Remove Scratches From Interior Plastic Door Panel

Shallow scratches can often be buffed out.

Remove scratches from interior plastic door panel.

Run your fingernail across the scratch. Wet sanding slowly levels out the surface of the plastic with a bit more force than toothpaste or baking soda making it ideal for deeper scratches. Choose a liquid soap made for cleaning the interior plastic in your car and mix it with warm water. Gently rub it in a circular motion all around the scratch.

If the plastic is textured or very dirty use a soft bristle brush to remove the deep dirt and grime. Wash the scratched area with a specialized soapy water. Clean the area well with a rag. Removing all the dirt and debris will help you get a smooth finish and stop dirt from melting into the plastic which could affect the colour.

To repair the scratched plastic on your car interior with a kit. Dry the area with a clean dry cloth when you re done 1 x research sourcestep 2 run a fingernail over the scratch to check its depth. This will remove any dirt and grease making it easier to get rid of the scratch. Dampen the sponge with either water or your trim cleaner rub over the offending marks on your cars plastic or vinyl interior door trim until the marks have disappeared wipe a clean damp cloth over the cleaned area to remove any residue and then dry off.

Take a clean damp cloth and dip it into some warm soapy water. Clean the area on and around the scratch with interior plastic cleaner. If it catches in the groove then. Sand the scratched plastic with 220 240 fine grit sandpaper.

Its as simple as that. Make sure the area is clean and dry before you move on to the next step.