Armrest emblem refinish

[Ace3]

Hi guys,

My NSX DOHC emblem in the center armrest is a bit scuffed up and what looks a bit like a top layer of clearcoat (?) is a little scratched off. Anyone know if the emblem is aluminium or plastic and what's the easiest to refinish it?

 

[NSX_n00b]

For reference the P/N: 83410-SL0-A01

It looks like it may still be available from Japan for less than $50. It may be worth just replacing rather than the time and effort of trying to refinish. Just my $.02.

 

[drew]

I would dismount, use a file to smooth it up and use nail polish to repaint as required. It should be made of aluminum.

EDIT: running the emblem over a flat sheet of sandpaper should restore the "grain" better than a wide file.

 

[B2FiNiTY]

Just buy a new one

 

[Ace3]

Thanks for the opinions - you're probably right, just figured it was a nice idea and in the spirit of DIY to keep the one that had been with the car since new.

 

[Honcho]

Thanks for the opinions - you're probably right, just figured it was a nice idea and in the spirit of DIY to keep the one that had been with the car since new.

I was going to do this job on my prior NSX. It is a brushed aluminum piece with a clearcoat of paint. My plan was to strip the clearcoat, "re-grain" the aluminum by running it over a piece of fine sandpaper, and then re-clearing it. Shouldn't be that hard to do.

 

[B2FiNiTY]

Thanks for the opinions - you're probably right, just figured it was a nice idea and in the spirit of DIY to keep the one that had been with the car since new.

you can try it and if you fail, just buy a new one.

 

[nsxmugen]

I’m working on my own emblem. After going jswap it bother me that it says DOHC vtec and now it’s SOHC vtec so finally got around in making new one. I just need to get vin number engraved on the bottom or Senna signature. Still undecided.

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[nsxmugen]

Had some fun with it today, something little different

https://youtu.be/x9tCwfXJVdU

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[NBushyy]

Very nice! I'm looking into making one that is titanium!!

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[nsxbuilder]

Just buy a new one

That's not very "DIY" of you...I refinished the shift pattern emblem and it turned out pretty good: