Scratch removal (2 Viewers)

Hoffy1337 · 2026-05-11T16:59:03-0500

I noticed a scratch in the black plastic above the passenger door. Any suggestions on how to remove or cover up? Not a big deal but want to keep on top of it. I did notice that wiping the plastic down after washing it that is marks easily

Emergencymed · 2026-05-11T19:15:26-0500

Hoffy1337 said:
I noticed a scratch in the black plastic above the passenger door. Any suggestions on how to remove or cover up? Not a big deal but want to keep on top of it. I did notice that wiping the plastic down after washing it that is marks easily
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This is destined to occur to ALL of our vehicles if they used as they were intended. (Typically from tree branches on trails).

If you want to have a long term and removable /re- applicable option - it may make most sense (even now - after a scratch) to have both areas covered with gloss black PPF. (Clear PPF if you have NO scratches).

The problem disappears and you have a self healing surface for several years. Cost for those areas should be a few hundred dollars for both sides. (Depending on the shop).

I have clear PPF on my piano black areas just for that reason. (Completed within a week of purchase.). In your case, black PPF will make the issue disappear.

Good luck.

Hoffy1337 · 2026-05-11T19:35:46-0500

Emergencymed said:
This is destined to occur to ALL of our vehicles if they used as they were intended. (Typically from tree branches on trails).

If you want to have a long term and removable /re- applicable option - it may make most sense (even now - after a scratch) to have both areas covered with gloss black PPF. (Clear PPF if you have NO scratches).

The problem disappears and you have a self healing surface for several years. Cost for those areas should be a few hundred dollars for both sides. (Depending on the shop).

I have clear PPF on my piano black areas just for that reason. (Completed within a week of purchase.). In your case, black PPF will make the issue disappear.

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Good luck.

Thank you for your input. I was looking to have this done for the front of the vehicle but will now add on the black trim. I didn’t realize it was plastic when I bought it.

Emergencymed · 2026-05-11T19:43:05-0500

The only area that they may have issue with in terms of doing a clean PPF application is anything with a slightly irregular surface.. like the small trim pieces on the A & D pillars..

See my notes on the following thread on how I addressed finding piano black pieces to have wrapped in PPF..

Thread 'BACK IN BLACK: Tuxedo Trim - Changing color of A and D pillar upper trim from dark grey to gloss black'

Mar 31, 2026

Hello everyone - just picked up a 2026 Overtrail plus in Atomic Silver with Onyx and blk interior. The vehicle has been at the PPF installer for the past week. Like many of you I like the “Tuxedo” look on these vehicles.

Installer is having difficulty doing gloss black PPF on the A and D pillar trim pieces. “Not sticking well”…

My thought is to replace those trim pieces with stock gloss black - but don’t know where to find them or the specific part numbers. Does anyone know the part number for these pieces (front / rear / right and left) in Gloss Black.

Thanks for any tips...