Removing/hiding mild scratches on dash by AC knobs

[Baltimore]

Noticed these two scratches on delivery of my Tacoma and I'm wondering if there are recommendations on how one might eliminate or effectively make them disappear without having to figure out a part# and tear down sequence to replace the trim panel itself.

Neither removed by glass cleaner and while you can't feel the left one, you can catch your fingernail on the right one.

And before anyone says the asinine, no I was not going to refuse delivery after a 3mo wait for something this minor.

Looking for input from those having already dealt with similar on this truck or other vehicles

Much appreciated!

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[Bluznvice]

Yeah, not enough to refuse delivery, but things like this sure do bug the shit out of you.

The interior plastic on this truck is very prone to scratching and marking. I use 303 protectant for the interior and black exterior parts.

Hopefully you noted it on delivery and they'll replace it

 

[TacoFreak]

I have smoothed out scratches in plastic similar to the ones you have with a mild rubbing compound. I also have some plastic polish that I found on Amazon which does a good job of removing surface scratches.

I would probably try the plastic polish first and those don't look bad enough to replace the panel IMO.

 

[Dansflhti]

How about a grease pencil?

 

[Baltimore]

I have smoothed out scratches in plastic similar to the ones you have with a mild rubbing compound. I also have some plastic polish that I found on Amazon which does a good job of removing surface scratches.

I would probably try the plastic polish first and those don't look bad enough to replace the panel IMO.

Any specific product recommendations or links?

 

[Baltimore]

Yeah, not enough to refuse delivery, but things like this sure do bug the shit out of you.

The interior plastic on this truck is very prone to scratching and marking. I use 303 protectant for the interior and black exterior parts.

Hopefully you noted it on delivery and they'll replace it

They noted it when I sent photos, but the dealership is over 900mi away. Wasn't going to have the truck sit there or drive it back to replace. If it has been really gouged or broken - different story.

 

[TacoFreak]

@Baltimore Search Amazon for Novus Plastic Polish. They have a lot of different kits. I just had the two part one and it worked well. I successfully removed scratches from a lot of plastics with that kit.

 

[Baltimore]

@Baltimore Search Amazon for Novus Plastic Polish. They have a lot of different kits. I just had the two part one and it worked well. I successfully removed scratches from a lot of plastics with that kit.

Forgot to follow up on this. I ended up ordering the Novus. The mild scratch rub (step2?) solved the lighter scratch and diminished the heavier one. I opted not to lay into the heavier one with heavy scratch rub (step1?)... just made me too nervous in the moment.

Thank you for the recommendation!

 

[TacoFreak]

Thank you for the recommendation!

Your are welcome. That is what I usually do too. I see what the mild scratch remover will do and then only use the more aggressive one when I absolutely have to. I'm glad it worked well for you.

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