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Heavy Fluid
06-01-2011, 07:51 AM
What do you use to clean it? I have noticed some scuff marks on the door panels near the speakers, some from the previous owner, but some from myself and my wife. I know it happens, hard to avoid sometimes, but what is a good cleaner for the tan plastic?

I also noticed that the trim along where the stereo is, that extends out, is getting a darkish blue mark on it. I am guessing because I often rest my leg against it, usually in jeans. Need to get that out as well.

Thanks!!

A4-Wookie
06-01-2011, 08:13 AM
I use the Armor All leather cleaner. I know it's plastic, but it has worked for me when cleaning my tan interior. I had black scuff marks near the speaker cover too and it got rid of it. I tried cleaning with a damp cloth first and then cleaned it with armor all.

Not sure what else is out there, but that's what I use and it works for me. Leaves my panels looking great! Not sure how hard those marks are on your car, my scuffs were light.

beantown
06-01-2011, 08:26 AM
OP - search in the Detailing Tech forum here: http://www.audizine.com/forum/forumdisplay.php/73-Detailing-Forum-by-Detailer-s-Domain

jmars
06-01-2011, 11:55 AM
I haven't tried this product on my black interior yet but Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works unreal on many surfaces.

6speed4u
06-02-2011, 04:07 AM
2x for majic ereaser, then hit hit with some armour-all or similiar and should be good. I use this combo on my silver door pannels all the time.. Works Great!!

schizzy
06-02-2011, 04:19 AM
Mothers leather cleaner. Works great

yettavr6
06-02-2011, 08:26 AM
Armor-All orange wipes (or any "orange" cleaner for that matter) work great for cleaning dirt and grime off of the textured plastic pieces. Used to use that on my old Grand Cherokee all the time with the Taupe interior.

Heavy Fluid
06-02-2011, 09:36 AM
Thank you for the suggestions. I will have to try some of these, especially the magic eraser. I already have one of those.

Heavy Fluid
12-04-2011, 03:56 PM
Hate to bump this, but I have now noticed that the steering wheel is looking really bad. Has almost permanent dirty marks on it, in the 10 o clock position, more than likely from my hands. Any way to get this clean? Don't want to use anything harsh or abrasive on it, as it will probably ruin the finish. Regular cleaning stuff has not worked.

A4 Centaur
12-04-2011, 06:00 PM
Hey, recommend you get a black steering wheel. My wife's Volvo had a similar issue. couldn't clean it at all. Very frustrating.

shiro1745
12-05-2011, 06:18 AM
OP don't use armorall.
this is what happened to me
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/451847-DON-T-use-this-on-the-steering-wheel

Adub-Drew
12-05-2011, 07:38 AM
Good ole soap and warm water... i just scrubbed it off with a wet microfiber... I do this to my door all the time when getting in and out during winter. It can get nasty real fast!

shiro1745
12-05-2011, 07:41 AM
Good ole soap and warm water... i just scrubbed it off with a wet microfiber... I do this to my door all the time when getting in and out during winter. It can get nasty real fast!

Last time I cleaned my leather it was with some expensive products and after getting tired of scrubbing I decide to try just water. It came out amazing, it was not even warm water. That's what I'll try next time, warm water.

Heavy Fluid
12-06-2011, 09:37 PM
Thank you. I will give it a shot.