Is your interior as obnoxious as mine?

The Shishpanik · 11-05-2006, 07:43 PM

My interior has gotten so many scratches ( I don't even know from what) on the side door panel, on the dash board, by the radio, and on the door hold-on thing next to the side armrest. How the hell do they get there and why are there so many little scratches and nicks? It's starting to piss me off.... Is there any way to get rid of them or interior protection? I need help

djoliverm · 11-05-2006, 07:58 PM

I got the same problem. Armorall seems to help diminish the look but a scratch is a scratch (especially on plastic). I haven't figured out a better solution...

CivicWithNav · 11-05-2006, 08:04 PM

econo-box= shitty interior

urge31121@hotmail.com · 11-05-2006, 08:16 PM

My Si has some of the lowest quality plastics in the interior that I've ever seen. I've had two other new cars with much better plastics, a 2001 Mustang and a 2003 Mazda6i...both cars cost less than the Si and had better interior materials. Not to mention they both had better paint.
I still love my Si, however, when you buy a new car you really don't know much about the build quality until a few months later. When I bought my Si it was mint...a few months later I discovered that the paint will chip if you look at it wrong and the plastics will scratch if you accidentally rub anything against it!!! What the F???
Recently took my car for an oil change and when I got it back from the Honda dealership I had a nice new scuff on my driver's side door interior. And by the time I have my car paid off, my hood will probably be all touch-up paint! What the hell is with this f'n paint??? Build quality is great (fit/overall finish) however, materials seem very cheap inside and out(paint).

jasongg06 · 11-05-2006, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CivicWithNav

econo-box= shitty interior

The older civics had better, higher quality interiors, they were also econoboxes. So i guess honda just cut costs for interiors this year huh?

djd84 · 11-05-2006, 08:24 PM

I have the same problem with the interior scratching like crazy...ive had my civic for about 3 mos. and it looks like ive had it for years (especially the door panels and handles)....given i get in and out a lot but its ridiculous the way the plastic scratches....i had a 1990 grand prix that wasnt as scratched as my new civic (no joke).....dont even want to see what its gonna look like a year or 2 from now

The Shishpanik · 11-05-2006, 09:36 PM

This is one reason I want to replace my interior with leather, so that the side door panels can be replaced with leather as well and don't have to worry about those stupid white scratch and scuff marks. Blehhhh

CivicWithNav · 11-05-2006, 10:23 PM

having leather won't prevent scratches from the door panel bud

Plastic materials on the door and kick plate would be identical either way

***CaliGuy*** · 11-05-2006, 10:31 PM

I used Meguirs Interior Cleaner (or something to that effect) and the scratches came right out...

silvsi24 · 11-05-2006, 10:45 PM

whats the exact name of that

***CaliGuy*** · 11-05-2006, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvsi24

whats the exact name of that

Just went out to the garage and grabbed it...Meguirs Natural Shine Vinyl & Rubber Protectant

jc21 · 11-05-2006, 10:58 PM

I have a few scratches but nothing insane. What i've found to be interested is when it cold and i'm driving, every time i hit a bump it sounds like my windshield is cracking. I dunno if it's the glue coming undone or what but I suppose I'll find out this winter.

A lot of time the "scratches" are just mostly dirt or just a mark left. They can easily be rubbed out. It's kinda the same as if you bump into a car and go "oh shit!" when you see what appears to be a plethora of scratches on your car to only find out it was just some paint transfer.

As far as the paint quality goes, you are correct, it is terrible.

What we all need to understand is this...

I think we can all agree that this is the best generation of the civic. Best h/p best mpg, best styling. They had to spend a ton of money to redesign the civic from one end to the other. Then they had to worry about keeping it in the same price range that new civics are usually in (ie: under 20K). To do this they had to skimp on some things; being...

Thinner Paint
Cheaper Plastics
Smaller a/c unit (hence why our a/c is never "ice" cold)
Other things we probably haven't really found yet.

