Helterran

anyone know how to get rid of this?

its very obvious at sunlight, but when it is dark you cannot see it.......

i tried armor all and still there.. (not sure how it was caused, there is no one sat in my car), I had tried to wipe it with a towel, water, armor all and its not coming off....

zabone

iTrader: (2)

that is a scratch. rubbing stuff into it will only cover it up for a short time.

My suggestion is either live with it, go to an upholstery shop, or go to a professional detailer.

It looks like a scratch a person would make when getting out of the car and holding onto the dash.

TheShaddix

I had a similar scratch on my dashboard. I used the meguiars rich leather wipes to fix/improve it. Just wipe it first, then wipe it again with a dry microfiber towel, and after some time it should kind of blend in. If not, then try not wiping it off with a towel at first so it has time to settle in. Mine was really visible but now you can hardly tell anything is there.

Boomin

I got a few ideas, lol

Because of the sun, the dash gets softer and I had this too. Had a G coupe I felt the dash soft from Florida sun!
But now I've been adding tint to windshield and this has stopped. Completely.
My car has fifty percent tint and my wife car has seventy percent ceramic.
Please consider this, you won't believe how much it helps.

TheShaddix

I've had windshield tint on 2 cars in the past and that is something one should be careful with. It may be cool during the day in the sun, but at night, with our LED headlights being already not so bright, the visibility will be cut noticeably to the point of being dangerous. Not to mention that every cop will notice it and give you grief if they choose to do so. And if there is ever an accident, you run into the risk of being liable due to reduced visibility on your part. I used to be all for windshield tint, then ran into a fallen tree at night during rain...Reconsidered it quickly. Mine was tinted 50%. Just saying, tinting in general should be approached with logic.

hoosier1

I have a similar situation in the front part of the dash. When wiping a small area of the dash with a microfiber towel, the dash immediately discolored. I have applied leather conditioner and Armor All to the area and let it soak in for several days in the sun. Then I had to reapply the leather conditioner and repeat the process. After a month, I applied the Lexus leather conditioner over the entire section of the dash, and the discoloration appears to be fixed. Undoubtedly, the process will have to be repeated. I have already reported the very fragile dash and unacceptable quality of material used to Lexus.

Helterran

i just took it into the dealership and they are taking a look at it......... i'll let them fix it (i only have 1400 miles on car right now....... they were like WTF when i show them it...... since none of them detected it upon delivery.."it only show up doing bright sunlight/flashlight"

Helterran

I heard armor all is junk and was advised not to use it ever.. Anyone know the material of the dash? Leather or plastic? I Need to know what product to buy if Lexus can't fix

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

its not leather, its some kind of vinyl.

Helterran

The line is no longer there!!!! Lexus dealership saved the day.. They used something called Lexol to get rid of it... It would be cloudy at first, but it will get rid of it.. (That's what the dealership said) I haven't tried it...

goshawk823

Lysol, as in the cleaning product? On a scratch? I could see that if it was dirt, or gunk,,,
be interested to see if it works.

Helterran

I spell wrong..... Lexol

hoosier1

Thanks for the product name. I'll try it on my dash. Let us know how long it lasts.

pheonix72

iTrader: (6)

I would not use Armor All on any of my cars. I use Protectant 303 on all my cars. I have tried many different brands including Lexol but Protectant 303 is the best stuffs to protect plastic, rubber and vinyl interiors. The surfaces do not get greasy and glossy like a lot of products out there.

Helterran

I am going to go pickup some Lexol soon....... going to keep it somewhere in house......... anyone know what window cleaner to buy? (i saw Lexus ppl spray some unknown white foam thing on towel..........)