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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 12:33 AM
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ZES. Did you fix your scratch on your dash? I have two ES300h and both have scratches just like yours.
Keen to know how to fix and if the 303 worked.
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Old Jul 20, 2015 | 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by linc
ZES. Did you fix your scratch on your dash? I have two ES300h and both have scratches just like yours.
Keen to know how to fix and if the 303 worked.
I have been using 303 for a while now. It slightly darkens the dash and gives it a deeper luster for lack of better word. It seemed to hide the scratch about 50% I would say, but definitely does not remore it completely. With the combination of the partial masking of the dash and the 'new car obsession' wearing off, plus a little bit of dust and dirt from real life day to day use, it has become sort of tolerable.

In summary, 303 masks it about 50% but certainly does not remove it. Please post if you have better luck.
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Old Jul 20, 2015 | 09:34 AM
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Just to clarify..... 303, or any similar type of product, would never remove this type of defect. Hiding it is the only option, and since 303 does produce a darker look, it can help to hide this sort of thing.

I assume when you say it "does not remove it" you mean it does not hide it completely, only partially, but for someone who is trying to find out if they can actually remove/repair this type of mark, your post may be confusing.

-Zach
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Old Apr 10, 2016 | 03:33 AM
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I've got the same exact scratches, this time from a handbag (don't ask...) I've tried a bunch of interior cleaners and they hide the scratches but can't repair them. The soft touch plastics on the ES' dash and doors are ridiculously fragile, I've even got scratches from kids' fingernails.

You also shouldn't use a polish to repair scratches to the silver trim on the steering wheel. The scratch doesn't look as prominent but the silver paint actually comes off with a bit of rubbing. I wonder who let these soft materials pass QC when they can be so easily marred.
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