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On my 2021 RX 350 I noticed the dashboard scratches very easy. Is there a way to correct to those scratches?
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For me, it’s always the original 303 Automotive Protectant in spray bottle.
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How does it work on light scratches?
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You can't correct it, best you can do is use a dressing (like 303) to mask it.
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Give it a shot and let us know what you think, please.
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Originally Posted by Mikes94GS3
Give it a shot and let us know what you think, please.
it works quite nice. Thank you
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Believe 303 Product line to be one of the best protectant products available! Have been using many years on automotive interior trim. As stated by the company, it does appears to provide superior protection against harmful UV rays that can cause discoloration, fading, and cracking of vinyl, rubber, Plexiglas, carbon fiber, plastics and finished leather surfaces. 303 Protectant also helps repel dust, dirt, lint and staining. I do find it interesting that a single formulated product can safely and effectively be used for several different materials (vinyl, rubber, plastic etc).

https://www.303products.com.au/product-range/automotive
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I am using this on my 2021 RX350 through out the interior. Been using with a microfiber cloth but still leaves streaks and doesn’t coat evenly. Maybe because the Black interior highlights those spots. Maybe the dealer used something when they detailed the dashboard that is not working with the 303?
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This will sound odd at first, but works. Meguiar’s leather cleaner/conditioner. Use it on everything interior.

https://www.meguiarsdirect.com/megui...oner-16oz.html

Everything - seats, dash, wood,etc. It’s basically just a very excellent wax so it makes sense when you think about it. I discovered this years ago by accident - had some and nothing else and just tried it. It also does not off-gas as badly as 303 and cloud your windshield. It does everything from leather to dash, so a single solution for interior needs instead of multiple ones.

I do like 303, but use it more on external plastic as it’s a bit of a waste on internal items where UV is highly moderated.
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