Scratches on Plastic Interior

Nivek65 · 08-18-2011, 06:17 PM

Hi....

Is there a remedy for removing (of covering-up) scratches on the interior plastic pieces? Some of the scratches are the type that show 'white scratches'...I would describe them as scratches that look like they came from a friggen cat.

Thanks for any advice!!

Kevin

Majorwoody · 08-18-2011, 07:38 PM

I heard that heatgun works as long as you're careful. I haven't tried it myself.

MattP725 · 08-18-2011, 09:23 PM

I'd like to know too... have a few small nicks... in for advice

Tjai370Z · 08-19-2011, 06:30 AM

White scratches? On a black dash? Could it be just light scuffs? Cant armor all interior wipes solve the problem. Theyre magical! Thats how i get all my shoe scuffs off from my sill plates, door jams, and door panels. It actually works on all surfaces. Even cleans shoe stains from fabric seats. I would suggest that. If theres any deep scratches or knicks on the i dont see a possible way to repair it back to normal. What part of the interior pieces are getting scratches anyways? Pics might helP maybe?? White scratches just sounds like easy wipe off scuffs to me

MattP725 · 08-19-2011, 09:33 AM

Nivek65 · 08-21-2011, 07:19 PM

I guess 'scuffs' is the more appropriate term. I took a black sharpie and damp cloth to the scuffs and eliminated most of them.

Thanks for the replies!

nmjaxx9 · 08-21-2011, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nivek65

I guess 'scuffs' is the more appropriate term. I took a black sharpie and damp cloth to the scuffs and eliminated most of them.

Thanks for the replies!

Not sure if a black sharpie is the best thing to use for your interiror..

but use armor all wipes they really do work and they are meant for your car interior.

pa19103 · 08-21-2011, 09:05 PM

i get them too.

Tjai370Z · 08-22-2011, 03:36 AM

Yea they rly do work. Use armor all wipes. I use it on my suv's gray interior and it wipes the black shoe scuffs right off my door sills and doors. Even works on fabric seats. It doesnt leave an oily shiny finish to it which i like. It makes it looks more factory looking and untouched. Those things work. I wouldnt suggest you using a sharpie marker either. Theyre not 100% black either and it has this purplish navy hue when light is shining on it. Your dash color probably doesnt even match the sharpie. Stay away from sharpie!! It isnt a drawing board haha. Well try the wipes and good luck

slumpey · 08-22-2011, 03:19 PM

Shoe polish also works. I used a little bit. Rubbed it in to hide small scratches.

vividracing · 08-22-2011, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majorwoody

I heard that heatgun works as long as you're careful. I haven't tried it myself.

Heatguns work, but I prefer torches. Doesn't work too great on deep scratches, though.

gr8-wrx · 08-22-2011, 06:30 PM

I use the Meguiar's stuff below for minor scratches. Doesn't leave an oily shine.

08-18-2011, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nivek65 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 12 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Scratches on Plastic Interior Hi.... Is there a remedy for removing (of covering-up) scratches on the interior plastic pieces? Some of the scratches are the type that show 'white scratches'...I would describe them as scratches that look like they came from a friggen cat. Thanks for any advice!! Kevin

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MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	I'd like to know too... have a few small nicks... in for advice

08-19-2011, 06:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tjai370Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CT Posts: 86 Drives: future dream 370z Rep Power: 15	White scratches? On a black dash? Could it be just light scuffs? Cant armor all interior wipes solve the problem. Theyre magical! Thats how i get all my shoe scuffs off from my sill plates, door jams, and door panels. It actually works on all surfaces. Even cleans shoe stains from fabric seats. I would suggest that. If theres any deep scratches or knicks on the i dont see a possible way to repair it back to normal. What part of the interior pieces are getting scratches anyways? Pics might helP maybe?? White scratches just sounds like easy wipe off scuffs to me

08-19-2011, 09:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17

08-21-2011, 07:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nivek65 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 12 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	I guess 'scuffs' is the more appropriate term. I took a black sharpie and damp cloth to the scuffs and eliminated most of them. Thanks for the replies!

08-21-2011, 09:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
pa19103 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PA Posts: 17 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 14	i get them too.

08-22-2011, 03:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tjai370Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CT Posts: 86 Drives: future dream 370z Rep Power: 15	Yea they rly do work. Use armor all wipes. I use it on my suv's gray interior and it wipes the black shoe scuffs right off my door sills and doors. Even works on fabric seats. It doesnt leave an oily shiny finish to it which i like. It makes it looks more factory looking and untouched. Those things work. I wouldnt suggest you using a sharpie marker either. Theyre not 100% black either and it has this purplish navy hue when light is shining on it. Your dash color probably doesnt even match the sharpie. Stay away from sharpie!! It isnt a drawing board haha. Well try the wipes and good luck

08-22-2011, 03:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
slumpey Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 80 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 14	Shoe polish also works. I used a little bit. Rubbed it in to hide small scratches.