What Are the Tips for Repairing Scratches on Car Interior Plastic?
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First, use a soft damp towel to clean the interior plastic panel. Then shake the car-specific dashboard wax and spray it evenly on the interior plastic panel. For more severe scratches on car interior plastic, the repair method involves sanding and polishing the surface of the plastic. For minor scratches on car interior plastic, clean the scratched area and then use professional materials to spray it. If the scratches are on genuine leather car interiors, the repair mainly focuses on the color layer, and specialized interior leather paint is generally used for repair.
A few days ago I just finished dealing with the plastic scratches on my car and discovered several practical methods. For minor scratches, you can slowly polish them with toothpaste and a soft cloth, just like removing scratches from a phone screen. Be sure to use plain white toothpaste, not the gel type. If the scratches are a bit deeper, there's a plastic repair paste available at car detailing shops that works exceptionally well—once applied and dried, the scratches are barely noticeable. The scratches on my car's air vents were treated with a heat gun and a scraper, but you have to be very careful not to set the temperature too high to avoid warping. Regular maintenance is also crucial; spraying some interior protectant periodically can help prevent new scratches. Lastly, I'd like to remind everyone never to use alcohol or strong solvents to clean plastic parts, as that will only make the surface rougher.
