Blue plastic interior scuff and scratch protection?

[BroncoFamTX]

So the blue plastic interior (dash & door panels) scuff and scratch super easy - any remedies?
P.S. and yes I am aware this is part of the Bronco culture lol but I am a collector and all these marks just get to me. It’s 5 months old. They look like surface white chalk scribbles everywhere - and when you rub with wet finger a smudge/fade mark then appears. Initially look like they will wipe right off but they don’t.

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[TXBronco1313]

I would recommend leaving it as is. Other members reported using products that ended up reacting really bad to the plastic especially when constantly getting hit with sun. If you decide to try something, definitely stay away from any armorall because it’s almost guaranteed it’ll dry out any plastic it touches

 

[HighVelocity]

any remedies?

Don't scratch it.

 

[Bikeric]

Welcome to the SEC.

 

[DriveAllNight]

Get the panels wrapped in vinyl or leather ...

There was a bunch of pictures somewhere of a custom Bronco where someone did this.

 

[Montana Bronco]

What are you doing that is scratching up your interior so bad ?

I use my Bronco for work and it gets beaten on pretty haard with fishing gear. My interior is very dirty and smells like dead fish, but it’s not scratched.






Edit
LOL, I just looked at OP’s avatar. He has a loose dog climbing around in his interior. Yeah, bitching about scratches. OP claims to be a “collector”. I’ve never known a true automobile collector who let a loose dog rampage inside a vehicle.

 

[BigFootie]

My grandparents used to put clear vinyl on all of their furniture to keep it looking new. No one would come over. Best bet would be to put it in a climate controlled garage and not drive it if you want to keep it pristine and in collectible condition. Otherwise, enjoy the hell out of it and don’t let the scratches get to you.

My door panel looks like the wall at the Darlington race track from getting in and out. It is what it is.

 

[Smokewagun]

It’s not “scratches” really. The same texture is on my 2023 F-150 STX door panels. The designer should be flogged.
The issue is DRY SKIN! Really. Every time I brush my knuckles across the surface, it grates the dry skin off and leaves scuffs. A little wipe with a plastic conditioner and it goes away.
Guess I’m not a Bed, Bath, and Body supporter.

 

[Gregus73]

I have been using microfiber detail towels and Adams interior detail and no issues. Use the same on my Silverado.

 

[BobbySaggz]

Edit
LOL, I just looked at OP’s avatar. He has a loose dog climbing around in his interior. Yeah, bitching about scratches. OP claims to be a “collector”. I’ve never known a true automobile collector who let a loose dog rampage inside a vehicle.

*Scratch* collector.

It hurts me seeing animals in any nice vehicle, but a new one especially pains me. Bought my first car off my brother's friend and his dog had ruined the door cards and seats, plus the carpet was stained. Did a complete interior swap to fix it all.

 

[BroncoFamTX]

What are you doing that is scratching up your interior so bad ?

I use my Bronco for work and it gets beaten on pretty haard with fishing gear. My interior is very dirty and smells like dead fish, but it’s not scratched.






Edit
LOL, I just looked at OP’s avatar. He has a loose dog climbing around in his interior. Yeah, bitching about scratches. OP claims to be a “collector”. I’ve never known a true automobile collector who let a loose dog rampage inside a vehicle.

Live Avatar -Wow! Tell me more, Genius!?!

 

[Shane78]

Small food blow torch (like creme brûlée torch) about 6 inches away (or legit heat gun) + chemical guys VRP and it’s as good as new. Wipe the plastic while it’s still warm the VRP and they’ll melt away. Try it inconspicuously in the rear before going up front. It works. Less heat is more.

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

It’s not “scratches” really. The same texture is on my 2023 F-150 STX door panels. The designer should be flogged.
The issue is DRY SKIN! Really. Every time I brush my knuckles across the surface, it grates the dry skin off and leaves scuffs. A little wipe with a plastic conditioner and it goes away.
Guess I’m not a Bed, Bath, and Body supporter.

So which plastic conditioner do you use on your knuckles? My wife is always putting on hand lotion and that stuff is expen$ive so if I could get her to use some of the car detailing stuff I already have I could maybe save some money!

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