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Micro Scratches on the Side of door panel

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by TacomaBandit126, May 28, 2017.

  1. May 28, 2017 at 3:24 PM
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    TacomaBandit126

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    Hey whats up guys?! Just wanted to get some information from pros on how to deal with micro scratches on the side of the driver seat door panels, theres a bunch of them in a group. I have a 3rd Gen OR and ive been researching but I wanted 2nd opinions. Thank you
     
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  2. May 29, 2017 at 12:50 PM
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    Need pictures. Everyones definition of microscratches is different. Also need to see what color truck you have.
     
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  3. May 29, 2017 at 8:23 PM
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    Ok i will get pics ASAP when its daylight out thabk you brotha
     
  4. May 30, 2017 at 12:18 PM
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    @PackCon i got some pics here hopefully these will help thank you brotha

    20170530_121200.jpg
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  5. May 30, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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    Oh heck I thought you was talking on the outside.

    For plastic like that the only thing I found does any good is just rub it with your thumb some and it will blend it a little.
     
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    I tried that and the vasaline but none of it worked...the scratches arnt deep just like marks throughout the aurface im OCD so ot bugs me and i cant find a real solution
     
  7. May 31, 2017 at 5:49 AM
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    Well first things first, please stop smoking.

    Secondly, I too thought you meant the outside. Plastic will be impossible to fix without a replacement. You can try a good leather/vinyl conditioner to see if it will hide the imperfections but I'm not aware of any product that will fill vinyl scratches.
     
  8. May 31, 2017 at 5:57 AM
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    I have the same scratches on mine in the same place. Kind of a bummer on something only a year old.
     
  10. Jul 16, 2017 at 7:53 AM
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    Same here.
     
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    After trying several different detailing products I have found 303 Aerospace Spray to work the best at hiding these scratches. I got the best results by spraying directly on the panel and just letting it dry. No wiping or buffing. Its holding up good after a couple of days anyway. I know the scratches are still there but at least my eye isnt drawn right to them everytime I open the door!
     
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  12. Aug 4, 2018 at 4:31 PM
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    6029CF62-008B-4BC5-9EF5-B4047ED04635.jpg E9EBECB3-F9F9-4A0A-90C9-B890285CFE6A.jpg I have them too! Truck is just weeks old. They come from your wedding ring hitting the door panel when you open the door. I get them and also get scuffs on the speaker grill from my shoes brushing the door as I get out. Crazy the an outdoorsman truck gets scratched so easily. Cheap plastic! Haven’t found anything yet to hide them.
     
  13. Aug 4, 2018 at 4:35 PM
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    I dont wear a wedding ring and I have the same scratches at the door grab. Must be from fingernails???? Chintzy plastic for sure.
     
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    No 'pro' here. But I have cleaned a lot of vehicles, and won a few trophies at local shows.

    Nothing I've found will 'fix' it, but Klasse will make it look better. I was stunned at what it did for sun damaged bits in a GM interior I had.

    https://www.amazon.com/Klasse-KL-04...id=1533426302&sr=8-2&keywords=klasse+interior

    OCD is an actual illness. If you actually have been diagnosed, I hope you are under a Dr.'s care.

    If you haven't been diagnosed, you might just try saying you're 'fussy' about the looks of your stuff.

    Being OCD isn't the badge of honor some folks seem to think it is. It's a difficult thing to live with and over come.
     
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