Picked up the SD4 Dynamic Saturday.
Noticed today when giving her a good going over (oo er) that the gloss black surround around the gear selector knob that there are some very fine hairline scratches.
My Mrs reckons that its inevitable and to forget about them - if the dealer replaces we might end up with squeaks etc.
On the other hand I'm a fussy bugger and I want it right.
What say you Evoque brethren?
it is inevitable and will come back that said it's an easy piece to replace so I wouldn't worry too much about squeaks.
You could try something like gtechniq C1 or similar on it which are scratch resistant products but even then I wouldn't count on it. Best thing to do is be careful - don't put keys etc around that area and get on and enjoy the Evoque.
Agree with WB, nobody but you will really notice them and regardless of what treatment you try to use you will still get the scratches
The plastic is so soft that marking this takes very little effort, consequently, I always keep a microfibre cloth inside the car, I stopped my missus the other day, trying to clean it with spittle and fingers, I shouted so loudly she recoiled and was about to call me a lunatic, when I pointed out the microfibre cloth was there for that purpose. Not divorced yet.
Also the rear quarter black plastic trims, which have been treated are showing some scratch marks, believe me I am extremely careful cleaning these areas, but it seems they will still mark. I only draw consolation in the fact that similar plastics are used by other manufacturers, so other cars will be effected similarly.
I agree, the plastics are very soft and show scratches rather easily. Best to see this as a wake up call to only enter the car when wearing sheepskin mittens...
(06-08-2012 11:11pm)mark_n Wrote: [ -> ]I agree, the plastics are very soft and show scratches rather easily. Best to see this as a wake up call to only enter the car when wearing sheepskin mittens...
It's a Range Rover guys...scratches are all part of the look...add some mud and some gaffa tape and it will be complete!
I only use microfibre cloth on that piece, 3 months on the clock with zero scratch.
Just to clarify, these were there when I picked her up (I guess). So should I approach the dealer about changing it?
Personally I wouldn't ask the dealer to sort it out as it is probably that scatches may soon appear again anyway...however, going back to the dealer and asking them what they are going to do to compensate you might prove to be better value.