Sterio face plate... SCRATCHES!!!!!! ... grr

[del-boy]

hey everyone... noticed little scratches on my sterio face plate after getting it detialed and i understand from lookin at other posts and talkin to peeps that it does scratch INSANELY easily....

two options i see so far are:

- ghost armour
or
- Plastic polish of some kind...

my question is,

have any of ya'll tried these?

and does the armor ACTUALLY cover up pre existing scratches as well as protects from future ones???

thanks guys and gals!

[Chiefish]

I have noticed this in a couple other cars with the radio display of the same plastic material. They all seem to scratch very easily, I was thinking of a piece of clear mylar like the chip gaurd on the outside of the cars would prevent this, but I am not sure how that would look on it.

[MS3DALE]

I bought one of these...http://camarodecalstore.com/RADIO-FA...ER-RFC-110.htm


Heres the TSB from GM on polishing it out.......

Service Information


2011 Chevrolet Camaro | Camaro VIN F Service Manual | Document ID: 2677727
#09-08-44-015E: Radio Display Screen Scratches and Scuffs (Polish Display Screen) - (Jun 20, 2011)

Subject:Radio Display Screen Scratches and Scuffs (Polish Display Screen)

Models:2010-2012 Chevrolet Camaro

2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice
2007-2010 Saturn SKY

This bulletin is being revised to add the 2012 model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 09-08-44-015D (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).

Condition

Some customers may comment on scratches and scuffs on the radio display screen.

Cause

This condition may be caused by wiping the screen with a dirty cleaning cloth, paper towels or wiping the dirty screen with a bare hand. The high gloss finish on the radio display screen may have a tendency to show these scratches and scuffs. Different viewing conditions, such as bright sun light, may also make the scratches more apparent.

Correction

A GM-authorized dealership or detail shop may use the following procedure to correct the condition. Any scratches that are not removed by this procedure are too severe to be restored. Do not attempt to use a more aggressive material to remove deep scratches. The use of more aggressive materials may dull or damage the display screen.

1. Clean the radio display screen and surrounding area with a clean, damp (not wet) soft cotton cloth or a micro-fiber cloth. Do not use any cleaners or solvents - use only clean warm water. Important: Use only high quality automotive-type masking tape. Do not use cloth-type tape as it may damage the soft touch finish on the instrument panel. Remove the tape immediately after the polishing process is completed.

1. 
   
   
   
   
   
   Mask off the surrounding area as shown to prevent damage or staining from the polishing material (Camaro shown, Solstice and SKY similar). Apply a small amount of GM Swirl Remover Polish, P/N 12377965 (In Canada, use Meguiars brand PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner Polish*), to a soft cotton cloth or micro-fiber cloth. Hand polish the display screen using a circular motion. Polish the display until satisfactory results are achieved. Finish the process with a clean portion of the polishing cloth using a straight cross-car motion. Remove the masking tape from the surrounding area.
2. Clean the radio display screen and surrounding area with a clean, damp (not wet) soft cotton cloth or a micro-fiber cloth to pick up any dust left from the polishing procedure. Do not use any cleaners or solvents - use only clean warm water.

* We believe these sources and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such products. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products from these firms or for any such items which may be available from other sources.

Parts Information

Part Number - 12377965

Description - GM Swirl Remover Polish
G 12310 (Canada)
Meguiars brand PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner Polish

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
R9768*
Restore Radio Display Screen
0.4 hr
*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.
GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.

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[tonytahoe]

I read about Ghost Armor on previous posts.So I decided to try it on the Radio face.My car was new so I didn't have any scratches on the radio.It went on easy and seems to be tuff enough to resist goughing if the radio face is bumped or rubbed against.-Dont know if it will cover existing scratches,maybe if they are fine enough.

[el ess A]

http://www.ghost-armor.com/Chevrolet...adio_Face.html

Had it before the car arrived. Then put it on ASAP before any scratches could be on it. Absolutely no issues. They make a complete interior kit too, but not sure how much you would need that.

[thebighar]

Ghost armor is the best...precut to fit. Don't buff out scratches, you're just gonna scratch it again..duh. ghost armor also will cover up scratches as long as their not too bad. Expensive but worth it

[egp]

I put the entire GhostArmor kit on, including radio face, all gages, headlights, fog lights, and front turn signals.

[enyce0387]

i still have the plastic my car was shipped with from the factory on....some people say im nuts but no scratches

[ckaram]

Another vote for Ghost Armour! Prevents scratches and I can swipe the dust away without worry.

[2SS BUMBLBE]

I have the complete Ghost Armor kit: radio face, gauge cluster, speedo/tach/DIC, headlights, turn-signals, tail lights, door handle cups. The only complaint I have about them is the tail light ones are a tiny bit too large and a pain to get the bubbles out from under. Other than that, they are great and all but invisible.

I even have their kit for my iPhone.

[del-boy]

awesome.. thanks for the advice peeps!

greatly appreciated!

[pyledrivr]

+1 Ghost armour

[BigCarrot]

Ghost Armor. It was a bit of a hassle the first time I tried it but it works great!

[SSSugar]

Ordered Ghost Armor for both of ours yesterday! Thanks for the tips on this.