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ttexxan · 01-17-2010, 04:09 PM

Got some scratches on Radio that is really noticable when the sun is hitting the interior...Wonder how to get out or can this peice be replaced?? If replaced then will install shield over from the get go

SSOOCH · 01-17-2010, 04:35 PM

I had some light scratches on mine. I use "Meguiars" quick interior detailer on it and it filled them in so they're not so noticible.

ttexxan · 01-17-2010, 04:37 PM

What I am wondering is that the entire radio peice or seperate peice of plastic that goes over the radio?? If the full radio might can get my dealer to switch out since the car is new

Banshee · 01-17-2010, 04:43 PM

I tried the same route..It is the entire radio as a unit.

Check the detailing section...Moose (Ed) recommended to me a product he uses for acrylic. Just use product evenly as to not distort the faceplate in the sun/reflection.

ttexxan · 01-17-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Banshee

I tried the same route..It is the entire radio as a unit.

Check the detailing section...Moose (Ed) recommended to me a product he uses for acrylic. Just use product evenly as to not distort the faceplate in the sun/reflection.

Most likely will get the entire radio switched out from the dealer since the car is brand new and they guy is really easy to work with. That might be the best route and then cover it with something like invinsashield...I have to have some other stuff done to the lighting in the doors to be fixed tom so will talk to him then. Wouldnt be so bad if the scratch didnt appear across the enitre radio...

thebighar · 01-17-2010, 04:53 PM

This is the only thing i hate about the camaro, i got a scratch on day 1 and see it every day. I was thinking about someome making a plastic shield to cover that part of the radio, something like a skin, like for an ipod.

ttexxan · 01-17-2010, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebighar

This is the only thing i hate about the camaro, i got a scratch on day 1 and see it every day. I was thinking about someome making a plastic shield to cover that part of the radio, something like a skin, like for an ipod.

If mine was just a small area I would say no problem...I have also used soft cloths to wipe down the area and dont mind the fine ones. However this is more than a fine scratch (or so appears) That is why Im thinking a radio swap might be the easiest solution. Im sure they will have to order it so in the mean time I might have a guy attempt to do a shield or something to place over when getting. I would rather have it protected somehow. Sometime of glass would have been better than plastic

ttexxan · 01-17-2010, 05:12 PM

Kinda wondering how hard it is to change out the radio for another though....Many of the guys at the shop have not had to work on tooo many....My interior door light was the first time they had to take door apart but the light was not working right. Guys a good opp for them to learn : >)

thebighar · 01-17-2010, 05:18 PM

I think a carbon fiber skin may look good, changing the radio seems drastic but i also hate the plastic because it also gets dusty as hell.

kjd15 · 01-17-2010, 05:22 PM

Mine is scratched as well. Fine scratches, but I know they're there. The only thing I've ever cleaned it with is a microfiber duster, used very lightly.

ttexxan · 01-17-2010, 05:29 PM

Just got off the phone with my Clear Bra installer and he stated he could make a skin for it without a problem and then use mine for the mold...I had invinsashield done by him on the front of the car and might pertect the radio..

kutch720 · 01-17-2010, 05:42 PM

Really a full replacement of a radio, I doubt that is going to happen. Just polish it out. You can probably go to any parts store and buy a compound for plastics. Then buy a screen protector, like the ones that go on the iphone or blackberry. I am sure there are ones that you can cut to size.

Ladyz28 · 01-17-2010, 06:03 PM

Had the same problem with scratches. No matter how soft the cloth. If you get it replaced, here is a cheap easy solution..I bought a roll of windshield tint at Walmart for under $4. Place piece over radio screen. Cut to fit. I did this with mine. The tint is also good for under the door handles. Had a problem with people getting in the passenger door without touching the paint with their fingernails. Cut to fit under door handle and it will protect from scratches. Its easy enough to remove when washing and re-apply after.

htp autoworks · 01-17-2010, 08:22 PM

Gray I will make a pattern off of tour faceplate the next time I come by. It looks like this is going to be a common problem so I should go ahead and pattern it off. I also have the door cups as well. Another good area to get done. I will be in touch soon so we can set a date.

