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How to Repair Your Car Dashboard

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Part: Dashboard

Are you looking to renew your car dashboard? You are in the right place; I will explain how to remove scratches and other imperfections that can occur over time on plastics. Clean the surfaces, then apply products similar to polish, which are useful for removing scratches from plastics like headlights, available at auto parts stores or hardware shops. Reapply if necessary. Now, use a vehicle interior polish. If it doesn’t work, you can heat the area with a heat gun or a blowtorch, then apply the dashboard polish. Be careful not to irreparably damage the surface.

Updated on 13 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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