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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:01 AM
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I scratched my chrome trim installing my new navi DVD. It's very small, but I notice it. Is there any method to touch it up? I am so mad at myself because I know better.
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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SCRATCH-OUT will work on a number of different hard-surface, non-porous trim materials...I'm not sure about chrome. Worth a try, though. From $2-6 at automotive shops...our local Wal-Mart has it for $1.99.



Rub it very lightly, at first, to test it and make sure it won't take the finish off....then, if that works, whatever you need to fine-polish the scratch out. It has a very fine polishing action, almost jewelry-grade, and will not harm most finishes.
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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It's the chrome strip that is just below the piece that comes out (clock) to change the nav DVD on the IS. It is fairly fragile. I more dented it than scratched it trying to get the clock to release. I am afraid of doing more damage than leaving the small dent alone. I a probably the only one that will see it. I was more wondering if there is a chrome paint that could fill the small dent and make it less noticeable. Any model builders out there? Should I just leave it alone?
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