Like many 2007-2008 g35's, my door pulls are chipping/scratched badly. It looks like an easy fix, so I ordered what I thought were modern replacements (not painted - solid textured plastic). Unfortunately I was sent exact duplicates of my current problem, painted in that rubbery, prone to scrape off, material. The item numbers of these are 80961-JK60B and 80960-JK60B (grey/stone interior).

My question is, what are the appropriate item numbers, and where can I order them for a reasonable price. The "wrong" ones I just received were from ebay and cost about $70. I'm out shipping to return these, but I don't want to replace them again in three years when the paint inevitably degrades.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

 

I'm in the same boat man.... I called the dealer and it was like 150 for fronts and like 200 A PIECE for rear ........

 

I think those are the right part numbers, at least they were when I had mine replaced they used the same numbers, but with an "A" (for black) on the end instead of the "B" (for grey). Here's a post I made of the dealer invoice: https://g35driver.com/forums/5937286-post112.html
Mine are definitely the improved material and have not scratched again since they were swapped over two years ago. There are numerous threads here with part numbers and much cheaper price quotes if I'm not mistaken. A forum sponsor here: Phil@Grubbs used to have good pricing on them.

 

I've had replacements since August 2010 with the rubbery paint and they have been much better, no chipping yet, same with the steering wheel. I would not be too worried about it. I'm sure they issued a corrective action to the supplier and they would have made changes to keep the issue from happening again (wouldn't be surprised if the supplier was paying for replacements), having a quality system with such requirements/procedures in place is basically required in the industry.

Also, not sure the later ones with the rougher non painted plastic will fit, they changed the door panel slightly on the newer cars (soft touch lower half etc) and I think the shape was difference IIRC (please correct me if I'm wrong?)

 

+1 For Phil@Grubbs. I purchased mine from Phil@Grubbs and they were an exact match and the newer material.

 

+2 Phil@Grubbs

 

^^ Guys, just for the record, Phil actually left Grubbs a few months back. His replacement is now "Rich@GRUBBS":

https://g35driver.com/forums/lounge-...gning-off.html

 

I appreciate the replies folks.

 

I replaced mine with what was in there and of course it looks like brand new now, not even sure how the steering wheel bezel gets so scraped up...