Scratch on the cd player faceplate in my Honda!

Hey everyone,
I need some suggestions. I recently bought a 2003 Honda Accord, and I am really loving it, but there is a fairly deep scratch on the cd deck faceplate. How can I get rid of this? I went to Honda and they do not sell the individual part, All they sell is the whole center console assembly for $500 U.S.

...so I need some suggestions...

I can fit the tip of my finger nail in the scratch groove...

Magic marker or paint pen. Not ideal but cheap and effective.

Hmm, maybe I didnt articulate myself properly. It is a clear piece of plastic covering the LCD for the cd player.

my bet is that you can hop down to the auto parts store and pick up a plastics/headlight polish and polish the scratch out

I would try the stuff that you fill eye glasses scratches with, worked with a table that I accidently took a knife across, but not sure how deep your scratch is..

The alternative, is simply to live with it. It doesn't affect the performance, does it?

No, it does not affect the performance, but it is pretty noticeable when you are looking at the dash. It is minor, which is why I bought the car anyways, but I am thinking I'd like to fix it.

What are the names of these products? I went to an Advanced Auto Parts store and they suggested I use something called "Jewelers Roug."

Why not go down to your local automotive "recycler" aka the junkyard, and pick up a complete radio assembly from them from a wreck, it'll work and usually they warranty the used parts for 90 days or so to make sure you get a working part.....just an idea. However replacement might not be the funnest job and if it's got a protection code, you gotta get that as well.

Yea, I thought about doing that, but Ive yet to call around, I feel like there won't be too many late model Honda Accords that have been salvaged, but perhaps I'm wrong.

heh up here in the Vancouver area of BC where we get all the new arrivals to our country and they get their new drivers licences....it's not odd to see even 2008 models sitting the yards smashed beyond repair......just make some calls and find a replacement, either that or go to your local custom car audio shop and get a nice aftermarket deck put in....

Yea, it seems like pulling the faceplate off of a junker might be my best bet...

...If I can find one laying around, I'm thinking there wont be many.

Greenredfield said:

Yea, it seems like pulling the faceplate off of a junker might be my best bet...

...If I can find one laying around, I'm thinking there wont be many.

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You might be surprised then. The Honda Accord is a perennial best seller, probably one of the best selling cars in the U.S, behind the Camry. Statistically speaking, you're very likely to find one.

Have you looked out on eBay? People part out cars all the time there. I have a 2007 (similar body style, same interior) and have had the stereo out to install an iPod interface. So, if you need help, shoot me a PM.

^Hey, thanks a lot. I will check things out throughout the week.