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Textured plastic trim scuff removal tips?

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Can anyone recommend something to help remove or lessen these scuff marks? I have seen some products on Amazon but not sure if they work.
Rivian R1T R1S Textured plastic trim scuff removal tips? IMG20240119085131
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I have used a magic eraser on these pieces of trim in other vehicles with great success. I can't promise it will work on the Rivian.

You can try using one in a very small area of the scuff and seeing how it turns out.

It may not completely remove it and it's possible it could make it more noticable.

Do not use on any painted surfaces. If you can get a 50% improvement you may be able to hide even more using a trim restorer afterwards.
 
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I would also try the magic eraser before anything else. It’s the best non-marking scuff remover, but it obviously depends on how course the surface is.

I’ve had some luck using glass cooktop cleaner with a brush on surfaces too rough for the magic eraser.

Goo-Gone is also good, but it’s oil based so I would hesitate to use it on those trim pieces.
 

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I used a new sharp and fine rasp to smooth out the tailgate top trim. There were gouges but after the rasp and then fine steel wool, I buffed it out.
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