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Scuffed Interior Plastic Trim

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Scuffed Interior Plastic Trim

Post by dark_stranger » Sat Feb 16, 2013 6:01 pm

Guys, anyone recommend a product such as a a dye, etc to remove scuffs/white marks on the black interior plactic trim, such as the interior plastic trim on the central support beam (section between front/back doors). In fact, wouldnt mind a product that I could re-colour the whole plastic section to make it look nice again and not really fussed about removing the white scuff, just hiding them.

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Re: Scuffed Interior Plastic Trim

Post by briankerrys47 » Sat Feb 16, 2013 7:43 pm

Try felt tips????

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Re: Scuffed Interior Plastic Trim

Post by dark_stranger » Sat Feb 16, 2013 7:59 pm

I was hoping to do the thing, something like Back to Black.

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Re: Scuffed Interior Plastic Trim

Post by X5Sport » Sat Feb 16, 2013 8:23 pm

Back to Black rubs off
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Re: Scuffed Interior Plastic Trim

Post by dark_stranger » Sat Feb 16, 2013 8:32 pm

[quote="X5Sport"]
Back to Black rubs off
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Exactly, but I cant be the only one with scuffed black interior plastic trim, looking for a solution  :)

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Re: Scuffed Interior Plastic Trim

Post by briankerrys47 » Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:24 pm

Try breakers  ;)

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Re: Scuffed Interior Plastic Trim

Post by X5LeMans » Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:08 am

1) breakers and get a replacement trim
2) try to order as oem part may be cheaper than you expect. Or rediculously expensive. Never can tell.
3) paint. There are paints specifically designed for interior plastics which will give the correct colour texture and finish.

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Re: Scuffed Interior Plastic Trim

Post by jaynana » Sun Feb 17, 2013 1:18 pm

i wouldn't bother with paint - the cause i think is that the seatbelt buckle keeps knocking on it when released which is what's causing the damage. Paint will get damaged faster than the oem plastic!

i'd try breakers, fleabay etc for a replacement part.
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