Light scratches on dash - how to remove

I've got the same issue. It appears the texture of some of the interior plastics react this way upon light abrasion, and I would also like to hear of a "fix." These scratches are very apparent where you put your fingers to open the center console lid. (fingernails)

 

If only there was a sub-forum for care, maintenance & troubleshooting. Oh, yeah, there is.

 

I have always used Brasso to remove scratches in plastic watch crystals. I also discovered that it is very good at removing scratches in other hard plastics. I used it to clean up the bakelite in an old telephone.

 

For very shallow surface scuffs on the dash plastic, I used plain chapstick with good results. Rub the chapstick in vertically, in the same direction as the textured streaky things. It basically moisturized the scuff and eliminated the whitish edge, if that makes sense.

Even better than chapstick would be something waxier, approaching a crayon but with a little extra moisture...

 

Rent a new Prius and R&R the Plastic thingy!...lol

 

I have the same concern with light scratches on the interior surfaces of my Prius. I finally decided that the best way to deal with these tiny flaws is ignore them. AHhhhh...; that feels better.

 

I've seen suggestions to use a hairdryer to lightly warm the area of scratches. Has anyone tried this?

By the way, I know some people have criticized the plastic in Prii, but I like the concept of using non-oil based plastics. I can live with a few scratches if it isn't made from oil.

 

So did any of these work?

 

I needed to carry some 10ft gutters and PVC pipes so I put them on top of the dash to hall home. Ended with several scratches on the top that would not rub out.
For light scratches that cannot be rubbed out, I used Dark Grey Rust-Oleum Automobile Primer. Spray a little into a jar, add a tint of black enamel, mix and apply using a small brush or toothpick. Let it dry for a few hours, then rub it to blend the texture into the surrounding. The primer is a flat finish that seems to match the color and sheen of the dash. Important Note: if you have already applied a silicone based finish to the dash, the paint will not hold.