Interior scratch. HELP

I have a trd off road DC & last week I Used my truck to go out with the family. My Girlfriend somehow ened up scratching the back of the center console with her heels.. such a disappointment since I've only had this truck for about 3 weeks. Do you guys know of anyway this can be removed. I've tried interior dressing and the scratch is stil there.

 

I believe there is a heat gun method. I did it years ago on a Cherokee. If I remember right they come out pretty quick.

There should be some YouTube videos.

 

That rear panel just pops off. You can try a heat gun in low setting.

 

I will say that the interior plastics are pretty easy to scratch - i've accepted this. IMO, the only real way to fix is this to replace the panel. About $235 bucks from Toyota. Looks like they don't sell the rear piece separately, so you'll get the arm rest and hinges as well.

https://parts.conicellitoyotaofcons...5PTIwMTYmdD10cmQtc3BvcnQmZT0zLTVsLXY2LWdhcw==

 

A heat gun will minimize it,but be very careful.

 

What did you do to you're GF?

 

If you have people back there on a regular basis, it is going to happen, it is tight back there. Honestly, it is just a truck, and if you expect to keep it pristine, park it in the garage and put a cover on it.

 

I told her my Truck is only a 4 seater from now on

Thanks for the advise guys I'm gonna try the heat gun method. Will update!

 

Understand that but it's only been my 3rd week haha. You're definitely right though

 

Don't get me wrong, it's your new baby, mine is a week old and I get it..just don't stress on it.

 

You'll forget about it

 

When I got my first scratches on the paint from off roading, I spent ages buffing them out the best I could. You should see the thing now, like an army of kindergarteners equipped with cheese graters were locked in a room with it for an hour.

 

After I pulled the panel out. Used the heat gun a bit and some plastic dressing this was the out come. You have to be at a certain angle to see it. Thanks for the help and advice guys

 

Good job

 

Nice work.

 

This has to be the first high-heel damage thread on TW..

It's a truck, no? My dealer plates are still on, and already have pinstriping down all my side panels from brush. Just doing what it was designed to do and it comes with the territory. I'd be bummed if I were driving an AMG or something, but hell these things are made to be abused. Get those first dings over with and you'll enjoy your truck more.

 

Buys off road 4x4 truck, joins forum to complain about faint interior scratch

Tyler

 

Well done on this one. Great outcome.

 

From High heels

Good job on the repair OP, looks good.

 

It looks brand new again, would do mine but the kids won't keep there damn feet down anyway