scratched Washi aluminum

[Matt5984]

Does anyone know if it's possible to repair a scratch in the Washi trim? I scratched it on my passenger door while moving some furniture... It's small but really bothers me!

Is it possible to repair it short of replacing it? If I replace that piece of the trim, about how much would that be?

Thanks for your help!

[Austin713]

there is a DIY in the DIY section that covers repairing the scratched shifter knob. check there i bet it would work with your application.

[Matt5984]

Thanks, I thought of that, but the shift knob is just brushed aluminum, not washi. Will that still look okay do you think?

[tonke73]

How about using steel wool to fix it. You would run the steel wool along the grain of the washi trim. OR use swirl or scratch remover for car paints. GL

[Matt5984]

The scratch is through the finish on the washi, so I pretty much need something that will duplicate the finish, otherwise I'll have to do something to the whole piece and (in all likelihood) have it not match the rest of the washi pieces...

EDIT: since the washi finish is not shiny, I'm concerned about putting a clear coat on it -- what about something like this: http://www.testors.com/product/13606..._oz._Spray_Can

[Matt5984]

Well, any light abrasive doesn't work - it either makes the surface too shiny or makes the scratch bigger (removes more surface area of the finish). I don't think there's any way of repairing this short of replacing it. Is it possible to replace just that piece or does it have to be the whole door?

[dohturdima]

If it's not possible to repair the finish, it should be possible to obtain that finishing piece of trim (there is a thead re. removal of washi trim). I would inquire at the dealership re. obtaining the said piece.