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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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Do you guys know of any product that can remove chips or scratches (or cover them up) for the silver center console of the TC?
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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Spray paint? Just kidding. can you take pics. Depends on how deep they are really?
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Ive seen nice spray painted console that looks so good you cant even tell it wasnt done professionally.
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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they aren't that deep, but it is black because the silver was definitely scratched off... does that help? I'll post pics in a couple hours, but if you know of anything off hand? i'm thinking even a paint pen might do the trick, but what color??
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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If you want to cover it up completely instead of just fixing the scratches, there are several kits out there like this:
http://www.mcgeorgeparts.com/MC-JJF-GGF.aspx
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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They sell these pens to fix scratches on electronics with silver color. Let me google it for you.
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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yeah... i kind of want to avoid going the applique route, but i'm not closed to it. Does it just stick on? how much "thickness" does it add to the look of the dash?
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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I have an area that I scratched too so this would be helpful for me too.

Also on another note, whats something that could remove duct tape residue on the black part of the lower center console (plastic I guess). I tried nail polish remover but I guess it wasn't strong enough. Anything stronger but not strong enough to damage the plastic?
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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take the dash apart and spray paint it. I bought this paint Silver Ash Metallic or something by DupliColor and it was a 99.999% match against stock to cover up my scratches, then took a BSP touch up pen and painted the indented SCION and the four raised bumps, it looks REALLY SICK and unique I have pictures at home I can send if you want
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Originally Posted by ndnbolla
I have an area that I scratched too so this would be helpful for me too.

Also on another note, whats something that could remove duct tape residue on the black part of the lower center console (plastic I guess). I tried nail polish remover but I guess it wasn't strong enough. Anything stronger but not strong enough to damage the plastic?
Try Goo Begone

To fix the scratch I guess buy your self silver marker (better than black scratch)
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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Here is a rough pic I have of what I was talking about, I will work on getting a better one later...


Old Jan 31, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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any one know how much the dealer charges for the new center pieces?
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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good question... you figure it couldnt be THAT much... or maybe from scionpartspeople.com or something.
Old Feb 1, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by aandf1978
Here is a rough pic I have of what I was talking about, I will work on getting a better one later...


that did come out nice

real clean look. i like
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 06:40 AM
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Ya I tried the silver marker way, made it look a bit better, but the color of the silver isn't exactly the same.
If it is a small scratch, try toothpaste-that worked on some of mine
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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can i ask where you got the silver marker, and maybe brand??
Old Feb 2, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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I just went to the arts and crafts store, and got a few different brands, the silver sharpie seemed to work the best...
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