Paint comes off, on Radio Panel
04-29-08, 04:39 PM
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Paint comes off, on Radio Panel
I was detailing my car yesterday, and when I sprayed some Air Deodorant in my car, some of it landed on the Radio Panel (where u set the temperature), and it wont come off.
When I tried to take it off with a little bit of Windex (sprayed on the cloth first of course) it "took" off the paint, i didnt know it was painted on? It shows a silver underneath it.
Has anyone else experienced this?
When I tried to take it off with a little bit of Windex (sprayed on the cloth first of course) it "took" off the paint, i didnt know it was painted on? It shows a silver underneath it.
Has anyone else experienced this?
04-29-08, 06:00 PM
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I had a similar problem with my RX300 - the paint started coming off just under the radio station select buttons and underneath the beige interior paint finish was black plastic - looked real ugly. Lexus replaced this as the paint shouldn't have worn off. Your situation is a little different, as they could claim carelessness/abuse on your part. But, the paint on their interior shouldn't come off with Windex!
I would ask your Lexus dealer if this can be replaced under warranty, but don't get pissy with them - you catch more flies with honey than vineger!
I would ask your Lexus dealer if this can be replaced under warranty, but don't get pissy with them - you catch more flies with honey than vineger!
04-29-08, 06:45 PM
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and one more:
Sorry for all the posts, but this has never happened to me in my other cars? I was really pissed off? Who would know this? I cleaned all my cars with this stuff before? This is weird?
Sorry for all the posts, but this has never happened to me in my other cars? I was really pissed off? Who would know this? I cleaned all my cars with this stuff before? This is weird?
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04-30-08, 06:08 AM
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Amonia is acidic and I hope other CL members learn from this. I am sure the OP was unaware of the potential for the interior plastic to become worn instantly. This use to be very common in the gen 1 Altima around the radio control. There are some companies that fix these things for dealers. They typically use a paint application. As for the 2gen, the interior dash plastic will have to be replaced to look proper as the finish retains a flat look and it is more difficult to color match.
04-30-08, 08:27 AM
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Just use a black sharpie to cover it up. j/k 
By looking at your pics, I don't think it looks that bad. But if it really bothers you, take it into the dealership to see if it's covered under warranty.
By looking at your pics, I don't think it looks that bad. But if it really bothers you, take it into the dealership to see if it's covered under warranty.
04-30-08, 09:26 AM
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The windex alone didn't do it...
The chemical in the spray Air Deordant started the process...
Also, this is why I use Meguiars Interior Quick detailer..
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The chemical in the spray Air Deordant started the process...
Also, this is why I use Meguiars Interior Quick detailer..
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The fastest way to clean all interior surfaces. Use every time you wash or Quik Detail your paint to give your interior that “just detailed” look. In just 5 additional minutes, your entire interior will look sharp and smell fresh. Quickly and easily maintains the look and feel of interior plastics, vinyl, leather, rubber, metal and even audio/video equipment. The safe, high lubricity formula lifts off dust, ashes, dirt, grime, spills and fingerprints without build-up. And, unlike traditional protectants that leave an artificial greasy feeling, Quik Interior Detailer leaves your interior™ surfaces looking natural and revitalized. Simply spray on, spread evenly with an Ultra Plush Super Terry or Supreme Shine® Microfiber and turn to a dry section of the towel for the final wipe off.
04-30-08, 09:29 AM
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That stuff works well for not making a high gloss shine. If I did not use the OEM vinyl protectant, I would use that again.
