Scratched trim

heysidays · 26th February 2007, 16:18

As everyone is aware the trim on either side of the dashboard perspex is very open to scratches and looks a mess after a while. However I was at a dealer today and have noticed that the New Type R has a trim made from a rubberised material. It looks fantastic and will NOT scratch. I have since made a few phone calls and am trying to find out if this part will fit the normal civic. Its a real bug bear of mine that the trim is such an appaling material. However this new rubber finish on the Type R looks the part to solve this little bug bear.

I have found out through the parts department that it is £42.62 plus VAT, but they are unsure whether it is going to fit. It looks the same, the knobs are in the same position so I don't see any problems. However I am not splashing out on new trim before knowing if it fits. I have spoke with Honda UK and they are having to e-mail the factory to discover if the trim is going to be a perfect fit. However they did say this will take some time. My dealer is also onto the case and may have some findings to report.

Is anyone else aware of the rubberised trim on the new type R and has anyone else asked the same questions.

As and when I get some information I will let the forum know.

czechplastik · 26th February 2007, 16:43

I had noticed it in the photos. Looks OK, might suit the 'R' interior better though, it is sportier looking.

heysidays · 26th February 2007, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

I had noticed it in the photos. Looks OK, might suit the 'R' interior better though, it is sportier looking.

maybe, but it will look a damn site better than the material we have currently, the current material makes the car look aged before its time.

Bog · 26th February 2007, 18:22

It should fit and the price is not to bad either!

heysidays · 26th February 2007, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bog

It should fit and the price is not to bad either!

are you a dealer, or just assuming??

MC Hammer · 26th February 2007, 21:18

As the dash is the same it will fit; it's just a case of making sure you have all the switches to fill the holes in the Type R panel.
Not sure on it being rubberised though

I thought is was just a 'golf ball' effect plastic.

gray52 · 26th February 2007, 21:48

doesent the type R have an adjustment for the lights on the left hand side panel? us EX owners dont have this as we have the HID lights

Dr Dark · 2nd March 2007, 15:17

Well I thought that it was more of a carbon fibre effect stuff, seeing as the R is a sports job?

Don't know about it being stuck on either, looks more to me that they've used a different (2 part?) moulding for that area.

Would be nice that though, instead of scratches and marks. If that fails, then I'm just going to get some adhesive sticky and coat it with that, at least it will stop the marks a bit (and the scratches moreso)

Why make the car with a silly material? That's so un-Honda... that's "More backwards - No thanks" instead of "More forwards please"

heysidays · 3rd March 2007, 09:59

Right quick update
If you have the car with the headlight switch that adjusts the horizontal height of the headlights then this part from the type R will fit fine. I have spoken to Honda Uk who have spoken to the factory and the only difference is the knob for the headlights. If you don't have height adjustable headlights then you will have a hole with no knob in it (so to speak). I have placed an order with my dealership and will be looking to have it fitted, or fit it myself. For £44 quid and no more horrible looking piano finish it is well worth it. However I can't find any instructions on how to remove the old piano dash trim, any help with this would be appreciated. Don't want to break any clips. I will also post some piccy's once it is complete.

Foggy69 · 3rd March 2007, 23:50

Your a star heysidays. Looking forward to seeing the results
How long will the bits take to get?

heysidays · 4th March 2007, 15:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggy69

Your a star heysidays. Looking forward to seeing the results
How long will the bits take to get?

The car is going in for warranty work this wednesday and the part should be waiting for me. However the perspex in the middle of the dash needs replacing under warranty and once this is sorted I will have the part fitted, could be a couple of weeks depends on Honda UK with regards to the perspex in the centre of the dash.

heysidays · 11th March 2007, 12:24

i have now got the trim, please see

Dashboard Scratches

for the pictures of trim

I will post some pictures once it is in situ.

Power_of_Dreams · 12th March 2007, 14:12

ud be amazed at how much i could dis-assemble the dash in front of ** eyes!

Foggy69 · 19th March 2007, 23:57

I hope the delay is not a bad omen.

Are you any closer to a definite answer.

heysidays · 4th April 2007, 17:59

Sorry for the delayed posting of the pictures. Finally got round to having it done and the dash is now 1000000000% times better. No more scratches for me hohoho.

Spud · 10th April 2007, 09:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by heysidays

The car is going in for warranty work this wednesday and the part should be waiting for me. However the perspex in the middle of the dash needs replacing under warranty and once this is sorted I will have the part fitted, could be a couple of weeks depends on Honda UK with regards to the perspex in the centre of the dash.

Hi Heysidays,

Just wondering did you get the perspex in the middle of the dash replaced under warranty? Did you have a fight on your hands to get it done?

I have to ring up shortly to try and get this and the rest of the dash replaced asap this morning once the garage opens.

Thanks
Spud

heysidays · 10th April 2007, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spud

Hi Heysidays,

Just wondering did you get the perspex in the middle of the dash replaced under warranty? Did you have a fight on your hands to get it done?

