smokin5s Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 so my lease is up in another moth and there's about an 8 inch long very shallow scratch across my glove box and I was wondering if there is an easy way to get rid of that scratch so I don't get raped trying to turn the car back in... any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Deep enough it needs filled or buffed? I have fixed one before by taping the closest I could get to the scratch on both sides, filling it with epoxy(do this as close to just overfilling as possible to eliminate unnecessary sanding), sanding it with the tape still in place(go slow and use a very fine grit and soapy water), then I picked up a can of interior matching paint at the body store. It was the cheapest. I sprayed it into a cup until I got enough to pour into my airbrush and ever so lighly sprayed it on with no buildup. Or have you tried finding a new part on line like ebay? Becareful whatever you do or trying different things could make it 10x's worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Probably never going to completely go away. You could try filling it wtih epoxy and lightly sanding if its more of a gash. Some mention a magic eraser, which basically just sands it lightly. Last method would be to use a heat gun, to soften it and gently try and get the scratch to 'close up' All of these risk making it worse however Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted December 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 honestly, it's so shallow that I can't feel the scratch with my finger but I can see it go all across the glovebox. I kind of like your idea of the airbrush... how expensive are those and how hard is it to do? I looked on ebay and could not find anything for a 2008 Altima Glovebox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 What sort of finish? If it's textured or semi-matte I would leave it alone, a gloss finish you might be able to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted December 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 it's not gloss... it's just a plastic type of surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 if its a light mark plastX plastic polish may remove it.... if its a textured surface I'd try to find a good condition used one on ebay or something and just replace it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted December 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 I might try the plastic polish, but the box is textured so is that just a waste of money? also, I can't find one on ebay... the car is a 2008 Altima, not many of those around yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Polishing a textured surface will mar the finish and make the problem more obvious. Could price the part through the dealer, you may be pleasantly surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 hit it with some armor all to see if it hides it if it does do it again when you turn it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 hit it with some armor all to see if it hides it if it does do it again when you turn it in. Best Idea yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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