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      09-07-2021, 06:59 PM   #1
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Mark on plastic wood grain dash

Just noticed a slight mark on the plastic wood grain near the instrument cluster on my 2021 540i. The car is only 3 months old and I guess I never noticed it before. Does not feel like it's chipped. Just a small white dot. Cannot remove it with polish.

Any suggestions on how to fix? I could bring it back to the dealer and most likely they will say I damaged it. Also, don't want them to take the dash apart and create more problems.

Was thinking of some kind of touch up.

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      09-07-2021, 11:33 PM   #2
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I think these are real wood by the way with a high gloss varnish type finish

Could you disguise it with a dark marker pen perhaps get a colour as close to it as possible?
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      09-08-2021, 11:11 AM   #3
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Good idea. Was thinking the same. Not worth replacing the entire piece. Thanks!
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Need a more aggressive polish...I have had good luck using Wenol, Flitz, or Autosol metal polish from a tube. Put a small amount on a cloth and rub gently. Be aware it may cause some hazing, so you may have to go back over it with a more traditional (finer) plastic polish to remove the haze. The finish on the wood is basically a thick coat of clear plastic
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      09-16-2021, 01:16 PM   #5
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If the white dot is under the clear coat, warranty should cover it.
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