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If like mine after 7-8 years, that is a build up of protectant. You can use goo gone, as previously stated, or WD-40, or a gentle fabric cleaner like "Teddy Bear Cleaner. You should use just a small amount of either on a microfiber towel and spread a small amount of the cleaner over the entire area. Start at an edge and rub gently. Once the residue is removed, wipe the area with a microfiber towel section dampened with water.
All of these soft-touch coatings deteriorate with time. You can actually wipe it off with soap, a micro fiber cloth, and a lot of "elbow grease", but a solved ranging from Goo-Gone to acetone will make it much easier. That panel pops off - just pry on is edges with a plastic wedge. The >> markings are molded in and back-lit so they will be unaffected.
Thanks, everyone. I had some leather cleaner and a microfiber cloth and used that. It took me a good 30 minutes to finish. Still some work to do, but looking so much better.
Hey Rodney - I think you said this just pops off, ya? Ours is all chipped up due to.... someone's fingernails... and i'd like to replace. Thinking of sourcing a new part, just using one of my plastic trim pry tools to pop-off and then replace... whatcha think? Many thx.
Yes, it is just snapped into the dash to pry around it with a plastic trim tool to remove it. I think I'd try cleaning it and see if those chips are just in the soft-touch coating. I really doubt they are in the plastic itself.
Yes, it is just snapped into the dash to pry around it with a plastic trim tool to remove it. I think I'd try cleaning it and see if those chips are just in the soft-touch coating. I really doubt they are in the plastic itself.
Amazing! All it needed was a cleaning. I thought for sure it needed replacement and wishing i took before pics. I've become a big fan of Simple Green Crystal, a higher strength version of the original. I used a diluted version, sprayed it on then light scrub with soft bristle brush, wipe off with microfiber towel then repeat. It took me 3 applications and about 8 min. Good as new! I love these forums.
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