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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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Default Anybody know some tricks to removing scratches on dash?

I'm reallly beginning to not like the material Scion uses on our dashes. I am getting scratches/gouges all over. They are not real deep, but they also do not come out with a damp cloth. Any ideas?
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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dont throw sharp objects on the dash?????? that would help
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 03:17 AM
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If you dont have something helpful to say.......be quiet.
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 03:35 AM
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well that would fix the problem in the future and the only remedy would me a new dash
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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There is a cool trick that is mentioned in this post:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...scratches+dash

It's down a few posts and involves heating up the scratched surface and pressing some textured material into the scrach.
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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thanks!! I'll give that a try.

BTW....that was much more helpful than the previous post.

It looks like other people have the same problem in the same areas (around the ignition cylinder, on the face of the glove box, etc.)
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I have some nice ones on my glove box and, even worse, on the silver part around the shifter and a big gouge in the silver part on the right side of the steering wheel. Who knew getting in the car w/ a 12x12" piece of acrylic would be so dangerous
Old Jan 29, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ScionicXTC
I have some nice ones on my glove box and, even worse, on the silver part around the shifter and a big gouge in the silver part on the right side of the steering wheel. Who knew getting in the car w/ a 12x12" piece of acrylic would be so dangerous
Hey bud... what are you doing with that piece of acrylic?? making a sub cover??, amp rack cover.. ?? I am experiementing with plexiglass shapes & etching & led's.. this stuff is cool to light up!!! jh
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 04:56 AM
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The face of my glove box looks like it was attacked by a spike strip. My wife claims it happens when she has objects on the seat and slams on the brakes.

And I agree that Cory's being a jerk.
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Originally Posted by jimmbomb
Originally Posted by ScionicXTC
I have some nice ones on my glove box and, even worse, on the silver part around the shifter and a big gouge in the silver part on the right side of the steering wheel. Who knew getting in the car w/ a 12x12" piece of acrylic would be so dangerous
Hey bud... what are you doing with that piece of acrylic?? making a sub cover??, amp rack cover.. ?? I am experiementing with plexiglass shapes & etching & led's.. this stuff is cool to light up!!! jh
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmbomb
Originally Posted by ScionicXTC
I have some nice ones on my glove box and, even worse, on the silver part around the shifter and a big gouge in the silver part on the right side of the steering wheel. Who knew getting in the car w/ a 12x12" piece of acrylic would be so dangerous
Hey bud... what are you doing with that piece of acrylic?? making a sub cover??, amp rack cover.. ?? I am experiementing with plexiglass shapes & etching & led's.. this stuff is cool to light up!!! jh
Lighting project: pics here

Old Feb 4, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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that scion plexi in the cubby is sick! serious props on that. wish i had thought of it.
Old Feb 5, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by randomsuper
that scion plexi in the cubby is sick! serious props on that. wish i had thought of it.
Thanks! :D
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