Tips for cleaning inside plastic trim?
04-14-2010, 06:59 PM
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Tips for cleaning inside plastic trim?
Hey guys,
Just thought I'd see if there were any magic tips/products to cleaning the inside trim panels - any advice?
Aussie Mark
Just thought I'd see if there were any magic tips/products to cleaning the inside trim panels - any advice?
Aussie Mark
04-14-2010, 07:05 PM
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Drifting
For shoe scuffs the Mr Clean Magic Eraser does wonders.
I just tried using some general purpose cleaner I got as a free sample and I liked it so much I picked up a gallon. It was from Adam's Polishes and I believe it was their "All Purpose Cleaner". Looks like the original green Gatorade.
I just tried using some general purpose cleaner I got as a free sample and I liked it so much I picked up a gallon. It was from Adam's Polishes and I believe it was their "All Purpose Cleaner". Looks like the original green Gatorade.
04-14-2010, 07:20 PM
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When I re-did my interior last summer, I pulled every blue part out (plastic, and vinyl covered) and cleaned it with dish soap and water. Then I used a vinyl cleaner on the vinyl parts.
04-14-2010, 07:47 PM
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04-14-2010, 10:34 PM
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I showed my C6 for 2 years, and being 6'4", I often scuffed my sill plate and bottom of the drivers door. The cashmere interior had black scuffs and no cleaner spray, or even "Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser"(both versions) could get it out. So on someones suggestion, I bought "BAR KEEPERS FRIEND" (weird name, I know) in a hardware store. It's a cleanser type powder in a can, like Ajax (without that funky bleach smell). Use a wet sponge with it on there and rub - POOF! THIS stuff is magic! 
Sure it works on sinks too. I followed up with Armor All protectant and it looked like new.
Sure it works on sinks too. I followed up with Armor All protectant and it looked like new.
04-14-2010, 11:25 PM
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Any "mild" cleaner will do the job. You don't want to use abrasives or caustic stuff. Ajax seems a little agressive for vinyl, IMO. If you have Armor-All or other petroleum 'protectant' 
on your vinyl, you will need to use a dish detergent or Simple Green to get rid of it.
The real improvement to your interior will be when you start using a polymer protectant [made for plastics] instead of the 'greasy goo'. You do know that plastic is made from petroleum, right? Anyway, use Nu-Vinyl or Meguiar's polymer stuff for vinyl/plastics. They are also great for use on rubber, leather items (like steering wheels, etc.), and even tires! Check either out by doing a Google on it. You won't be sorry you switched.
on your vinyl, you will need to use a dish detergent or Simple Green to get rid of it.The real improvement to your interior will be when you start using a polymer protectant [made for plastics] instead of the 'greasy goo'. You do know that plastic is made from petroleum, right? Anyway, use Nu-Vinyl or Meguiar's polymer stuff for vinyl/plastics. They are also great for use on rubber, leather items (like steering wheels, etc.), and even tires! Check either out by doing a Google on it. You won't be sorry you switched.
04-15-2010, 12:29 PM
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04-16-2010, 02:55 PM
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ZEP.....UPHOLSTRY & CARPET SPOTTER.
Great little wipes / towels. You really do not how dirty your leather or other interior is until you wipe them off using this product.
Hope this helps...
Stay in tune...
Great little wipes / towels. You really do not how dirty your leather or other interior is until you wipe them off using this product.
Hope this helps...
Stay in tune...
04-16-2010, 04:04 PM
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I showed my C6 for 2 years, and being 6'4", I often scuffed my sill plate and bottom of the drivers door. The cashmere interior had black scuffs and no cleaner spray, or even "Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser"(both versions) could get it out. So on someones suggestion, I bought "BAR KEEPERS FRIEND" (weird name, I know) in a hardware store. It's a cleanser type powder in a can, like Ajax (without that funky bleach smell). Use a wet sponge with it on there and rub - POOF! THIS stuff is magic! Sure it works on sinks too. I followed up with Armor All protectant and it looked like new.
Sure it works on sinks too. I followed up with Armor All protectant and it looked like new.
04-18-2010, 07:55 PM
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Never use Armor-All on vinyl/plastic, either. It's greasy, leaves goo on there for the wife/girlfriend to get all over her clothes, etc. etc. . Nu-Vinyl or Meguiar's polymer polish/protectant will do that job much better: looks like new vinyl, doesn't yellow or peel, protects from UV rays, dries clear, and you can add more any time you like.
It also makes wiring insulation and sythetic rubber hoses (vacuum lines, radiator hoses, etc.) look like new and keeps tires looking good, as well.
. Nu-Vinyl or Meguiar's polymer polish/protectant will do that job much better: looks like new vinyl, doesn't yellow or peel, protects from UV rays, dries clear, and you can add more any time you like.It also makes wiring insulation and sythetic rubber hoses (vacuum lines, radiator hoses, etc.) look like new and keeps tires looking good, as well.
