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Dash scratch fix

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Goose8651, Dec 16, 2014.

  1. Dec 16, 2014 at 5:54 PM
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    Goose8651

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    Hopefully someone has an answer. This past weekend I unfortunately scratched my dash on the passenger side. It might not be noticeable to some, but it is driving me nuts:

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    Has anyone had any experience at repairing something like this? I don't want to add a sticker in the spot and if I could find something that could mask it, definitely interested. I did some searching on here and members have posted some ideas, but really never saw a definite answer. Thanks.
     
  2. Dec 16, 2014 at 6:12 PM
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    Toy4me

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    Would like an answer to this also. I have a chip smaller than this above my stereo and it sure annoys me. No very durable plastics in these interiors.
     
  3. Dec 16, 2014 at 6:19 PM
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    AndyTaco

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    Take a sharpie to it ;)
     
  4. Dec 16, 2014 at 6:46 PM
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    el tardo

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    air brush or Q-tip with grey paint on it to match the dash
     
  5. Dec 16, 2014 at 6:49 PM
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    Flowin

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    I agree with the Munich fan....
     
  6. Dec 16, 2014 at 6:51 PM
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    AndyTaco

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    Sharpies are great.

    I had a scratch on my fender flare and I colored over it with a sharpie lol
     
  7. Dec 16, 2014 at 7:01 PM
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    Flowin

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    Word, however I do not agree with being a Munich fan at all...Frankfurt all the way :D
     
  8. Dec 16, 2014 at 7:04 PM
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    TacoGlenn

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    Also useful for hiding those pesky bed scratches.
     
  9. Dec 16, 2014 at 7:09 PM
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    Eintracht's what, like #9? Hmm... ;)
     
  10. Dec 16, 2014 at 7:10 PM
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    AndyTaco

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    Oh boy. I have a shit ton of those... Don't even want to try to hide em' all. I'd use 3 full markers :laugh:
     
  11. Dec 16, 2014 at 7:22 PM
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    Thanks for the replies everyone. I will give it a try with the sharpie and see if it works. Will probably do it sometime this weekend.
     
  12. Dec 16, 2014 at 7:26 PM
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    Flowin

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    Lol I know...but I was born and raised in that town so what can I say...
     
  13. Dec 16, 2014 at 7:32 PM
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    There are a few people around here that specialize in such repairs. They sub out to the used car dealers especially the ones that sell high end used cars. I found the one I use by calling the Lexus dealer and talking to the used car mgr. They can make it invisible or nearly so.
     
  14. Dec 16, 2014 at 7:59 PM
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    Thats cool man. One good thing about soccer is that no matter what team we support, we have a very high level of respect for each other and the trash talk is all in good fun :)
     
  15. Dec 16, 2014 at 8:00 PM
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    Cool man, post up some pics when you've done it!
     
  16. Dec 16, 2014 at 8:15 PM
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    Maybe one of those vinyl repair kits?
     
  17. Dec 16, 2014 at 9:46 PM
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    Chuck Wagon

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    Wait wut? People actually worry about scratching the box? Sorry just spit coffee all over my keyboard.
     
  18. Dec 16, 2014 at 11:36 PM
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    I've heard Napa carries a touch up paint for toyota dash boards
     
  19. Dec 17, 2014 at 12:42 AM
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    shaneckc

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    I would either buy a new piece or carefully fill and reshape the area with bondo and paint the entire thing.
     
  20. Dec 17, 2014 at 2:21 AM
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    Step tubes,Window tint, HomelinK rear view mirror, changed the entune image screen Rear Differential Breather Relocation Extended AC condensate hose KB Voodoo tailgate cap Redline Tuning QuickLIFT ELITE hood lift system.
    I would just try to match the color with some paint, might not look great.
     

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