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08-07-2015, 09:41 AM | #1 |
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White marks on door panels
They look like they could be from chalk or something. They are not, but best way I can describe them right now. Simple Green didn't work, warm water didn't work & 303 protectant helped some, but once that wears off, they will show through again.
Anyone else have these marks on any cars & how did you get rid of them? |
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If it's interior, 303 may be your best option short of dye, because it sounds like you scuffed the surface color (like all the door kick panels on my car.) |
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08-07-2015, 11:32 AM | #4 |
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My bad. I happen to agree with what UncleWede said above. It very well may be a scuff. Well what I use is a pad I picked up from Walmart in the automotive section. It's a fine (yellow) scouring pad which won't scratch the interior door panels. Use that and a APC. If that doesn't work, try a soft bristle brush and lightly scrub the area and dress it with a protectant. If it's a scuff, you proably won't get it all out. But you might be able to improve the appearence and make it look better than before.
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It's interior hence door panels 303 is on there, but that isn't getting the job done 100%
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Still looking for suggestions on what to use to get the marks off.
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08-14-2015, 02:47 PM | #8 |
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If it is a mark in the hard plastic, try a heat gun, but be very careful you do not get it too hot and melt it.
This is a trick the collision repair shops use to keep from replacing the interior plastic panels that get creased and discolored in accidents. |
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08-17-2015, 07:22 PM | #9 |
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I did a neglected interior for a friend this weekend; spills, grime, dirt, you name it. 1Z Deep Plastic and steam cleaned it all with ease. I would test w/ steam only first but b/w her Honda and my 328 I haven't had an issue yet. I'm not a detailer so I got one of the $35 steam cleaners off Amazon, its perfect for what I needed which was spot cleaning and the occasion dashboard/console cleaning.
A melamine foam pad (magic eraser) may also be worth a shot, but be careful as it is an abrasive. |
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