Help with New Car Dash Blemish

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Help with New Car Dash Blemish

Whether or not the dash pad is a difficult replacement depends entirely on the make and model. Some are extremely to remove and install (PT Cruiser, 3rd Gen Camaro as examples from personal experience) while others are bound to be a pain.

[Opie]

Re: Help with New Car Dash Blemish

Thanks again everyone. I will probably not push to have anything replaced, as the issue is visible but not major. Is there any product that I should ask that they not use in attempts to improve it? I have a feeling they are going to try some dressing.

[Opie]

Re: Help with New Car Dash Blemish

One update: the dealer's shop boss looked at it and has passed the case over to a detailer who is going to attempt to use some dye on it. He thinks it was caused by rubbing. Should I be concerned about using dye? If he can make it look better it seems like a less risky solution than pulling the dash apart.

[Opie]

Re: Help with New Car Dash Blemish

I'm bumping to get any last views from y'all on if you think having a detailer use dye on a half-dollar sized blemish on a new car dash is risky. The dealer says that their Lexus guy is going to do the job - the minor blemish primarily shows up in sunshine conditions by reflecting a whitish/shiney area on the dash. My question is, can a good detailer make this look better, or do you think them using dyes would make it worse in the long run? Is it likely that that this treatment could make the spot more obvious in certain lighting conditions?

[StadiumDetail]

Re: Help with New Car Dash Blemish

I'm bumping to get any last views from y'all on if you think having a detailer use dye on a half-dollar sized blemish on a new car dash is risky. The dealer says that their Lexus guy is going to do the job - the minor blemish primarily shows up in sunshine conditions by reflecting a whitish/shiney area on the dash. My question is, can a good detailer make this look better, or do you think them using dyes would make it worse in the long run? Is it likely that that this treatment could make the spot more obvious in certain lighting conditions?

if the guy knows what he is doing, you will never be able to tell where the dye stops and the origional color begins. The dye will be a little less durable than the origional color so be careful if you need to do heavy cleaning in that area with harsh chemicals, regular cleaning with woolite or an APC should be perfectly fine.

[tguil]

Re: Help with New Car Dash Blemish

From what you have asked and stated so far, I think that you are every bit as "fussy" as I am. My two cents -- I think that you will still see the "fix" after it is done,especially under the right light conditions. What would I do? I'd speak directly with the "tech" who is going to make the repair to see what he says. He should know how it will turn out. Ask for his honest opinion. A good tech will tell you.

I think that the texture of the dash has been slightly altered. It doesn't take much. (Experience again.) Dye will not correct that.

Tom