Interior small plastic scratches, any working products yet? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

OICU812 · 05-09-2013, 03:40 AM

Curious with all the advancements on wax etc, has anyone nailed down a good working product to actually fix fine small scratches on our plastic interiors? From a good net search I couldn't find anything that got total praise. So... I'll ask here as lots of knowledgeable peeps!

Thx

Shawn

Clembo · 05-09-2013, 07:15 AM

The fake carbon fiber dash pieces scratch easily - I just use regular carnauba paste wax on them - fills in the scratches and covers them well. I don't know that there is much out there other than some of the plastic polishes and trim treatments. But depending on the material, these can change the color and texture. Best not to let them get scratched in the first place, if possible.

But if they get really bad, most of these pieces are rather inexpensive to replace. I guess that's the upside to having a cheap plastic interior.

ExWhyZer0 · 05-09-2013, 11:49 PM

I wanna know an easy fix for small scratches on the silver parts like my sport buttons and ring around my shifter.

asia_minor · 05-10-2013, 12:43 AM

only way that is remotely satisfactory is to replace the damaged pieces with new ones.

suaveflooder · 05-10-2013, 01:13 AM

Wrap it. Cheap, easy and replaceable. My "carbon fiber" is pretty scratched. Not too worried about it, but if it gets bad, I'll just wrap it in some carbon fiber vinyl. I used it on my M3 and it doesn't scratch and held up VERY well. Hope that helps! You can do the silver too! Just find the matching vinyl and call it a day

Clembo · 05-10-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by asia_minor

only way that is remotely satisfactory is to replace the damaged pieces with new ones.

+1.

These plastic pieces are likely another color under the silver finish. Rub them too much and it'll be worse.

Mr. Sparkle · 05-15-2013, 09:05 AM

I like meguiars PlastX. May not be enough to get the job done depending on the severity of the scratches. Its cheap and widely available though.

MaryPlowman · 08-14-2013, 12:47 AM

Wax will get worn out even if it fix it for time being so it is better to get it replaced.

chadstyle · 08-14-2013, 08:55 AM

Heat. But use it carefully. I've used heat guns to warm up the surface of a part until it gets a little shiny and then let it cool. If it has texture you can use a piece of leather or vinyl with similar texture to press into the plastic while hot. I've also had good results with small butane torches but you MUST be very careful.

I've fixed some pretty gnarly scratches using this method but I have experience working with many materials. If its your first time then take it slow. Be sure not to heat any surrounding parts (vinyl melts easy, Alcantara is flammable) and also be sure not to warp the part by applying too much heat. It's a very fine line between fixed and fucked.

sweetfrs · 10-02-2013, 11:42 AM

what about the door like when you get into the car my foot has hit it a couple of times and now it looks like sh*t,, ill post a pic in a little once i get to my car.

dem00n · 10-03-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetfrs

what about the door like when you get into the car my foot has hit it a couple of times and now it looks like sh*t,, ill post a pic in a little once i get to my car.

90% of those marks on the door can be removed with a towel and some water, but some are going to be there forever. Maybe a light buff with get it out...honestly i don't wanna find out. Hey, that rhymes.

sweetfrs · 10-03-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dem00n

90% of those marks on the door can be removed with a towel and some water, but some are going to be there forever. Maybe a light buff with get it out...honestly i don't wanna find out. Hey, that rhymes.

ive tried many times with water and towel, some of them come out and some stay. i wish there was some way to get em all out, it loooks soo bad 1

05-09-2013, 07:15 AM	#2
Clembo 'Senior' Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 13 FR-S,08 Mustang Bullitt,06 MX-5 Location: Southeastern CT Posts: 388 Thanks: 117 Thanked 212 Times in 121 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The fake carbon fiber dash pieces scratch easily - I just use regular carnauba paste wax on them - fills in the scratches and covers them well. I don't know that there is much out there other than some of the plastic polishes and trim treatments. But depending on the material, these can change the color and texture. Best not to let them get scratched in the first place, if possible. But if they get really bad, most of these pieces are rather inexpensive to replace. I guess that's the upside to having a cheap plastic interior. __________________ "You'll never know if you don't try" - Shinroko Momose

08-14-2013, 12:47 AM	#8
MaryPlowman Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: porche white color Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wax will get worn out even if it fix it for time being so it is better to get it replaced. __________________ www.alamanda-polymers.com/homopolypeptides/poly-L-glutamic-acid-sodium-salt-cas26247-79-0

08-14-2013, 08:55 AM	#9
chadstyle Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BR-Z Limited Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 883 Thanks: 407 Thanked 562 Times in 294 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Heat. But use it carefully. I've used heat guns to warm up the surface of a part until it gets a little shiny and then let it cool. If it has texture you can use a piece of leather or vinyl with similar texture to press into the plastic while hot. I've also had good results with small butane torches but you MUST be very careful. I've fixed some pretty gnarly scratches using this method but I have experience working with many materials. If its your first time then take it slow. Be sure not to heat any surrounding parts (vinyl melts easy, Alcantara is flammable) and also be sure not to warp the part by applying too much heat. It's a very fine line between fixed and fucked. __________________ ChadStyle's Build

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