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Removing scuffs from plastic interior - 6/4/2008 6:10:53 AM

aqualight

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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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RE: Removing scuffs from plastic interior - 6/4/2008 7:10:32 AM

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http://www.carspace.com/guides/Scuff-Removal-from-Plastic-Door-Moulding 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!

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RE: Removing scuffs from plastic interior - 6/4/2008 7:14:42 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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RE: Removing scuffs from plastic interior - 6/4/2008 8:23:09 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?

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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RE: Removing scuffs from plastic interior - 6/4/2008 8:28:43 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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RE: Removing scuffs from plastic interior - 6/4/2008 8:59:07 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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RE: Removing scuffs from plastic interior - 6/4/2008 9:07:42 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. So just clean it and live with it. Or buy new panels.

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RE: Removing scuffs from plastic interior - 6/4/2008 11:23:50 AM

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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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RE: Removing scuffs from plastic interior - 6/4/2008 11:31:24 AM

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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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RE: Removing scuffs from plastic interior - 6/4/2008 12:17:20 PM

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So, steel wool would be a no-no on the headlights?

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RE: Removing scuffs from plastic interior - 6/4/2008 1:57:58 PM

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HAHA correct. No wool on teh headlights.

BUT 000 Steel Wool on the windshield works great for removing and cleaning all the road grime....you have to keep the windshield wet too. Dry? It will scratch.

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RE: Removing scuffs from plastic interior - 6/4/2008 2:13:26 PM

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ORIGINAL: Doc Olds

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?

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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RE: Removing scuffs from plastic interior - 6/4/2008 3:28:13 PM

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I had an interior trim panel on my 2006 Sierra that I took to an automotive paint shop (GNE paints...now defunct in Rochester MI) and they matched the color perfectly with some interior trim paint. \\; I put the paint in my mini badger airbrush and painted my entire map pocket (scuffed from my feet)....it didn''t totally fill the scratches (depthwise) but it sure made them a lot less noticeable.

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RE: Removing scuffs from plastic interior - 6/5/2008 9:06:58 AM

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If you want to clear the haze off plastic headlights, plexiglass or other plastics here is a link to check out.

http://www.wikihow.com/Repair-Oxidized-Cloudy-Headlights-with-a-Headlight-Cleaner

I clean clear plastic/plexiglass about once a month on the lens covers of a police light bar that is getting old. Here are a few things I have found.

-Any quality plastic polish will work, you don''t really need to spend a fortune. I use the Novus 1-2-3 polish, the Meguiar''s plastic polish or Walmart even has some polish in a yellow bottle (forget the name) that works. The Novus is a bit pricey, thats why I use other stuff more often.
-Clean the plastic first with a cloth and plastic cleaner. I recommend against sanding right away.
-After cleaning the plastic, check it closely and see just how bad it is. If it has major scratches or deep gouges, you may not want to waste your time. You will have nice looking plastic with scratches in it.
-I pretty much start my sanding (if needed) with 2000 grit sandpaper after I clean it, but if you want you can step down and go 600/1000/2000 but that is to much work in my opinion. If it''s that bad, replace it. If it is really expensive to replace then go for it.
-Stay away from fast polishing equipment, drill attachments that polish, etc. If you use something that spins to fast or puts to much pressure, YOU WILL MELT THE PLASTIC and ruin it. If you want to save a little elbow grease, apply the polish and use a drill set super low and lightly touch the plastic as it spins. I find the little pads you get at walmart that go on the end of a drillbit/polish combo works ok, but again I do it at very low speed to prevent heatup.

Rob

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