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Old 06-04-2008, 08:10 AM
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Does anyone have any recommendations for products that will clean/remove scuff marks from the interior panels? I've got several places on the door panels that I would like to clean up.
 
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Old 06-04-2008, 09:10 AM
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http://www.carspace.com/guides/Scuff...-Door-Moulding[/align][/align]Step 1: Buy Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser at your local grocer.

Step 2: Wet eraser, wring out excess moisture.

Step 3:
Wipe plastic moulding with eraser

Step 4:
Let Dry

Yes it's that easy![/align]
 
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Old 06-04-2008, 09:14 AM
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LOL

It is funny how we use something all the time around the house and never think about using it in out vehicles.

Thanks, RealJeep!
 
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Old 06-04-2008, 10:23 AM
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Good on RJ.

How about what to use on the interior's plastic surfaces to remove deep scratches??? Like the kind from hauling landscape rocks and field stone? [&o]

I have some deep scratches (ok maybe a gouge or two)in the back cargo area, through the plastic color, I have tried some permenant marker, but I think I am gonna have to resort to touching them up with some plastic paint, or interior paint. Any ideas gang?
 
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Old 06-04-2008, 10:28 AM
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Thanks for the tip! I have deep gouges in the cargo area as well from hauling camping gear.
 
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Old 06-04-2008, 10:59 AM
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Its a lot of work but you can always sand it, fill it with bondo, re-texture it and dye it...... or replace it
 
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Old 06-04-2008, 11:07 AM
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You can't fix gouges in plastic. The reality is that it is a Cargo area and while you might want it too look nice your just going to mess it up again. Sojust clean it and live with it. Or buy new panels.
 
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Old 06-04-2008, 01:23 PM
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Be careful with the use of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I wouldn't use it on polished plastic, like the taillights, shiny parts of the dash, plexiglas/Lexan, etc. I tried removing some adhesive from the taillight and started to see abrasion from the Magic Eraser. I would highly recommend it's use on things like the plastic driver footrest pieces, door sils, etc.
 
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Old 06-04-2008, 01:31 PM
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No, no, no! Never use anything other than Lexan(R) approved cleaners on Lexan or Lexan type materials. Also, if you want to ruin your clear headlight lenses or cloud other clear exterior plastics, use Dawn dishwashing detergent. Dawn, over a short time, will absolutely ruin and cloud over clear or shiny plastics. Remember...There's a HUGE difference between soaps and detergents! Dawn is a detergent.
 
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Old 06-04-2008, 02:17 PM
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So, steel wool would be a no-no on the headlights?
 


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