I have to ring up shortly to try and get this and the rest of the dash replaced asap this morning once the garage opens.

Thanks
Spud

No, no problem at all. Just demand it to be done.

Spud · 10th April 2007, 10:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by heysidays

No, no problem at all. Just demand it to be done.

Thanks Heysidays - spoke to the delear this morning, who informed me the dash was hard to keep - no s**t sherlock!!!!

I said that it looked in certain light if the valet wiped the dash with a grit filled cloth. He said he would speak to them and then get back to me about getting dash replaced. With hindsight I wish I told them not to valet the car prior to pickup!

Cheers

Spud

heysidays · 10th April 2007, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spud

Thanks Heysidays - spoke to the delear this morning, who informed me the dash was hard to keep - no s**t sherlock!!!!

I said that it looked in certain light if the valet wiped the dash with a grit filled cloth. He said he would speak to them and then get back to me about getting dash replaced. With hindsight I wish I told them not to valet the car prior to pickup!

Cheers

Spud

switch out to the type R dash, you will not regret it.

26th February 2007, 16:18	#1 (permalink)
heysidays Wheelnut Join Date: 7th December 2006 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Scratched trim As everyone is aware the trim on either side of the dashboard perspex is very open to scratches and looks a mess after a while. However I was at a dealer today and have noticed that the New Type R has a trim made from a rubberised material. It looks fantastic and will NOT scratch. I have since made a few phone calls and am trying to find out if this part will fit the normal civic. Its a real bug bear of mine that the trim is such an appaling material. However this new rubber finish on the Type R looks the part to solve this little bug bear. I have found out through the parts department that it is £42.62 plus VAT, but they are unsure whether it is going to fit. It looks the same, the knobs are in the same position so I don't see any problems. However I am not splashing out on new trim before knowing if it fits. I have spoke with Honda UK and they are having to e-mail the factory to discover if the trim is going to be a perfect fit. However they did say this will take some time. My dealer is also onto the case and may have some findings to report. Is anyone else aware of the rubberised trim on the new type R and has anyone else asked the same questions. As and when I get some information I will let the forum know.

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26th February 2007, 16:43	#2 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I had noticed it in the photos. Looks OK, might suit the 'R' interior better though, it is sportier looking.

26th February 2007, 18:22	#4 (permalink)
Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 895 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	It should fit and the price is not to bad either!

26th February 2007, 21:18	#6 (permalink)
MC Hammer Kids use a lot of space Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th June 2006 Location: UK Posts: 608 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	As the dash is the same it will fit; it's just a case of making sure you have all the switches to fill the holes in the Type R panel. Not sure on it being rubberised though I thought is was just a 'golf ball' effect plastic.

26th February 2007, 21:48	#7 (permalink)
gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 905 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (1)	doesent the type R have an adjustment for the lights on the left hand side panel? us EX owners dont have this as we have the HID lights

2nd March 2007, 15:17	#8 (permalink)
Dr Dark Wheelnut Join Date: 29th January 2007 Location: Oop Nooerth Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well I thought that it was more of a carbon fibre effect stuff, seeing as the R is a sports job? Don't know about it being stuck on either, looks more to me that they've used a different (2 part?) moulding for that area. Would be nice that though, instead of scratches and marks. If that fails, then I'm just going to get some adhesive sticky and coat it with that, at least it will stop the marks a bit (and the scratches moreso) Why make the car with a silly material? That's so un-Honda... that's "More backwards - No thanks" instead of "More forwards please"

3rd March 2007, 09:59	#9 (permalink)
heysidays Wheelnut Join Date: 7th December 2006 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Right quick update If you have the car with the headlight switch that adjusts the horizontal height of the headlights then this part from the type R will fit fine. I have spoken to Honda Uk who have spoken to the factory and the only difference is the knob for the headlights. If you don't have height adjustable headlights then you will have a hole with no knob in it (so to speak). I have placed an order with my dealership and will be looking to have it fitted, or fit it myself. For £44 quid and no more horrible looking piano finish it is well worth it. However I can't find any instructions on how to remove the old piano dash trim, any help with this would be appreciated. Don't want to break any clips. I will also post some piccy's once it is complete.

3rd March 2007, 23:50	#10 (permalink)
Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (0)	Your a star heysidays. Looking forward to seeing the results How long will the bits take to get?

11th March 2007, 12:24	#12 (permalink)
heysidays Wheelnut Join Date: 7th December 2006 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i have now got the trim, please see Dashboard Scratches for the pictures of trim I will post some pictures once it is in situ.

12th March 2007, 14:12	#13 (permalink)
Power_of_Dreams Wheelnut Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: Swindon Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	ud be amazed at how much i could dis-assemble the dash in front of ** eyes!

19th March 2007, 23:57	#14 (permalink)
Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (0)	I hope the delay is not a bad omen. Are you any closer to a definite answer.