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Old 05-16-2008 | 05:45 PM
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Door Handle Metal

OK I my G37 is a week old and I noticed something that is rather irritating. The metal trim on the door pulls seems to attract scratches. Has anyone else noticed this tendency or is it unique to my car? It's rather annoying in that they (Infiniti) could have placed the Washi aluminum on the door handles to prevent this from happening.
Old 05-16-2008 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by vibrant_red_G37
OK I my G37 is a week old and I noticed something that is rather irritating. The metal trim on the door pulls seems to attract scratches. Has anyone else noticed this tendency or is it unique to my car? It's rather annoying in that they (Infiniti) could have placed the Washi aluminum on the door handles to prevent this from happening.
Welcome! It's not metal, it's plastic hence the tendency to scratch easily. Yes, Infiniti did drop the ball on that part of the design because it looks downright cheap and scratches very easily with fingernaitls, rings, watches, etc. ther is nothing that can be done about it that I'm aware of. I'll probably just replace mine in a few months, it's about $30 or $40 for the parts if I remember correctly.
Old 05-16-2008 | 06:44 PM
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Welcome! It's not metal, it's plastic hence the tendency to scratch easily. Yes, Infiniti did drop the ball on that part of the design because it looks downright cheap and scratches very easily with fingernaitls, rings, watches, etc. ther is nothing that can be done about it that I'm aware of. I'll probably just replace mine in a few months, it's about $30 or $40 for the parts if I remember correctly.
Incredble-a car with so many wonderful features and quality has such a INCREDIBLY CHEAP feature! Especially, considering the location and wear it will receive.
Old 05-16-2008 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Betty
Welcome! It's not metal, it's plastic hence the tendency to scratch easily. Yes, Infiniti did drop the ball on that part of the design because it looks downright cheap and scratches very easily with fingernaitls, rings, watches, etc. ther is nothing that can be done about it that I'm aware of. I'll probably just replace mine in a few months, it's about $30 or $40 for the parts if I remember correctly.
eh i'm pretty sure it is metal

and if you replace yours, you should donate me your old ones
Old 05-19-2008 | 09:28 PM
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I have the same problem... must have scratched it the second day I got the car. My ring scratched it...made me so mad! Should have replaced it but I figure I will just scratch it again ... it now has over 5 scratches...so I guess when it becomes unbearable then I will replace it. (btw... I have a vibrant red G too!)
Old 05-20-2008 | 07:02 PM
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Isn't there some sort of scratch removal solution you can use?
Am confused whether it's plastic or metal though. Tried some polishing compound on it which did nothing, (although it didn't make it any worse).
Old 05-20-2008 | 07:08 PM
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everyone is scratching that up with their watches and such.
Old 05-20-2008 | 07:20 PM
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Well I took my car back to the dealership and told them the scratches were there, and they are going to replace the piece for me. FYI-Their detail person said it couldn't be rubbed out. So that is a no go. Unfortunately, the dealership didn't have the part on hand so they had to order it; other people probably have been complaining and they can't keep the part on hand-I'm just guessing on that though! :-)
Old 05-21-2008 | 02:41 AM
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I just had my driver's side replaced Monday at the dealer. It might have been scratched when I bought the car, but I didn't notice it until a week after. It cost $40 for the part, no labor costs. Parts told me they're kept in stock all the time because they go thru alot of them.
Old 05-21-2008 | 03:29 AM
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I had mine replaced today for free
Old 05-21-2008 | 09:49 AM
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There is another thread about this, where someone recommends using very light sand paper to make it look like the Washi finish. If you do a search, you should be able to find it.
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scotch brite pad would work too
would take a bit of work to get it to look like the washi finish, but you could brush it up and down and just have the brushed aluminum look
Old 05-26-2008 | 09:05 PM
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Leather!

Has any one try to rapped in leather?
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