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Old 04-16-2019 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Midnight Mystery
This is the veneer finish right?


Try it on an old home appliance or something...


Or you could say F-Karma and rent a car to try it on!


Might well hace sone fun too!


Like they say, the fastest kind of car is a rental car...
Not sure if it's veneer. But, any car from the last couple of years will have something like it if there is a mini-digital display to output what the cabin temperature is, the setting for the vents, and etc.
Old 04-16-2019 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
What I'd do is go take your car to the dealership (preemptively because you know it'll end up there anyway ) get the loaner, get your wife to scratch it again, and then get the Magic Eraser to test on



but I"m a man of little to no morals
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Old 04-16-2019 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Yeah, this would be similar: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00068KU1K/...v_ov_lig_dp_it

Apparently, it works on clear, plastic trim which I believe is the surface of the display between the temp. knobs. Your Audi would have that same mini-screen too, Mike. You know which one I'm referring to, right? It's not an LCD surface as far as I can tell.
I know exactly which one you speak of. I don’t believe it is an LCD surface.
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Old 04-16-2019 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by svtmike
I know exactly which one you speak of. I don’t believe it is an LCD surface.
Yeah, so now the question is...do I dare try a Magic Eraser on it and/or the plastic polish (Meguir's or Mother's)...?
Old 04-16-2019 | 07:14 PM
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Don't touch the fucking screen Yummy.
You can turn a minor annoyance to something much worse.
Okay, it's probably not rocket science and you can just do some hand polishing with something very mild.
I'm sure those plastic polishes are fine.
I don't know, I would want to do it for you...not let you go nuts on your own.
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Old 04-16-2019 | 07:18 PM
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Try putting brake fluid on it.


I've heard it gets rid of minor scratches with minimal effort
Old 04-16-2019 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
Don't touch the fucking screen Yummy.
You can turn a minor annoyance to something much worse.
Okay, it's probably not rocket science and you can just do some hand polishing with something very mild.
I'm sure those plastic polishes are fine.
I don't know, I would want to do it for you...not let you go nuts on your own.
Thanks, man. Yeah...I think I'll just leave it as it could turn into a very $$$ mistake. I can't really see it unless I look for it and only if direct sunlight hits it. I'll live. Call it a battle scar...no car is going to be pristine if we drive it...so, just how it is.
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Old 04-16-2019 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
Don't touch the fucking screen Yummy.
You can turn a minor annoyance to something much worse.
Okay, it's probably not rocket science and you can just do some hand polishing with something very mild.
I'm sure those plastic polishes are fine.
I don't know, I would want to do it for you...not let you go nuts on your own.
You're a good friend, J....
Old 04-16-2019 | 11:22 PM
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How about just replacing the OCD screen?
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thanks man...just speaking from my own experience but guiding a buddy to try a bunch of different untested chemicals on the interior of his new
expensive car over the internet...if he came back to us saying something I personally told him to try fucked it up. I would feel badly.
Plus, I've fucked things up worse so many times.

Yum is taking the right approach. It's a car...a little wear and tear here and there won't cause you to stare. if you dare.
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Old 04-17-2019 | 06:27 AM
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Plus, he might buff the scratch out while also removing an anti glare or anti smudge film or something.
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If he accidentally ened up removeing a film he didn't realize was there he would then proceed to the Audi dealer to get another clear film because he is
Old 04-17-2019 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Midnight Mystery
If he accidentally ened up removeing a film he didn't realize was there he would then proceed to the Audi dealer to get another clear film because he is
There isn't a film from what I can tell. But, it's more about making the damage worse. I had consulted two detailing shops as well and both detailers in town backed away from trying to buff out the minor scratch...they just were not comfortable with attempting it. One of them was a joint that charged $2K+ as they specialize in ceramic polish and etc. etc. and apparently is the go-to places for the exotic owners in town.

The only reason I looked them up was because my stealership told me to try that place as their R8 customers go there to clean their vehicles.

Yeah, my S5 was out of place.
Old 04-17-2019 | 02:26 PM
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I'm not talking about an actual film...
I'm talking about a particular molecular treatment...like the inside of a headlight lens or the motorcycle bezel glass...something not intended to be touched or rubbed or sanded or polished.
Old 04-17-2019 | 02:42 PM
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Not this shit again..