01-17-2010, 04:09 PM	#1
ttexxan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 926	Scratches on Radio---- Got some scratches on Radio that is really noticable when the sun is hitting the interior...Wonder how to get out or can this peice be replaced?? If replaced then will install shield over from the get go

01-17-2010, 04:35 PM	#2
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I had some light scratches on mine. I use "Meguiars" quick interior detailer on it and it filled them in so they're not so noticible. __________________

01-17-2010, 04:43 PM	#4
Banshee Institutionally Insane Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	I tried the same route..It is the entire radio as a unit. Check the detailing section...Moose (Ed) recommended to me a product he uses for acrylic. Just use product evenly as to not distort the faceplate in the sun/reflection. __________________ It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

01-17-2010, 05:22 PM	#10
kjd15 Finally!! Drives: '10 2LT Summit white, '68 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 1,075	Mine is scratched as well. Fine scratches, but I know they're there. The only thing I've ever cleaned it with is a microfiber duster, used very lightly. __________________ -Karen SW 2LT Ordered 9/30/09 November 28, 2009 - Delivered!!!

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01-17-2010, 04:37 PM	#3
ttexxan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 926	What I am wondering is that the entire radio peice or seperate peice of plastic that goes over the radio?? If the full radio might can get my dealer to switch out since the car is new

01-17-2010, 04:53 PM	#6
thebighar Drives: 2018 1LT RS V6 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Willow Grove PA Posts: 570	This is the only thing i hate about the camaro, i got a scratch on day 1 and see it every day. I was thinking about someome making a plastic shield to cover that part of the radio, something like a skin, like for an ipod.

01-17-2010, 05:12 PM	#8
ttexxan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 926	Kinda wondering how hard it is to change out the radio for another though....Many of the guys at the shop have not had to work on tooo many....My interior door light was the first time they had to take door apart but the light was not working right. Guys a good opp for them to learn : >)

01-17-2010, 05:18 PM	#9
thebighar Drives: 2018 1LT RS V6 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Willow Grove PA Posts: 570	I think a carbon fiber skin may look good, changing the radio seems drastic but i also hate the plastic because it also gets dusty as hell.

01-17-2010, 05:29 PM	#11
ttexxan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 926	Just got off the phone with my Clear Bra installer and he stated he could make a skin for it without a problem and then use mine for the mold...I had invinsashield done by him on the front of the car and might pertect the radio..

01-17-2010, 05:42 PM	#12
kutch720 Drives: Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 353 View My Garage	Really a full replacement of a radio, I doubt that is going to happen. Just polish it out. You can probably go to any parts store and buy a compound for plastics. Then buy a screen protector, like the ones that go on the iphone or blackberry. I am sure there are ones that you can cut to size.

01-17-2010, 06:03 PM	#13
Ladyz28 Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS, 2001 Ford Focus Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Easton, Massachusetts Posts: 193 View My Garage	Had the same problem with scratches. No matter how soft the cloth. If you get it replaced, here is a cheap easy solution..I bought a roll of windshield tint at Walmart for under $4. Place piece over radio screen. Cut to fit. I did this with mine. The tint is also good for under the door handles. Had a problem with people getting in the passenger door without touching the paint with their fingernails. Cut to fit under door handle and it will protect from scratches. Its easy enough to remove when washing and re-apply after.

01-17-2010, 08:22 PM	#14
htp autoworks Account Suspended Drives: 2007 Jeep SRT-8 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 507	Gray I will make a pattern off of tour faceplate the next time I come by. It looks like this is going to be a common problem so I should go ahead and pattern it off. I also have the door cups as well. Another good area to get done. I will be in touch soon so we can set a date.