Only had the car for a few months, but overnight my scent diffuser blew up because of cold temperature and some of the alcohol dripped and rubbed off the centre console satin paint (2 small marks). It is bothering me to new levels...

Is that something I can replace? I have looked everywhere online but cant seem to figure this one out. Dont want to take the whole thing apart either, so quite keen to find the best suited solutions that will be 'as new'.

Considered vinyl wrapping the area - but not sure it ll be slick enough to not be noticeable (Im quite picky with those things)

Also cannot find any 3rd party trim panel to cover this (carbon, black, satin, matted) everything I find is for a previous model? - nothing at all for the newer mk4.5 auto.

Any suggestion help would be much appreciated!

Wipe it with brake cleaner

Ford will be able to get this part, but it's too new to see on the catalogues we can access.

If you don't want to remove anything or pay dealer prices then maybe removing the rest of the finish on that area is a better option?  Must come off easily if a tiny air freshener has done that much damage.

Oh, I can see now, sorry.

You should be able to order new, yes

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Wipe it with brake cleaner

Feels more like a last resort solution though. Not sure I want to strip it all as the raw texture of the plastic isnt smooth either. Likely wont be a pretty sight at the end.

Any idea if that trim is easily replaceable? Or suggestion on aftermarket cover?

48 minutes ago, murerg said:

Feels more like a last resort solution though. Not sure I want to strip it all as the raw texture of the plastic isnt smooth either. Likely wont be a pretty sight at the end.

Any idea if that trim is easily replaceable? Or suggestion on aftermarket cover?

Yes, I thought it was just staining at first, then I put my glasses on😎