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Old July 16th 18, 02:44 AM posted to rec.autos.misc,rec.autos.tech
Percival P. Cassidy[_2_]
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Default Repair dashboard

On 07/15/2018 08:41 PM, Paul in Houston TX wrote:

>> Our recently purchased 2015 Prius has a couple of blemishes on the top
>> of the dashboard
>> that look as though the previous owner might have had an iPass or
>> EZPass (or similar
>> automatic toll payment device) mounted there with adhesive and then
>> simply pulled the
>> device off rapidly, taking the vinyl layer with it -- and then tried
>> inexpertly to repair
>> the damage with some kind of filler. There are now glossy but uneven
>> patches somewhat
>> below the level of the surrounding matte textured surface.
>>
>> Any ideas for an effective but inexpensive repair? SWMBO has ruled out
>> a dash cover,
>> claiming that they look 'tacky."


> How about a "sticky" dash mat phone holder?
> https://www.amazon.com/UniqueX-Fashi.../dp/B01C7ZEF24


That's a great suggestion. Maybe that specific one is better quality
than the cheap ones I used in another car: they appeared to spring a
leak and left a sticky residue on the dash that I have not yet attacked
with a suitable cleaner.

Perce
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