Fix Up Plastic Scratches in Tailgate / 3rd Row Side Panels

[reMarkable]

The 3rd row seats go down to haul groceries or a stray bicycle, bag or box. The 3rd row seats come up to carry the carpool or a few more friends on the weekend. So the cycle goes. I guess it's inevitable with the cargo and people in that area - the plastic panels on either side of the tailgate get a bit scratched up here and there - as does the inside of the liftgate door itself.

Anyone have tips on how to clean up/fix/at least improve the scratches in these relatively soft plastic panels? I've been thinking maybe some super-fine sandpaper?

I'm sure some of you out there know what's best - so let me know.

Thanks in Advance!

 

[skyhawk]

I have similar scratches.. I'd be interested to know to to remove them. But for now,.. Our Mazda5 wears them with pride.. The alternative was to keep them covered with plastic just like how people keep new couch and sofas covered in plastic.

I think the MAZDA5 is 'the car of choice' in the family. It is bound to gather
its share of 'battle scars'.

 

[dan4behr]

I've found that a good treatment with armor-all helps make the scratches on the panels less noticeable...

 

[Timotee]

I have the same issues because of my golf bag. Like what dan4behr stated, a good treatment of Armor-All will help lessen the obvious.