Mazda MX-5, Nissan 350Z, 370Z, 300ZX & 240SX: Carbon Look Interior

The Mazda MX-5, Nissan 350Z, 370Z, 300ZX and 240SX are drivers' cars, and their interiors deserve more than tired grey plastic. A carbon look on the dashboard, centre console and doors gives the cabin the sporty feel the car already has on the road. Our kits are made for each model, self-adhesive and flexible, so they follow rounded panels and go on without removing anything. Here is every Japanese sports car we make kits for, from the MX-5 NA to the 370Z, plus the Mazda RX-8.

Carbon look kits for MX-5, 350Z, 370Z, 300ZX, 240SX and RX-8

Pick your model and generation. Each link goes straight to the kit; on the product page you choose the carbon colour or another finish.

Nissan 300ZX interior trim kit
Nissan 300ZX interior trim kit
ModelKitParts
Mazda MX-5 NA · 1989–1997MX-5 NA trim kit15 pcs
Mazda MX-5 NB · 2000–2005MX-5 NB trim kit14 pcs
Mazda MX-5 NC · 2009–2015MX-5 NC trim kit40 pcs
Mazda MX-5 ND · 2015–2020MX-5 ND trim kit25 pcs
Nissan 350Z Z33 · 2003–2005350Z 2003–2005 trim kitfull set
Nissan 350Z Z33 · 2006–2008 (automatic)350Z 2006–2008 trim kitfull set
Nissan 370Z Z34 · 2009–370Z trim kit16 pcs
Nissan 300ZX Z32 · 1990–1996300ZX trim kitfull set
Nissan 240SX S13 · 1989–1994240SX trim kitfull set
Mazda RX-8 · 2003–2007 (without navigation)RX-8 trim kitfull set

Every product page shows the parts diagram. Compare it with your own dashboard before ordering – equipment such as the radio, climate panel or gearbox can change the shape of some parts. Not sure which version you have? Send us a photo of your dashboard.

Check the parts diagram against your dashboard before ordering
Check the parts diagram against your dashboard before ordering

How our carbon look is made

Our carbon-look trim is not cut from carbon fibre fabric. It is a sandwich built for the job of covering existing trim panels:

  • 6D carbon film – a high-quality carbon-look film with a very deep weave pattern.
  • 3M 468MP adhesive – an automotive-grade adhesive layer laminated to the back, made to stay put in a car interior.
  • 3 mm clear polyurethane dome – poured on top by hand. It gives the weave real depth, a high gloss and soft rounded edges.
  • Curing time – the polyurethane cures for about two weeks until the surface is hard and glassy.

The result is a glossy carbon look with real depth that sits on the original trim as if it had always been there – while the part itself stays flexible enough to follow rounded panels.

Carbon-look sample under a 3 mm glossy PU dome – note the soft rounded edge
Carbon-look sample under a 3 mm glossy PU dome – note the soft rounded edge
Close-up of the carbon-look weave under the clear PU dome (material sample)
Close-up of the carbon-look weave under the clear PU dome (material sample)

Carbon-look trim or real carbon fibre parts?

Real carbon fibre partsOur carbon-look trim
MaterialCarbon fibre fabric in resin6D carbon film under a 3 mm clear PU dome – not real carbon
EdgesCut fabric edges can fray and need finishingSmooth, rounded edges formed by the PU dome
Curved panelsRigid – the part must be moulded to the shapeFlexible – follows curved trim panels
FittingOften replacement panels; trim has to come outStuck onto the original surfaces, nothing removed
BudgetExpensiveA sporty look and a different mood for a small budget

Choose your carbon look

Every kit is made to order. Besides the classic black carbon look, you can choose blue, red or silver carbon looks – or one of our wood and aluminium looks. The kits ship high-gloss; for a matte look, spray one or two thin coats of clear matt lacquer on the parts before fitting.

Mazda MX-5 NC interior trim kit
Mazda MX-5 NC interior trim kit

Fitting: step by step

You do not need a workshop – a clean car, a free afternoon and a little patience are enough.

  1. Warm interior. Fit the parts at room temperature, ideally above 15 °C – cold adhesive does not bond well.
  2. Clean and degrease. Wipe every surface with isopropyl alcohol and let it dry. Cockpit sprays and silicone cleaners stop the adhesive from sticking.
  3. Dry fit first. Hold each part in place without removing the backing and compare it with the parts diagram.
  4. Place and press. Peel the backing, set the part with one edge first, then press it down firmly from the centre outwards.
  5. Press again after 24 hours. The adhesive reaches full strength after about a day; do not clean the parts with solvents in the first days.

Our fitting guide explains every step in detail.

Questions we hear often

Which MX-5 generation do I have?
The NA (1989–1997) has pop-up headlights, the NB has fixed headlights, the NC was built from 2005 to 2015 and the ND from 2015. Our NB kit covers 2000–2005 and our NC kit 2009–2015 – if your car is outside those years, check the parts diagram first.

Why are there two 350Z kits?
The 2003–2005 kit fits the early 350Z; the 2006–2008 kit is made for cars with automatic transmission. Compare the parts diagram with your centre console.

Is it real carbon fibre?
No. It is a carbon-look film under a 3 mm clear polyurethane dome. The depth and gloss come close to the look of carbon fibre, but the material is not carbon fibre.

Do I have to remove the dashboard?
No. The parts go onto the existing trim surfaces – nothing has to be dismantled.

Gloss or matte?
The kits ship high-gloss. For a matte carbon look, spray one or two thin coats of clear matt lacquer on the parts before fitting.

Browse our Mazda MX-5, 350Z and 370Z, 240SX and 300ZX and RX-7 and RX-8 categories. Questions? Contact us.

Find the trim kit for your vehicle

Every kit is made for one specific model. Pick your vehicle below, or browse the kits from this article further down.

Mazda MX-5Nissan 350Z / 370ZNissan 240SX / 300ZX

Useful guides: Installation guide · Material guide · How we make our templates

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