Originally Posted by Majofo
Toothpaste and petro jelly is a shitty solution
You're essentially using the toothpaste as an abrasive to grind the surface and petro jelly to fill in.. total shit idea.
Fundamentally sound, but shit execution

I'd use a magic eraser with water and gently remove the smudge, light strokes until it's gone
If it's a real scratch, you're fucked, you need a filler that hardens and buff it out

I think film is overkill for that little screen.
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That's why I buy used
Otherwise you'll be so anal about minutia
Oh the wheels have some rash and the seats smell like farts
But it's only half sticker, no problemo!
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Magic eraser on a shiny plastic surface may make it worse. It's basically fine sandpaper so unless you can polish after doing the eraser, it may look cloudy.
Originally Posted by Majofo
Magic eraser is melamine foam.
I wouldn't even compare it to those sandpaper foam pads.
Sandpaper is dense and rigid, melamine foam is porous and flexible.
It's abrasive, but the sensitivity of it isn't comparable to sandpaper.

H, If you have doubts, rub your dick with it..or some shitdick's screen at work.
Just make sure you're only applying it over the xfer mark with water.
Light and even until gone with moisture.

Again, it's not to be used to remove scratches.
What H is describing is a transfer mark / smudge.
He's using the magic eraser to remove the material on the screen, not sanding down the screen.
Originally Posted by Majofo
Don't use the blue part if you buy one with it..
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Old 04-17-2019 | 02:43 PM
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You're definitely not going to make it worse.. you're just gently rubbing the screen with a moist magic eraser pad to remove the transfer mark.
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Old 04-17-2019 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
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Just don't use a @Majofo on there.. that guy is abrasive as hell
I'll fuck your life up.. from the ass inward.

Originally Posted by Midnight Mystery
Magic erase may cause some dust but that's it...
I can't even..
The fact that Yumcha seriously responded to this should be flattering to you MM.
Yumcha, you lose all points. May the gods be in your favor.

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FFS. Autocorrect fail. Melamine is the foam. No clue who TF Melanie is, but rubbing your screen with her will likely have undesirable outcome.
Melanie a thot cuhhhh
She soaks it all up
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Old 04-17-2019 | 02:55 PM
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Cheesus crust.. I had to catch up on all the drama..
That's what you get Yumcha.. never let a van cut in.. never let anyone cut in.
You have an Audi, you're supposed to be an asshole.

Reposting here..
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Old 04-17-2019 | 04:01 PM
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Thanks, dude.

So, in short, Maj doesn't think using the Magic Eraser will be detrimental so long as I am super gentle in the application and with water.




Bah, I should just fly the guy out here so he can hold my hand/crotch/nipple while I applying the bar to the mini-scuff.
Old 04-17-2019 | 04:03 PM
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It already bugs the fucking shit out of you
If you fuck it up, use a filler and buff..
or plastidip.. done.
Old 04-17-2019 | 04:04 PM
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Or you could just take it in to service for some bullshit
claim the shit happened in their possession
and they'll address it.. probably buff it out
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I'm sure if you were nice
They'd take into consideration that you paid sticker
and take care of it for you to make sure you buy the next ride with them sticker

I don't know these things.. too cheap and generally don't give a shit
Ask J about my curb stops
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Ask J about my curb stops
I may have misread that

Old 04-18-2019 | 09:21 AM
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H... I showed a sweet Durango SRT in a graphite (bruiser grey) with red interior to the misses..
She was like hell nah red interior.. bro...

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you don't need a new interior choice.
you need a new wife.
-Taco
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Originally Posted by Majofo
H... I showed a sweet Durango SRT in a graphite (bruiser grey) with red interior to the misses..
She was like hell nah red interior.. bro...


Red interior FTW... You know it is legit when Acura and Camry all start putting red interior in their cars.

You know what the problem was... you showed her a Dodge.... with red interior... show her a BMW with red interior, she will be 100% guaranteed to have a different opinion.
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Get the Toyota or Acura! Don't be a Gatr, Maj...
Old 04-18-2019 | 04:03 PM
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Nah, bruh... Gave it some thought... Durango is closer to J or Taco level... I.E., not as bad as Gatr getting a T*****se...



Durango SRT8 wouldn't be bad, however...
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You need to lay off the glue

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You need to lay off on your wife.
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Old 04-18-2019 | 04:13 PM
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Why do you think I need a Durango dummy

Maybe I should just move onto your family
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you know the awkward silence when there are too many bad jokes...... Good thing this is AZ, i can just close the browser and go see what is on CNN
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That's the joke!

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Oh boy. This thread about to get moved to OT.

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Bring saintor back!
Make Acurazine Great Again
Old 04-18-2019 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
you don't need a new interior choice.
you need a new wife.
-Taco


...and ...
Old 04-18-2019 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Bring saintor back!
Make Acurazine Great Again
Nevar. He got banned when I found out he tried to copy me and get an S5. And then try to beat me in getting it.



I too will try the fad of being outraged and being offended.


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