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08-13-2012, 09:58 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2017 Yaris L (5sp manual) Join Date: Jun 2012
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Plastic on door panels (2012 Yaris) mars/scuffs easily?
Hello. I've got a brand new 2012 Yaris L (MT) 3-door and it's a great car. Odo now reads only 279 miles. I've noticed that the black plastic on the door panels seems to mar very easily. I can simply rub my thumb over the plastic (not my thumbnail...just the thumb) and the plastic will leave white/gray streaks. Has anyone else noticed this? Thanks.
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08-13-2012, 10:07 AM | #2 |
Yes. Because of that I don't rub the plastic and watch very carefully how I get in and out of the car. Feet in particular.
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08-13-2012, 10:11 AM | #3 |
Drives: 2017 Yaris L (5sp manual) Join Date: Jun 2012
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Thanks for the quick response. I am also being very careful to not brush up against the plastic. It's good to know that I'm not the only one who has noticed this.
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08-13-2012, 10:55 AM | #4 |
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From a post I made back in 2007:
"I was surprised how easily the black plastic interior scuffed-up, especially the lower door panels. Against my better judgement, I tried some vinyl protectant. Surprise... it worked! Now the door panels don't scuff-up like they used to. I used Turtle Wax F21 Super Protectant. It comes in a big lime-green spray bottle. It does NOT leave a weird odour, greasy residue, or shine like Armorall (which is what I was worried about). It does produces a very low sheen which isn't objectionable. Perhaps, you could give it a try. I am completely satisfied with the results." |
08-13-2012, 02:02 PM | #5 |
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Awesome. Thanks!
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08-13-2012, 08:08 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2012 Yaris 5 door hatch MT Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Australia, Victoria
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I've notice this too. But I use Meguiar's Natural Shine protectant and it doesn't do it anymore. It doesn't leave a greasy film and doesn't shine anymore than it was without the protectant.
http://www.meguiars.com.au/products/...ne-protectant/ |
08-20-2012, 08:20 AM | #7 | |
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01-24-2013, 11:29 AM | #8 |
Drives: 2012 Yaris L, 2020 Yaris LE HB Join Date: Jan 2013
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I used Vinylex and found it worked wonders for the scuffing. The only issue I discovered with the 2012 model is following the pattern design of the plastic. Keep it in the grooves instead of a circular motion while applying.
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