08 Prius and me being stupid with Glade

Just as a last ditch effort, try some goo-gone, and if that doesn't work, a Mr. Clean eraser pad. It's worth a shot if you think it's ruined anyway.

 

Check the local Salvage yards. Probably find a crashed Gen II in there somewhere. As to how to replace it...don't know.

 

Is it the stick-um, or the Glade freshener oil itself that is the cause of the stain?

If it's the sticky, I would second the suggestion of Goo-Gone...but you already said it didn't work. If, however, it is the oil itself, then you might try oil to remove it.

First, I would call a friendly detailer, and see if they have any suggestions. It is their job to get your car looking like new, so they (hopefully) have a few tricks that we ordinary mortals might not know.

Barring that, try a citrus cleaner...but keep in mind that while it's great for degreasing, the oil may have soaked *in* to the plastic. I wonder if taping kitty litter to the dash would do anything? It soaks up oil spills in a driveway...

As a last ditch effort, I might try a light hydrocarbon...gasoline is usually available and is very cheap. You may have to use multiple applications.

Chuck

 

You don't want to know how to remove it. It requires you start at the drivers side, and take most of the parts out so you can get at the few fasteners holding it. A dealer might charge for 2-3 hours of work, or around $200-$300 plus the cost of the part.

A detailer might only charge you $100 to clean it up.

I guess this is why they have car fresheners.

 

This instruction from Hobbit's site may help:

http://techno-fandom.org/~hobbit/cars/chris-dragon-dash.pdf

Good luck!

 

Hi Speedy74, can you post a photo. It might help someone here come up with a brainwave on how you can help conceal it.

 

Better read it again.
"Unfortunately, to get the stereo out, you must remove eight
other parts first, including two panels behind the steering
wheel. Most parts have edges that are held down by other
parts, so they must be removed in a specific order without
too much deviation. "

 

Speedy- Try the Mr. Clean eraser pad. If that doesn't work, I'm POSITIVE a *good* detail place will have a guy that can paint-match that piece without moving it. I had a guy that did door panels, consoles, and even the rubber dash on my '07 vette when I mucked it up with adhesive. Good Luck.

 

If it's the peice I think it is, you could buy those wood-look applique bits and cover over the ugly with a new look.

 

In Fla every one here knows better then to use a liquid air freshener as with the heat they explode, and melt plastic. good luck

 

So, have you had any luck with the detailer? I'm hoping your Prius is once again pristine.

Chuck

 

He's not removing the stereo. From the description, it's the piece of plastic that contains the passenger side vent. That pops off without removing anything else.