scratch on center console - is there a way to get it out?
I accidentally scratched my center console near the cup holder, I have the premium package that has the dark grey bird-eye finish. It more of a scuff than deep scratch. Is there something I can do to buff this back to a smooth finish?
The lacquer or "clearcoat" finish on the wood is quite thick so you should be able to polish it out.
You can try to get a clear polish scratch remover like Plexus to take it out. If your not comfortable doing it yourself find a GOOD local detailer who knows what he's doing.
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If you can feel the scratch with your fingernail, it's probably too deep to polish completely out. If it's just a surface blemish/scuff, then it can be removed by leveling (polishing) the clearcoat on the wood. I had this happen a couple of times, and was able to remove the scratches with Z-PC, which I also use on the paint and exterior plastic. You can also use most any All-In-One polish/sealant, like Klasse or Zaino. You'll have to be a bit more aggressive with AIO to get results. The Zaino has more abrasives, so you might want to try that unless you're comfortable using a true polish first.