Scratched dash

[klee168168]

Has anyone repaired their dash? I got tint everywhere and the tint shop accidentally scratched the dash. It is at the top part where the windshield meets the dashboard. A bit past where the leather dash ends. There are some vents at the top. I was told that the only way to fix it, without completely replacing the dash, is to remove the windshield, paint the dash and reinstall the windshield. However, I am worried about the removal process cracking or damaging the windshield. The windshield is not cheap to replace.

[AstonV]

Why would you tint the front windshield? And hire an idiot to do it.

[klee168168]

Because I wanted to reduce heat to the front of the car and protect the dash. I did it on all my cars with no issue.

And yes, in retrospect, I wish I didn’t hire them. Now how do I get this repaired?

[DB9VolanteDriver]

PX it for another car and start over.

[klee168168]

Do you replace the entire piece or repaint it?

[Manx V8V]

Have you tried some plastic polish? there are some products around which are designed to take scratches out of plastic, if you can't actually feel the scratches with your finger tips they should come out.

If you can feel them I doubt they will polish out, in which case I would be having a discussion with the tint installer about the cost of rectification, and suggesting they may wish to have a chat with their public liability insurance provider about a potential claim.

[rickyf1]

the bit of dash being referred to is painted metal (with plastic vent surrounds) - mine got scratched when the windscreen was replaced by a main dealer. its now barely noticeable after a bit of effort with t-cut, difficult to get in there though as its so close to the screen.