Andreu Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Does anyone know how to cleen up the swipe marks on the door panels where your feet swipe when you exit out of the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimmSpeed Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 i use windex sometimes or just a general cleaning agent. You shouldnt need anything to strong. Josh www.grimmspeed.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4LG7 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Um water is the only thing I clean the interior of my car with. Those scuff marks shouldn't be too hard to wipe clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I use a damp rag and scrub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 My dominatrix makes me lick them off. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 nice. What's ur safeword? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41MY3N15F1L._AA240_.jpg lol OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlJNgmail.com Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Maybe a Mr. Clean eraser? I actually use simple green on most of the hard plastic stuff and for scrubbing the carpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmoe Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Crazy idea, but.... Don't scrape your feet on the door when you enter/exit and you wont have to worry about it. Beyond that windex outta get out any heavier dirt scuffs you get. Every time I get in and out I consciously place my feet in/out as to not scrape or otherwise bang against shit. It takes about .5 seconds longer at most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4LG7 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I sometimes knock my feet together before getting into my car to shake off all dirt and shit from my shoes. I especially due this in the winter, when its nasty out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iyalla Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Goo Gone works really well. Just have to wash and wax it afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euclid Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 303 does a good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danase Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I will be the first to recommned not using the Magic Eraser and Simple Green. Simple Green can fade and discolor plastic. The Magic Eraser is abrasive and can scratch. Better safe than sorry I always say. If the scuffs are just simple dirt any interior cleaner should do the trick. 1Z makes an excellent plastic cleaner and interior protectant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iyalla Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Its the marks you get on wood floors when you have marking soles. If you have dress shoes and you swipe the edge of the sole on the floor you sometimes will get a black streak. Thats what you get on the side skirt of the Legacy if you don't lift your legs up high enough getting in or out of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Ok, let me chime in on several of the suggestions so far. DO NOT use any of the following: Windex Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Simple Green Goo Gone Just about any General Cleaning Product But why? Well, most of the cleaning products will contain ammonia or other chemical cleaners that are not safe on vinyl, plastic or rubber. They will discolor, crack, and generally damage those surfaces. For that matter, don't use those cleaners for the windows or gauge surfaces either. When cleaning windows, you'll likely get overspray which ends up on the dash or other surfaces ... not good. As for the Magic Eraser, it is an abrasive product (and rather effective abrasive at that) which will damage the surface and remove the texture of the plastic. You'll basically get a "shiny" spot on the panel and it will look stupid. What SHOULD you do? Well, the suggestion of 303 cleaner is a good one! Otherwise, what I'll usually use is a very mild soap and water mixture with a soft cloth and gently scrub until clean. If it still isn't getting clean, carefully inspect it and make sure you aren't trying to clean a physical scuff - if that's the case, no amount of cleaning will fix it. After using a mild soap mix on it, I am always sure to treat it with an interior dressing as the soap alone can really dry out the materials you're cleaning and possibly cause cracking or oxidation of the plastic. Personally, I use Poorboy's World Natural Look interior dressing which leaves a non-greasy matte finish. And as for cleaning glass and gauges, I use Stoner's Invisible Glass since it is a non-ammonia cleaner safe for automotive interiors. As an aside "WTF?" - I had to add the words "gauge" and "Firefox" to the Firefox spell check dictionary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlJNgmail.com Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 How about baking soda in a paste. It's not abrasive so it shouldn't be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I guess I'm not sure. I would think that it would be mildly abrasive - but so minor it would have little impact. It probably wouldn't hurt anything, but I tend to stick to what I know and trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltdown07 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I used a clay bar to remove those scuffs off my car. Took 2 minutes tops. Clay FTW. Go Cardinals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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