Anyone know how to fix these interior scratches?

AggieDev · 10-16-2015, 02:24 PM

Well I messed up, I had a car charger wedged between my passenger seat and my console and didn't realize it was scratching up my console.

Knowing the material of the console, is there any way to get these scratches gone? The only imperfection of my Z now

BC416 · 10-16-2015, 02:25 PM

I have nothing to offer but am interested in a solution as my hatch area has a few of these types of scratches.

DPE G · 10-16-2015, 03:30 PM

Try a heat gun, just don't hold it in one place too long, don't want to melt it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7vS6F8EHxI

AntiVenom · 10-16-2015, 03:32 PM

time for some alcantra?

i´ve had limited success fixing these type of scratches in the past. the trunk of my old xterra looked like freddy kreuger had been sleeping in it, just like the side of your console. i went over them with a lighter. some of the smaller ones disappeared but i didnt wanna keep torching the plastic and make a scratch in to a ruined panel. so i am not sure i would recommend that method to anyone. it did help though.

edit: sounds like my lighter method is sort of a ghetto version of the heatgun method posted above. so heat might be your best bet.

Smashley · 10-16-2015, 03:58 PM

I have one long scratch in a similar location and I might try using a heat gun

kenchan · 10-16-2015, 04:51 PM

get a new one, or SEM spray it.

littlejuanito · 10-19-2015, 03:41 PM

How about sanding it?

caalmaden · 10-19-2015, 03:53 PM

I think a mild abrasive compound will do the trick. If the scratches are deep, this probably wouldn't work.

zmanelite · 10-19-2015, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPE G

Try a heat gun, just don't hold it in one place too long, don't want to melt it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7vS6F8EHxI

Ive done that and it works
You do have to be careful as you can do more damage

JohnTrang · 10-20-2015, 04:40 PM

Try and ask Darren at Auto Fetish Detail https://www.youtube.com/user/autofetishdetail/about

YzGyz · 10-20-2015, 04:49 PM

Use some kind of round hard plastic and rub the heck out of it. I had some big scores on my door panel when I installed my speakers and it slipped and scrapped the cement floor. It looked nasty! I used a black poker chip and rubbed it good!! It's barely noticeable now.

YzGyz

ramoszx12r · 10-20-2015, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPE G

Try a heat gun, just don't hold it in one place too long, don't want to melt it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7vS6F8EHxI

Very cool.

10-16-2015, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
AggieDev Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin Posts: 38 Drives: '10 Nissan 370Z Red Rep Power: 10	Anyone know how to fix these interior scratches? Well I messed up, I had a car charger wedged between my passenger seat and my console and didn't realize it was scratching up my console. Knowing the material of the console, is there any way to get these scratches gone? The only imperfection of my Z now wideglideleon likes this.

10-16-2015, 02:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 591	I have nothing to offer but am interested in a solution as my hatch area has a few of these types of scratches. __________________ F.I. / K&N / 180 / Forgestar

10-16-2015, 03:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
DPE G Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 747 Drives: 2015 PW Nismo Tech Rep Power: 303	Try a heat gun, just don't hold it in one place too long, don't want to melt it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7vS6F8EHxI zmanelite likes this. __________________ \| 2015 Nismo \| DPE \| AirLift \| SPL \| StopTech \| Toyo \| Motordyne \| Tommy Kiara \| Amuse \| ARC \| Top Secret \| Stillen \| Hotchkiss \|

10-16-2015, 03:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 11	time for some alcantra? i´ve had limited success fixing these type of scratches in the past. the trunk of my old xterra looked like freddy kreuger had been sleeping in it, just like the side of your console. i went over them with a lighter. some of the smaller ones disappeared but i didnt wanna keep torching the plastic and make a scratch in to a ruined panel. so i am not sure i would recommend that method to anyone. it did help though. edit: sounds like my lighter method is sort of a ghetto version of the heatgun method posted above. so heat might be your best bet. __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

10-16-2015, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Smashley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 347 Drives: mt/sport/tour MB Rep Power: 11	I have one long scratch in a similar location and I might try using a heat gun AntiVenom likes this.

10-16-2015, 04:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	get a new one, or SEM spray it.

10-19-2015, 03:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 418	How about sanding it?

10-19-2015, 03:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
caalmaden Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Hurst, TX Posts: 44 Drives: 2015 370Z NISMO Tech Rep Power: 20	I think a mild abrasive compound will do the trick. If the scratches are deep, this probably wouldn't work.

10-20-2015, 04:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
JohnTrang Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: North Alabama Age: 51 Posts: 47 Drives: 2015 370Z Sport Tech Rep Power: 10	Try and ask Darren at Auto Fetish Detail https://www.youtube.com/user/autofetishdetail/about

10-20-2015, 04:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 62	Use some kind of round hard plastic and rub the heck out of it. I had some big scores on my door panel when I installed my speakers and it slipped and scrapped the cement floor. It looked nasty! I used a black poker chip and rubbed it good!! It's barely noticeable now. YzGyz __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...gyzs-turn.html YzGyz

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