smudges in 2006 EX-L dashboard - Honda Pilot

lumis · 09-23-2006, 07:55 PM

Howdy, wondering if anyone has any experience getting smudges out of the dashboard. I accidentally hit the dash with the edge of a pipe and put 2 smudges in it. They aren't too bad but they reflect light a lot which makes them stand out. I was wondering if anyone knows any tricks to make them stand out less.

Thanks,
Randy

humanoid · 09-23-2006, 08:02 PM

Try using some Simple Green on a soft cloth or microfiber towel and gently rubbing the smudges. Are you sure they're smudges and not scratches?

lumis · 09-23-2006, 08:09 PM

Yeah, they are more of a scratch then a smudge, the texture is definately scratched...i used the word smudge cuz they are really wide scratches.

humanoid · 09-24-2006, 02:56 AM

If they are in fact scratches then I see no other possible way to remedy that other than taking fine grit sandpaper and sanding the scratches smooth. I hope others can offer you some other advice.

jay · 09-24-2006, 04:23 AM

See if there's a Dr. Vinyl franchise in your area and get them, or the contractor a reputable dealer uses, to fix it.

Another hp.org member had a scratch on the dash repaired at a Dr. Vinyl with excellent results. Read about that at Help Please - Scratch on Dash

www.drvinyl.com

09-23-2006, 07:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
lumis Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	smudges in 2006 EX-L dashboard Howdy, wondering if anyone has any experience getting smudges out of the dashboard. I accidentally hit the dash with the edge of a pipe and put 2 smudges in it. They aren't too bad but they reflect light a lot which makes them stand out. I was wondering if anyone knows any tricks to make them stand out less. Thanks, Randy

09-23-2006, 08:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try using some Simple Green on a soft cloth or microfiber towel and gently rubbing the smudges. Are you sure they're smudges and not scratches? __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

09-24-2006, 02:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If they are in fact scratches then I see no other possible way to remedy that other than taking fine grit sandpaper and sanding the scratches smooth. I hope others can offer you some other advice. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

09-24-2006, 04:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	See if there's a Dr. Vinyl franchise in your area and get them, or the contractor a reputable dealer uses, to fix it. Another hp.org member had a scratch on the dash repaired at a Dr. Vinyl with excellent results. Read about that at Help Please - Scratch on Dash www.drvinyl.com __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

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09-23-2006, 08:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
lumis Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, they are more of a scratch then a smudge, the texture is definately scratched...i used the word smudge cuz they are really wide scratches.

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