Alphapidge

Hello everyone I accidently caused a light scratch on the stereo [the large, silver radio that houses the climate controls and volume/tuning ****]. The scratch is at the top, and is noticeable as it's clear I scraped off the surface level paint showing a lighter color gray.

Is there any way I can fix this that anyone is aware of? I do not want to try and buff it as I do not want to distort any other portion of the stereo.

SilverRX30

Hello!

Any chance of posting a pic of the radio/scratch?

Alphapidge

Here is a picture I took.

https://imgur.com/a/JH1uDcZ

you can see the scratch is centered at the top of the stereo. Awfully noticeable during the day.

Clutchless

I think any attempt at repair would make it worse. You could take it to a car stereo shop and ask their opinion.
You may just have to live with it.

TRD_Power

I agree with this 100%. If you absolutely must attempt to repair it, I'd suggest getting a super fine/small paint brush, get the paint code for the part, and slowly fill it in with a magnifying glass to watch through. Sounds a bit extreme, but worth a shot. Another thing that might help is getting the small brush, and fill it in using a clear matte finish paint. Won't get rid of it all the way, but it could help darken it a bit to be less noticeable.

Alphapidge

Hey! I appreciate your feedback and I am interested in attempting to do this. The scratch is only super noticeable during the day because of how much lighter in color it is. Would you have any idea how I could find a close color-match for this? I am a novice in these things. Thank you!

jfelbab

You could make it less noticeable by applying one of the scratch "hiding" products, not a product with abrasives. These hiding products work by knocking down the reflections caused by the edges of the scratch reflecting light. This is not a permanent fix and likely won't fully hide the scratch. I'd not attempt a DIY correction but a paint and bodyshop might be able to make it like new for a price. Probably best to just call it a "Character" mark. Remember the first rule of detailing. "Don't make it worse."