lexicam739

On my 2021 RX 350 I noticed the dashboard scratches very easy. Is there a way to correct to those scratches?

Mikes94GS3

For me, it’s always the original 303 Automotive Protectant in spray bottle.

lexicam739

How does it work on light scratches?

Undefeatable

You can't correct it, best you can do is use a dressing (like 303) to mask it.

Mikes94GS3

Give it a shot and let us know what you think, please.

lexicam739

it works quite nice. Thank you

ELexis

Believe 303 Product line to be one of the best protectant products available! Have been using many years on automotive interior trim. As stated by the company, it does appears to provide superior protection against harmful UV rays that can cause discoloration, fading, and cracking of vinyl, rubber, Plexiglas, carbon fiber, plastics and finished leather surfaces. 303 Protectant also helps repel dust, dirt, lint and staining. I do find it interesting that a single formulated product can safely and effectively be used for several different materials (vinyl, rubber, plastic etc).

https://www.303products.com.au/product-range/automotive

lexicam739

I am using this on my 2021 RX350 through out the interior. Been using with a microfiber cloth but still leaves streaks and doesn’t coat evenly. Maybe because the Black interior highlights those spots. Maybe the dealer used something when they detailed the dashboard that is not working with the 303?

Oro

This will sound odd at first, but works. Meguiar’s leather cleaner/conditioner. Use it on everything interior.

https://www.meguiarsdirect.com/megui...oner-16oz.html

Everything - seats, dash, wood,etc. It’s basically just a very excellent wax so it makes sense when you think about it. I discovered this years ago by accident - had some and nothing else and just tried it. It also does not off-gas as badly as 303 and cloud your windshield. It does everything from leather to dash, so a single solution for interior needs instead of multiple ones.

I do like 303, but use it more on external plastic as it’s a bit of a waste on internal items where UV is highly moderated.

Urlik

The dealer left some marks on the wife’s dash replacing the dash garnish clips. I tried Griot’s interior cleaner last week with no luck. Used Griot’s leather cleaner today and it worked like a charm.

ELexis

Did you use;

Griot's Leather Care
https://www.griotsgarage.com/leather-care-16-ounces/

OR

Griot's Leather 3 in 1 spray
https://www.griotsgarage.com/leather...ecommendations

on the dash?

Urlik

I use Griot's Leather Care.

ELexis

Thanks Urlik. Good to know Griot's Leather Care is also effective on the dash material as well!
https://www.griotsgarage.com/leather-care-16-ounces/

E46CT

As I post frequently, no cleaner, liquid, or other product will correct scratches. The supplier responsible for some of Lexus's dashes in some cars uses a material that mechanically abrades by simple light touch with a rag which is why there's many "dashboard scratches" posts. I experienced this with my 2021 ES. bought brand new with a mark going across the dash. I figured i could just wipe it when i get home. i was wrong. Just simple wiping with a microfiber resulted in even more scratches. I took it to the dealer and they had their on site detailer spend 2 hours on it. he tried everything. he was able to blend it by 2 hours of scrubbing but you could clearly see the scar left over. Sadly the material is mechanically damaged. Sanding can blend it... or a thought I had, possibly HEAT may heal it... but someone would need to experiment on a spare/used part.

As far as CLEANING... just microfiber and water. no need to overspend and overdo products. sure if you want a scent and an extremely mild (essentially non existent) added UV barrier, sure you can try some kind of spray. but it's not doing much.

lexicam739

Thank you.