I got my dealer to replace under warranty and the trim around the steering wheel..... they couldnt find the replacement part for the steering wheel trim piece so they gave me a Brand new ENTIRE steering wheel!!!!

 

My dealer replaced it for free. They said it would have cost $35.

 

Thanks guys! I will definitely go to the dealer and see if I can get them replaced under warranty! If not, I'll go with the 08 update interior door handles. Thanks for all the feedback. Hey, don't ask if you don't want to know the truth that has always been my motto

 

I bought a used 2010 G35 for my son and the interior plastic door panels looked horrible due to scratches. We fixed all four for around $20.
There is a great YouTube video here: This guy also does a great video on the steering wheel trim here: The above video shows step by step how to remove the trim. At O'Rielly's Autoparts we purchased the cheapest (bottom shelf) black primer, flat back paint, and Krylon clear coat.

1. We removed the interior door panels as shown in the video (except we did not disconnect the wiring, then remove the switches, we simply removed the switches from the door trim with the wiring still plugged into the switches - one less step).
2. We used a razor blade to scrape the old rubberized paint from the trip. The underlying plastic is really hard and this did not gouge or scratch the plastic.
3. Then we used a medium sanding block intended for drywall sanding to get the remaining paint off.
4. Finally sanded quickly with 2000 fine sandpaper for smoothness, although this step was really not needed.
5. Wiped it down with rubbing alcohol (from drugstore) to remove any oils from our hands.
6. Sprayed it with black primer (3 coats)
7. Sprayed it with flat black paint (2 coats)
8. Sprayed it with clear coat (3 coats) this should create a hardened scratch resistant shell coating.
9. The car coat made it too glossy so we sprayed one flat black paint coat over the clear coat.
10. Reinstalled.

To speed up drying time between coats, we'd hit it with inexpensive heat gun I had previously purchased at Harbor Freight. I had my 17 year old son do the work while I supervised. They look like new with one caveat, the little mirror icon on the driver's door panel was painted over. I will see if I can find a replacement sticker online, but if not no big deal. I'd much rather have these new looking panels without the scratches but also without the little mirror icon than the scratched up panels!