Runner.

Good info, :thanks: guys....:thumb3:

 

[beconway4]

Those silver door handle pieces are part of the door panel assembly and not meant to be taken off. That didn't stop me though as I drilled the plastic rivet tails off that were heated and squished to hold them.There are some screws too .I had to take practically the whole door panel apart after taking it off to get the handles off ,including the switches and window seal/felt to get them off and mostly a bunch of screws and little clips. It was not a 5 minute job!I used a drop of 3M 2 part epoxy in place of the plastic rivets tails I drilled out.

Damn, this is what I was afraid of... not the easy answer (or the way Toyota should have designed the piece to be removed given such crappy paint)... but excellent information as always [MENTION=8206]harper7[/MENTION]. That's a sick vehicle you've built for yourself. If you ever want to share pics of what you did to those door pulls, I know me and others on the forum would be real interested to see them. May just motivate me to do what you just described. Thanks for your time and info. :thanks:

 

[dekeman]

Can I ask (another) dumb question? How does one hydro-dip something?

 

[eddiebx]

Can I ask (another) dumb question? How does one hydro-dip something?

 

[dekeman]

Very cool! Thanks Eddie. After seeing that, seems the way to go with a center console.

 

[bourmb]

The solution to the problem is to always were gloves when your in the truck.

 

[Native]

Lol to the gloves comment.