Seat Control Trim Plates
 

These trim gets stained and sad looking after 15 plus years in the car.
Easiest way to clean this up is to get a raser blade to pick up one corner and pull up the trim plates (very carefully as not to rip or bend). For seat control, fore and aft, you need to protect the plastic trim, slide a screw driver blade under the sliding switch and pop the piece out.

After trim plate has been removed, wet sand it down with 800 grit followed by thin layers of satin clear spray paint.
I used Pactra plastic model sparay paint.

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When fully dry, used double sided scotch tape to re-stick over the control switch assembly.

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Oh! This one is for you David.

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COOL idea!


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Pretty slick idea :thumbsup:
Rich

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If any of WAZOO guys need this done, let me know.
I will bring the spray and double stick tape for the next gathering.

Merry Christmas!

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Thanks for taking the time to share this great tip; mine is in need of some detailing like this. :handshak:

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I have 14 years combined Z ownership between 91 and current 94.
Although I insist on driving it everyday and high mileage doesn't bother me. But cosmetically looking new is important to me. When parts started to disappear at the dealership, especially interior trims, I had to resort to all my early experiences (like building Revell kits).
One last tip - after refinishing, use black permanent marker and carefully go over side edges. This will make it look much neater once attached back on the switch.:hello:

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Thanks again, the detailing tips are invaluable as you said since many parts are no longer available. By the way, I will be staying at the Hilton in Springfield, VA when I visit the D.C. area next month. I'll reconnect with the details and schedule to see if a meeting is still possible. I need to start digging out the winter clothes I see. :cheers:

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We'll be here.