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1. Nicks in dash 2. Scratches in panel under handbrake - what to do?

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1. Nicks in dash 2. Scratches in panel under handbrake - what to do?

Post by IanE! » Mon Feb 07, 2022 9:34 pm

Hi - I wondered if anyone had any suggestions? I've attached some photos.

1. I think one of the previous owners struggled to get the radio out and maybe used a screwdriver? Anyway, there are two small nicks that I would love to have disappear! Or at least disguised.
2. Maybe caused by keys being left here?

I'd be grateful for any suggestions

Cheers

Ian
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1. Nicks in dash 2. Scratches in panel under handbrake - what to do?

Post by enuff_zed » Mon Feb 07, 2022 9:42 pm

For the handbrake issue I'd say simply look for a better panel to swap in if you can?
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1. Nicks in dash 2. Scratches in panel under handbrake - what to do?

Post by Zedebee » Mon Feb 07, 2022 10:22 pm

New Alu trims are two a penny, as people don’t seem to like them. That’s maybe an exaggeration, but the dash trim piece comes up quite regularly for about fifty quid on fleaBay. Because of the texture, it is quite difficult to repair.

As an alternative you could have it wrapped.
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1. Nicks in dash 2. Scratches in panel under handbrake - what to do?

Post by IanE! » Tue Feb 08, 2022 11:58 am

Thanks both for your suggestions - I'll have a look on ebay :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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1. Nicks in dash 2. Scratches in panel under handbrake - what to do?

Post by mr.tourette » Tue Feb 08, 2022 12:05 pm

the one by the handbrake is very easily wrapped with a bit if carbon fibre vinyl..can even be done in situ with a nice sharp stanley knife blade..another option with the dash is to have the cracks filled and carbon dip it or wrap it yoursef been done many times on the forum
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