When it comes down to it you have to think of it this way. Is it worth it for you to buy a car with a great engine, great MPG, and great overall design and skimp on the things mentioned above? Or would you rather have a car with those things mentioned above but have it lack the engine/mpg/design?

If you can't live with it then trade the car in for another mazda or mustang or w/e other car you feel has better plastics and paint.

si_civic · 11-05-2006, 11:01 PM

Recommendation: why don't people here just use that clear bra stuff on the lower part of the doors?

radiocontrolhead · 11-05-2006, 11:04 PM

i have 10 k miles on my car w/o a scrach in the interior. i think you guys are just clumsy.

***sbigshot*** · 11-05-2006, 11:16 PM

This is a common complaint with these cars ... I noticed how receptive the plastic was to scuffs and scratches within my first few weeks of ownership. I have been very careful ever since.
I clean/protect my interior with 303 - works great!

http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...Product_ID=428

The Shishpanik · 11-05-2006, 11:19 PM

Civic w/ naav......No i mean replacing the side panel next to the arm rest on your left with leather... I am not sure how to call it. Most leather interior cars have that whole side (except the hold in handle) with leather. Thats what im talking about.

Scrubber · 11-11-2006, 03:41 AM

[quote=urge31121@hotmail.com]My Si has some of the lowest quality plastics in the interior that I've ever seen. I've had two other new cars with much better plastics, a 2001 Mustang and a 2003 Mazda6i...both cars cost less than the Si and had better interior materials. Not to mention they both had better paint.QUOTE]

Really? I found the plastics AND paint on my 2001 Mustang GT to be MUCH worse than in the SI.

BATANG CITY JAIL · 11-11-2006, 03:43 AM

paint it.... and maybe your imaginary friend is doing it...

damb · 11-11-2006, 10:29 AM

sounds funny but I have a black interior and when I scratch and visable I use a sharpe and rub it in. I work pretty good actually.

***Cybergypsy*** · 11-11-2006, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiocontrolhead

i have 10 k miles on my car w/o a scrach in the interior. i think you guys are just clumsy.

+1!!!!!!

11-05-2006, 07:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Shishpanik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: College park, MD Posts: 2,045 Fear the Turtle! iTrader: 1 / 100%	Is your interior as obnoxious as mine? My interior has gotten so many scratches ( I don't even know from what) on the side door panel, on the dash board, by the radio, and on the door hold-on thing next to the side armrest. How the hell do they get there and why are there so many little scratches and nicks? It's starting to piss me off.... Is there any way to get rid of them or interior protection? I need help

11-05-2006, 10:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
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11-05-2006, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
djoliverm Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I got the same problem. Armorall seems to help diminish the look but a scratch is a scratch (especially on plastic). I haven't figured out a better solution...

11-05-2006, 08:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
CivicWithNav Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Woodstock MD Posts: 2,566 iTrader: 13 / 100%	econo-box= shitty interior

11-05-2006, 08:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
urge31121@hotmail.com Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 121 iTrader: 0 / 0%	My Si has some of the lowest quality plastics in the interior that I've ever seen. I've had two other new cars with much better plastics, a 2001 Mustang and a 2003 Mazda6i...both cars cost less than the Si and had better interior materials. Not to mention they both had better paint. I still love my Si, however, when you buy a new car you really don't know much about the build quality until a few months later. When I bought my Si it was mint...a few months later I discovered that the paint will chip if you look at it wrong and the plastics will scratch if you accidentally rub anything against it!!! What the F??? Recently took my car for an oil change and when I got it back from the Honda dealership I had a nice new scuff on my driver's side door interior. And by the time I have my car paid off, my hood will probably be all touch-up paint! What the hell is with this f'n paint??? Build quality is great (fit/overall finish) however, materials seem very cheap inside and out(paint).

