I can't seem to find any previous posts on this.

How can I cover up minor scratches on the vinyl dash for my 2004 Accord (grey interior)? Some long items I purchased and shoved thru the trunk scratched the area right above the radio. Its not deep but its very obvious.

I can find polishes that are supposed to hide scratches on the exterior paint, but nothing for the interior. I don't think Armor All will do it. What do you all use??

Thanks.

--Jeff

2004 Accord LX V6

 

Can you show a picture of the scratches? Can you feel them with your fingernail?

 

The scratches are only on the surface and I can BARELY feel it with my fingernail. But for some reason, they are a lighter color and that's why its so noticeable. Pix are attached. There must be some product out there that will at least hide them abit.

Thanks for the help.

--Jeff

2004 Accord LX V6

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Here is what I would try if you can find the trigger sprayer version of it, I know it's available online. Apply some to a soft cloth and rub it into the scratches to see if they fade. IF it works it would bea temporary fix. Worst case scenerio is it does not work but you can use the product on tires. It's made by Meguiar's.





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If its the kind of scratch I think it is... here is what I use... just get some lysol disinfectant wipes... nothing special, the ones you buy at wal-mart or w.e. Apply slight pressure and rub it over the surface, and it should disappear.

But its a deeper scratch then I am sorry, I don't know of anything that might be of use to you.

 

Looks to be a rubbing/marking rather than a scratch..

as RMAN suggested, try some wipes or rubbing alcohol?

 

If you have ever brang your car somewhere to get detailed, they scrub your plastic/vinyl panels with steel wool to remove scratches and give it a deep cleaning. Try like #00 or #0 with some cleaner.

 

As a follow up to this,I found a solution that almost completely hides the scratches.

Go to your local crafts or art supply store. Find the Prismacolor artist markers. They are double sided with a broad and pencil point. For my grey interior, there were about 6 different shades. I brought in a piece of trim to find the best match ("Warm Grey 60%"). For about $3, I walked out with a marker that completed covered up the scratches. It didn't fill them, just blended the color with the rest of the dash. Its nearly invisible.

Check out this link.

http://www.prismacolor.com/sanford/c...=SNPRCat100082

--Jeff

 

Brilliant! I didn't even know those existed.