CX9 Dashboard needs touchup paint

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altatension

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CX9

• May 9, 2009

• #1

While trying to clean a small smudge in the dashboard I end up removing the gray coating from the plastic, now is worse than ever and it shows the original black base (about 1/4 inch wide, 1 inch long). Is there a way/place to get touchup paint for the plastic interior.

 

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NCZ13

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• May 9, 2009

• #2

what kind of cleaner were you using? you must have been using some extremely strong.

i know hyundais do not have touch up paint for interiors, chances are mazda does not either.

 

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CX9 SportOwner

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• May 10, 2009

• #3

Exactly which part did you damage? You need to be more specific, and include photos if you can. Even parts that look the same can be made of different materials.

 

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altatension

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• May 11, 2009

• #4

photo included

CX9 SportOwner said:

Exactly which part did you damage? You need to be more specific, and include photos if you can. Even parts that look the same can be made of different materials.

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You are right. Here is a pix. The smudge is about 1/4" x 1".

 

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altatension

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• May 11, 2009

• #5

Just a regular vinyl/leather cleaner I have been using for years on all my cars.

 

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CX9 SportOwner

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• May 11, 2009

• #6

Is that section the same light grey color as the overhead module where the reading lights and sunglass holder are, or is it the Sand color?

I have the black so I don't know the exact color of that.

 

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CX9 SportOwner

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• May 14, 2009

• #7

I guess it went away.

 

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wontonjon

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09 CX9GT,06Mazda6,00TiAg328ci

• May 16, 2009

• #8

haven't tried to clean too much yet, but i already know that the silver plastic trim is going to be obnoxious with regards to getting scratched up...though new, the car already came with little scratches to that plastic trim...anyone have thoughts on how to reduce this problem...aside from wearing gloves and shrinkwrapping my entire self prior to driving ...

 

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benben01

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2008 MS3 GT

• May 17, 2009

• #9

Try overlaying the silver trim with the clear bra material.

 

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CX9 SportOwner

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• May 17, 2009

• #10

Do you have the recalled trim?

 

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wontonjon

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09 CX9GT,06Mazda6,00TiAg328ci

• May 18, 2009

• #11

CX9 SportOwner said:

Do you have the recalled trim?

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i checked on the TSB while reading through some of the other threads...and did find that my VIN# does match up with that particular TSB...however, it would appear that i actually need to have it peeling off before i can go submit a claim, no???

i just don't think i have the courage to go and try to destroy the trim off the car at this time....anyone have their thoughts on this?

 

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wontonjon

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09 CX9GT,06Mazda6,00TiAg328ci

• May 18, 2009

• #12

benben01 said:

Try overlaying the silver trim with the clear bra material.

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yeah, i had inquired about this as a potential fix in another thread...has anyone actually tried this? does the clear bra material even affix to the plastic trim?

 

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CX9 SportOwner

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• May 19, 2009

• #13

Have it replaced under warranty. If your VIN is included, you don't need actual peeling for them to replace it. Problem solved.

 

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wontonjon

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09 CX9GT,06Mazda6,00TiAg328ci

• May 20, 2009

• #14

the only concern is ...it seems from the other thread and the TSB that it is for the door handle pieces and not the one on the middle console where it appears that those who test drove the car prior to my purchase made some serious scratches....

but yes, i think i'll print out the TSB and have it on hand when i talk to the service folks...

 

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CX9 SportOwner

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• May 20, 2009

• #15

Make them replace all 4

 

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wontonjon

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09 CX9GT,06Mazda6,00TiAg328ci

• May 22, 2009

• #16

well, i think when i go ask/demand that they replace the door handles - that'll be 4 of them...

but what i was concerned about was the trim that runs along the bottom of the center console where you click in your seat belts - there are a number of scratches there from people who test drove the vehicle before i bought it... i don't see that piece in the TSB......has anyone been successful in getting that replaced?