How to remove CX-90 door and console overlays?

M

mgvrmark

Probably a long shot, but does anyone know how to remove the small overlays on the interior door panels, and the overlay on the console around the shifter? On cars with black interior, these are sort of a woven metallic finish. On cars with white nappa or greige, they're a light tone wood grain. On S Premium Plus with tan, they're a dark wood grain.

I'd like to replace the woven metal ones (in a black interior) with a set of dark wood grain overlays. Hoping I can purchase the dark wood overlays from my local dealers parts department. I just need to figure out how to remove the old ones, and install the new ones.

I realize this is a very unusual request, but if anyone has any knowledge I'd really appreciate hearing from you! Thanks in advance.
 
mgvrmark said:
Probably a long shot, but does anyone know how to remove the small overlays on the interior door panels, and the overlay on the console around the shifter? On cars with black interior, these are sort of a woven metallic finish. On cars with white nappa or greige, they're a light tone wood grain. On S Premium Plus with tan, they're a dark wood grain.

I'd like to replace the woven metal ones (in a black interior) with a set of dark wood grain overlays. Hoping I can purchase the dark wood overlays from my local dealers parts department. I just need to figure out how to remove the old ones, and install the new ones.

I realize this is a very unusual request, but if anyone has any knowledge I'd really appreciate hearing from you! Thanks in advance.
Click to expand...
I don't think it's a unusual ask at all. I love the idea. I did something similar on an old Civic hatchback (installed some upper trim pieces on the interior).

Just be aware that the dark inlays aren't wood in the top trim CX90...the only wood option is the light maple, which comes in the lighter interior on the top spec. Odd downgrade choice made by Mazda for people getting the tan interior in the top models if you ask me. That could work out well for you as they may be priced better since they aren't wood. I wonder what the tan interior would look like with the light maple wood trim :unsure:

My experience is these upper trim pieces made of nicer material are usually priced to deter people from buying them and installing them...I recall the Signature trim pieces in the newest Mazda6 model were outrageously priced.

Let us know how you make out!
 
Last edited:
Thanks GTEyes. I did a little more research, and it appears that Mazda doesn't sell the "shift panel" (center console overlay) as a service part. And the overlays in the door panels aren't separate parts, they're included in the door panel itself. I can't imagine what the price would be for four new complete door panels! So I'm thinking of trying an aftermarket vinyl wrap, 3M makes this, and some other companies like VViViD Vinyls and Rvinyl. I ordered some samples today to see how they look. If I can't do a good job on this myself, I'll probably talk to a local company that does exterior wraps to see if they have any experience with interior vinyl wraps.
 
mgvrmark said:
Thanks GTEyes. I did a little more research, and it appears that Mazda doesn't sell the "shift panel" (center console overlay) as a service part. And the overlays in the door panels aren't separate parts, they're included in the door panel itself. I can't imagine what the price would be for four new complete door panels! So I'm thinking of trying an aftermarket vinyl wrap, 3M makes this, and some other companies like VViViD Vinyls and Rvinyl. I ordered some samples today to see how they look. If I can't do a good job on this myself, I'll probably talk to a local company that does exterior wraps to see if they have any experience with interior vinyl wraps.
Click to expand...
That sounds cool.
I'd love to see the results if you move ahead with it!
 
If you search the CX-9 forum on this site, you will find posts from the CX-9 users that have applied sone of that vinyl to the piano black on the center console around the shifter and the door inlays. The result was pretty good. I plan to do it as well once the piano black gets too scratched up.
 
mgvrmark said:
Thanks GTEyes. I did a little more research, and it appears that Mazda doesn't sell the "shift panel" (center console overlay) as a service part. And the overlays in the door panels aren't separate parts, they're included in the door panel itself. I can't imagine what the price would be for four new complete door panels! So I'm thinking of trying an aftermarket vinyl wrap, 3M makes this, and some other companies like VViViD Vinyls and Rvinyl. I ordered some samples today to see how they look. If I can't do a good job on this myself, I'll probably talk to a local company that does exterior wraps to see if they have any experience with interior vinyl wraps.
Click to expand...
@mgvrmark Did you end up covering your shift panel? I’m wanting to cover mine because the sun reflects off it and blinds me while I’m driving.
 
I did this with vinyl on my CX-5 (wood effect) and on the center console on my CX-50 (brushed stainless effect). It looked great at first, but after a couple of years in the sun on my CX-5, the vinyl started to 'move' and ripple at the edges where I'd folded over them. The CX-50 has started forming tiny bubbles (not noticeable yet from a distance), so I'm a bit disappointed.

Now I did not use adhesion promoter, and maybe it would've worked better/longer if I had.

This was my CX-5 post: Post Pictures of Your CX-5 Mods, Upgrades and Accessories!
... and the CX-50: Transmission panel film protection
 
Please log in or register to reply here.

Similar Threads

M
CX-90 Door and console overlays in black Nappa leather?
Replies
2
Views
1K
mgvrmark
M

New Posts

Back