Interior Scratches
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Interior Scratches
I did a little research and have not seen any new threads since 2007/8 when the JKs had a "bad plastic" problem from the factory. I have a 2011 and the area where the front passenger airbag is extremely easy to scratch. My jeep is a month old and has probably a dozen scratches in that area. Any way to buff those out or repair them? If not, does anyone know the price of that particular dash panel?
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I just live with it now. I rub a little 303protectant on the dash and it takes most of the nasty scratches out of the dash or makes them must less visible and provides UV protection.
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Know of a good site to search to find that dash pad that goes over the airbag? I cannot find it on the mopar site.
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I have a 2011 and don't have any scratches like you describe. However, I did have them on my 09, and found out it was from when my wife grabbed the bar and her rings would scratch the inside, so I told her no more rings in the JK. Did not go over to well, but it kept my interiior from looking like a trash bin.
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I know this sounds crazy but I heat my scratches with a lighter then ever so lightly rub them while they are hot. It only takes a couple of seconds of heat. It can leave a "shiny" spot but if you use a dash protectant spray you'll never notice it. I've been doing this for years on my 07.
Best to practice this method in an inconspicuous place.
Best to practice this method in an inconspicuous place.
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I know this sounds crazy but I heat my scratches with a lighter then ever so lightly rub them while they are hot. It only takes a couple of seconds of heat. It can leave a "shiny" spot but if you use a dash protectant spray you'll never notice it. I've been doing this for years on my 07.
Best to practice this method in an inconspicuous place.
Best to practice this method in an inconspicuous place.
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Originally Posted by largo
I have a 2011 and don't have any scratches like you describe. However, I did have them on my 09, and found out it was from when my wife grabbed the bar and her rings would scratch the inside, so I told her no more rings in the JK. Did not go over to well, but it kept my interiior from looking like a trash bin.