11-05-2006, 08:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
djd84 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 164 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I have the same problem with the interior scratching like crazy...ive had my civic for about 3 mos. and it looks like ive had it for years (especially the door panels and handles)....given i get in and out a lot but its ridiculous the way the plastic scratches....i had a 1990 grand prix that wasnt as scratched as my new civic (no joke).....dont even want to see what its gonna look like a year or 2 from now

11-05-2006, 09:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
The Shishpanik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: College park, MD Posts: 2,045 Fear the Turtle! iTrader: 1 / 100%	This is one reason I want to replace my interior with leather, so that the side door panels can be replaced with leather as well and don't have to worry about those stupid white scratch and scuff marks. Blehhhh

11-05-2006, 10:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
CivicWithNav Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Woodstock MD Posts: 2,566 iTrader: 13 / 100%	having leather won't prevent scratches from the door panel bud Plastic materials on the door and kick plate would be identical either way

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silvsi24 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA Posts: 129 Matt iTrader: 0 / 0%	whats the exact name of that

11-05-2006, 10:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
jc21 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago/Lincoln Park Age: 23 Posts: 1,211 I Like Cheese iTrader: 2 / 100%	I have a few scratches but nothing insane. What i've found to be interested is when it cold and i'm driving, every time i hit a bump it sounds like my windshield is cracking. I dunno if it's the glue coming undone or what but I suppose I'll find out this winter. A lot of time the "scratches" are just mostly dirt or just a mark left. They can easily be rubbed out. It's kinda the same as if you bump into a car and go "oh shit!" when you see what appears to be a plethora of scratches on your car to only find out it was just some paint transfer. As far as the paint quality goes, you are correct, it is terrible. What we all need to understand is this... I think we can all agree that this is the best generation of the civic. Best h/p best mpg, best styling. They had to spend a ton of money to redesign the civic from one end to the other. Then they had to worry about keeping it in the same price range that new civics are usually in (ie: under 20K). To do this they had to skimp on some things; being... Thinner Paint Cheaper Plastics Smaller a/c unit (hence why our a/c is never "ice" cold) Other things we probably haven't really found yet. When it comes down to it you have to think of it this way. Is it worth it for you to buy a car with a great engine, great MPG, and great overall design and skimp on the things mentioned above? Or would you rather have a car with those things mentioned above but have it lack the engine/mpg/design? If you can't live with it then trade the car in for another mazda or mustang or w/e other car you feel has better plastics and paint.

11-05-2006, 11:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 30 Posts: 4,604 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	Recommendation: why don't people here just use that clear bra stuff on the lower part of the doors?

11-05-2006, 11:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
radiocontrolhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hollywood, ca Age: 21 Posts: 2,850 Danny iTrader: 0 / 0%	i have 10 k miles on my car w/o a scrach in the interior. i think you guys are just clumsy.

11-05-2006, 11:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
*sbigshot* VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lake Charles, La. Posts: 2,092 Name: Scott iTrader: 18 / 100%	This is a common complaint with these cars ... I noticed how receptive the plastic was to scuffs and scratches within my first few weeks of ownership. I have been very careful ever since. I clean/protect my interior with 303 - works great! http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...Product_ID=428

11-05-2006, 11:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
The Shishpanik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: College park, MD Posts: 2,045 Fear the Turtle! iTrader: 1 / 100%	Civic w/ naav......No i mean replacing the side panel next to the arm rest on your left with leather... I am not sure how to call it. Most leather interior cars have that whole side (except the hold in handle) with leather. Thats what im talking about.

11-11-2006, 03:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
Scrubber Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 103 iTrader: 0 / 0%	[quote=urge31121@hotmail.com]My Si has some of the lowest quality plastics in the interior that I've ever seen. I've had two other new cars with much better plastics, a 2001 Mustang and a 2003 Mazda6i...both cars cost less than the Si and had better interior materials. Not to mention they both had better paint.QUOTE] Really? I found the plastics AND paint on my 2001 Mustang GT to be MUCH worse than in the SI.

11-11-2006, 03:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,255 iTrader: 10 / 100%	paint it.... and maybe your imaginary friend is doing it...

11-11-2006, 10:29 AM	#19 (permalink)
damb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 186 iTrader: 0 / 0%	sounds funny but I have a black interior and when I scratch and visable I use a sharpe and rub it in. I work pretty good actually.