I've had a "Little Tree" air freshener hanging from my light switch because it hangs too low from my rearview mirror for my liking. I was cleaning up my interior when I noticed something weird....

This is what I have.


This is what it did. It looks like bubbled paint. I didn't know the plastic was painted.




Has anyone heard of this happening before? It'* a little discomforting knowing your air freshener has chemicals in it that are strong enough to ruin plastic.

It'* not ruined. It needs a little graphite SEM brand paint and maybe a little texture paint too.

i know the 95-99 MC/Lumina has some kind of coating on the dash, but i wouldn't call it paint...

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Interesting. I think the 00 up vents are dyed. Are you sure it was the air freshener though? Seems strange a scent would cause that damage. Simple fix with some spray paint and sandpaper though.

Hardly since GM didn't provide the air freshener

suing the makers of the air freshener would make more sense, me thinks.....

Ya thats what I meant but even then... proving your case would be damn near impossible.
And for what!? so they could buy you another vent cover.

Yeah, not going to put a little tree in my car, that'* pretty scary. And you breathe in that chit...

When customizing, I've used the SEM stuff. It is what dealerships etc use to duplicate original interior colors.

Don't make me break out.. I modded most of my interior pics.

Air fresheners use essential oils in them to keep the scent lasting longer. Those oils are like a solvent to some materials, like paint, if the are exposed to it for any length of time. Citrus based oils are the worse.