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Old Jun 4, 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.
 
Old Jun 4, 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]
 
Old Jun 4, 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!
 
Old Jun 4, 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?
 
Old Jun 4, 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.
 
Old Jun 4, 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
 
Old Jun 4, 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.
 
Old Jun 4, 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.
 
Old Jun 4, 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.
 
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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So, steel wool would be a no-no on the headlights?
 



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