Question

[jdium]

Havn't noticed that yet with the silver, but the door panels drive me crazy. They are like sand paper, everything that touches them leaves a mark, I've given up after 2 months of ownership...

[brickhardmeat]

there is some kind of a film on the door panels dash and most of the black pieces, maybe a finishing spray, you will find that a damp cloth will make those scratches vanish, they aren't really scratches or scuffs

as far as the silver paint on the center console piece one option would be a light sanding and spray it whatever color you like, a little clear coat on top of that and you will have a very durable console

the matte silver paint is pretty weak but I haven't a single scratch in mine

[kjnutter]

Originally Posted by brickhardmeat

there is some kind of a film on the door panels dash and most of the black pieces, maybe a finishing spray, you will find that a damp cloth will make those scratches vanish, they aren't really scratches or scuffs

as far as the silver paint on the center console piece one option would be a light sanding and spray it whatever color you like, a little clear coat on top of that and you will have a very durable console

the matte silver paint is pretty weak but I haven't a single scratch in mine

I too am having problems with the silver paint, on doors and around stick shift..How do you get the shifter cowling off? It looks like the door arm rests will come off pretty easily?
Any tips or diagrams on this?
Thanks KJN

[kimona]

Originally Posted by jdium

Havn't noticed that yet with the silver, but the door panels drive me crazy. They are like sand paper, everything that touches them leaves a mark, I've given up after 2 months of ownership...

This probaby belongs in the detail section but here goes...

jdium, the interior door panels drove me crazy as well; they marked so damn easily and always looked a mess no matter how careful I was!

Anyway, against my better judgement, I sprayed them with some Turtle Wax F21 vinyl protectant. It didn't leave any nasty residue or glaring shine and my door panels have never had a mark since applyling it over 6 months ago!

[Kaeon]

I drove a tC the panels are no worse then it. My interior looked like ashy skin all the time so i'm used to that.

SmallCarGuy,
Nice to see you I barely ever leave the Toyota Scene unless its for a Honda. But I try to keep one of both at all times :)