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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 12:51 PM
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Hey all,

Just got me an 03 R/T and finally going over it with a fine tooth comb I've noticed that the cargo area side panels are scratched up pretty good, Was wondering if theirs anything that can fix this up a bit and take the scratches out?

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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 03:06 PM
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It's plastic, so not much can be done other than replace the panel. Mine are a bit scratched too.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 05:55 PM
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I don't know that you can really fix the scratches, but if they're white from the plastic stretching you can probably go over it (carefully) with a heat gun and get it go back to the original color.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 07:37 PM
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You'll never get it perfect again without replacing them. If they're gouged pretty bad sometimes really fine sandpaper can make them look a little better. Heat gun helps bring color back. Mine are scratched up real bad, but I use the back often for lumber and anything else I may need. Plus my interior wasn't in the best shape anyway when I bought it with 215,000 miles.
 
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