Stereo trim removal issue

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tmy13 - 15 Dec 2004 14:00 GMT

Last night I removed the trim from around the stereo in my '02. Not
thinking ahead, I simply used a screwdriver and created several
indentations in the vinyl dash where I was prying.

Does any know of a way to remove or smooth over these indentations? I
was hoping that since the dash had some give to it, that they would
simply work themselves out -- apparently not the case.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

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AZGuy - 16 Dec 2004 04:34 GMT

>Last night I removed the trim from around the stereo in my '02. Not
>thinking ahead, I simply used a screwdriver and created several
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>
>Thanks.

Give it more time. I did the same thing on my 92 and then forgot
about it for several months. Next time I paid attention to the
"dents" they were gone.
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Dave - 16 Dec 2004 04:36 GMT

You might try to gently (GENTLY) apply some hot air from a hair dryer to see
if you can soften up
the vinyl enough to massage it back into shape. I got this tool (scroll down
a little):

http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/dealers/specialtytools.html

Also, I guess it's too late to show you this page:
http://s88853021.onlinehome.us/explorer/radiobezel.html but it looks like
it might have helped you....before.

dave

> Last night I removed the trim from around the stereo in my '02. Not
> thinking ahead, I simply used a screwdriver and created several
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>
> Thanks.

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