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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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Default Cologne + center console = etched/bleached

Was trying to smell good for the GF and had my cologne drip onto my console... immediately wiped it away (less than a second) but harm was already done. Looks like the plastic got etched/bleached and cannot restore.





What's the cheapest way of fixing this?
Should I buy a new center console (silver, no seat warmers)
Should I buy carbon fiber overlay?
Should I wrap in carbon fiber cloth?
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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get cf overlay. doesnt look like it will come off.

or use more cologne and do the rest of it =D
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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or use more cologne and do the rest of it =D
haha, that's really the cheapest solution eh?

I'm reading up about the aerotect overlay now... only 70 bucks, precut, looks simple. Anyone have any opinions on aerotect vs neffy wrap?
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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I had the same problem. Spilled something and it stripped the silver. I ended up get the pre-cut kit from Aerotect. Looks 100x better.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...erlay-kit.html
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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i'm reading through that thread... it seems like the silver trim pieces are not removable from door. Is that true?
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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Seems like you should put less cologne on if there's enough to drip off of you
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 02:31 PM
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Yea, it's not removable. You just wrap over it. See photos of mine on page 5 and 6.
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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That's a perfect circle from the drip.

Is it a stain or damage to the plastic? Try feeling it to see.

If it is a stain, you can try some cleaner. If it's damaged plastic, then you'll have to go with vinyls.
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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u got a dirty cup holder ahah !
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by KWang
u got a dirty cup holder ahah !
that's why i closed it the 2nd pic

It's definitely damaged, cannot clean it out.
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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While I'm at it, anyone know where I can get this trim piece? The overlay on top has come loose and is trapping stuff underneath. Would like to replace this piece when I do the overlay.




yea, i know, my car is due for a cleaning :X
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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couple of things...

1st, take a bath BEFORE you see your gf, then you wont need to use cologne

2nd, wow your car is dirty, you should keep a mf towel in the glove and use it once in awhile...

3rd, try meguires quick detailer/cleaner thing, if it doesn't get the spot out... you can still use it for the rest of your int
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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need to keep a can of armorall wipes in the trunk ahaha ! =P
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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Same thing happen to me, for 65 bucks i did the CF overlay
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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is the center console sealed? if it is just normal trim, you could look into a product called black wow.. it may be able to give the trim a nice shine that will last very long
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