I just bought a used car with a lot of key scratches around the ignition switch. I tried this method with a propane torch. I used the smallest flame possible and worked very gently. I only did a small section at the time making sure I didn't overheat the plastic. It did mask the majority of the damage. I wouldn't be afraid to try on kick panels, etc.
I had an 04 civic that had key marks and sratches on the kick panels. The glove box and two of the rear quarter panels had a couple larger scratches. They werent very deep. But i did this and it made everything look 10 times better.
If restoring the whole interior don’t just leave it at this stage, get a SEM plastic paint kit & paint over the panels. Remember your results are as good as your prep work.
Question for ConsumeWisely: What happened with that plastic after 3 months? I'm asking you because I restored the bumpers of my XJ Cherokee using a similar method, with a heat gun, they looked brand new but after a month, they black color started fading away and then after a couple of months, they had some kind of "grey camouflage" appearance. Horrible. I ended up replacing all of them.
This is the interior panel, so it is not exposed to ultraviolet light, unlike the bumper, so I have not noticed any changes so far. I would use some sort of ceramic coating kit for the plastic after masking the scratches to protect against UV and dirt.
Actually, it won't, and I'll be honest with you. It's only a quake fix. It really isn't gonna help, and if you really don't know how to do it, you need to be careful because it depends on your vehicles. Plastic sunplastics are easy to melt and And retain their shape after the plastic Scratches melt, but if you overdo it, you can damage it plus keep in mind that there is times where the plastic is gonna get some haze.
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Instructions unclear, now my car is on fire.
Call firefighters
I just bought a used car with a lot of key scratches around the ignition switch. I tried this method with a propane torch. I used the smallest flame possible and worked very gently. I only did a small section at the time making sure I didn't overheat the plastic. It did mask the majority of the damage. I wouldn't be afraid to try on kick panels, etc.
I had an 04 civic that had key marks and sratches on the kick panels. The glove box and two of the rear quarter panels had a couple larger scratches. They werent very deep. But i did this and it made everything look 10 times better.
Now you have a shiny spot instead of a scratch. Not sure which is worse?
Should fade
Take it down with diluted isopropyl alcohol.
Good practice, go to a junkyard, buy a cheap piece of trim from any car similar to yours, you won't pay more than $10. Practice with that first.
Very informative thanks for posting !
Does this work on the gas tank plastic cap?
What kind of lighter is that?
Good job
If restoring the whole interior don’t just leave it at this stage, get a SEM plastic paint kit & paint over the panels. Remember your results are as good as your prep work.
what do you call that instrument?
it is cheap torch lighter :)
I'm wondering if a heat gun could provide the same outcome
It just may, it would undoubtedly take longer but it would also probably be harder to mess up.
yes
Is this a soft touch dashboard ?
probably not. it would melt right off
It is a hart plastic.
So….how do you get rib of the discoloration?
I don't, but you can use some polisher for plastic.
Spray paint
Would ArmorAll or other (silicone-based) plastic protectant remove the discoloration, or hide it?
@@ConsumeWisely did the plastic polisher worked for you, to remove the burn mark/discoloration?
can we try with heat gun?
Thats the better option...
Does this work if it’s a really deep
No. Not on deep scratches. There are better methods. Might cost a little $ but you won't make it worse trying to make it look better
What's better this or heat gun?
Heat gun is nore safe
Question for ConsumeWisely: What happened with that plastic after 3 months? I'm asking you because I restored the bumpers of my XJ Cherokee using a similar method, with a heat gun, they looked brand new but after a month, they black color started fading away and then after a couple of months, they had some kind of "grey camouflage" appearance. Horrible. I ended up replacing all of them.
Thanks for your heart, but, yo didn't answer for how long it last lol
This is the interior panel, so it is not exposed to ultraviolet light, unlike the bumper, so I have not noticed any changes so far. I would use some sort of ceramic coating kit for the plastic after masking the scratches to protect against UV and dirt.
@@ConsumeWisely Good to know, anyway, as I said, I'll test with another piece first lol. Thanks!
I would be afraid to burn the rubber and make it worse.
It's not for rubber, but plastic only!
do not try this on rubber
Use heat gun better
Can I hide the scratches on my dashboard by draw above it with black pen??? Please anyone answer me??
I thing use black nail polish or a black crayon maybe or try with hair dryer
@@Pawel663346
Thanks
Congrats you know have a burn mark 🔥
Thanks, a scratch is much better!
Just damaged my Brand New BMW G22 passenger seat. Looks really bad now. Dont do this, people.
You can only do this on certain materials
You did it to ur seat? Bro?
Seat? Please tell me you didn’t think this was leather he was doing it on.
😂 honestly I need answers
😂 Honestly I need answers
I got deep scratchs will it also fix
Actually, it won't, and I'll be honest with you. It's only a quake fix. It really isn't gonna help, and if you really don't know how to do it, you need to be careful because it depends on your vehicles. Plastic sunplastics are easy to melt and And retain their shape after the plastic Scratches melt, but if you overdo it, you can damage it plus keep in mind that there is times where the plastic is gonna get some haze.
@@jesuscervantesj82 i messed it up with my back bumper
I wonder… preheating it with a hair-dryer, before the torch - this might shorten the time you use the torch, with less risk of damage?