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Old Aug 16, 2021 | 06:05 PM
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Soft Touch Material Repair

One of my kids used the dash to help wedge a soccer cleat into their foot. Any experience or suggestions on how to make the soft touch material look a bit better here? The fabric is stretched slightly and there are a couple of dimples in the padding underneath.

 
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Old Aug 16, 2021 | 06:33 PM
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I might start with gentle heat from a hair dryer to see if the padding will come back to shape. Then tackle the skin if need be
 
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There are several vinyl repair kits on the market for DIY. Essentially it involves mixing the material to get a color match and applying it to the damaged surface. Then embossing the repaired area to match the surrounding texture. Like many things, it requires practice to do the repair such that it just blends in. There are guys out there that do it on a regular basis, independents and body shops. Similar to guys that do paintless dent repairs. Sometimes its the same guy. You can try asking your local dealer who they use as often they farm this stuff out.
 
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Originally Posted by JEMetzger
One of my kids used the dash to help wedge a soccer cleat into their foot. Any experience or suggestions on how to make the soft touch material look a bit better here? The fabric is stretched slightly and there are a couple of dimples in the padding underneath.

😣. That just hurts to look at….
 
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