Scuff marks on M6 Illum door sill.

[DR.Z]

I have some white scuff marks on the black plastic that frames the SS door sill.

Having a heck of a time getting them off, any idea's what might work ?

DR.Z

Me too. And on the passenger side my little 10 year old really makes it dirty! Our resident cleanliness freak, Bear, will probably come on board soon and give you all the magic potions.
:carwash:

[m630]

well my drivers side already was replaced, and now its all scuffed up and wearing thru :sht:

well my drivers side already was replaced, and now its all scuffed up and wearing thru :sht:
:scared:

My passenger side has a few (not that noticeable), thanks to those few passengers who were rather careless. I think I'll just replace them (the sills, not the passengers) when it gets worse.

My passenger side has a few (not that noticeable), thanks to those few passengers who were rather careless. I think I'll just replace them (the sills, not the passengers) when it gets worse.
Doesn't the kangaroo scrotum leather keep the passenger fastened in her seat without a seat belt? (By the way, I like your new rank.)

[BHR4CE1]

Me too. And on the passenger side my little 10 year old really makes it dirty! Our resident cleanliness freak, Bear, will probably come on board soon and give you all the magic potions. :carwash:


A few of the guys in my "detailing circle" seem to like GOOF OFF for cleaning scuffs off of plastic, but first you need to make sure that there is indeed something ON your plastic TO CLEAN, rather than it being SCRATCHED. As with ANY cleaning product, try it in an inconspicuous area first. Some of the products out there are pretty strong.

If your plastic is scratched (WHERE THERE IS ACTUALLY PLASTIC REMOVED) the you might want to try to cover it up rather than trying to remove it. I prefer Mother's "Back to Black" to disguise any hazy or ashy areas of the black plastic trim. This is a temporary fix and will have to be reapplied from time to time. You might try one of those self-contained black shoe polish sponge things too. Some scuffs in flat-finished plastics can be "erased" with some VERY VERY fine grit sand paper, but go slow!

Me too. And on the passenger side my little 10 year old really makes it dirty! Our resident cleanliness freak, Bear, will probably come on board soon and give you all the magic potions. :carwash:


A few of the guys in my "detailing circle" seem to like GOOF OFF for cleaning scuffs off of plastic, but first you need to make sure that there is indeed something ON your plastic TO CLEAN, rather than it being SCRATCHED. As with ANY cleaning product, try it in an inconspicuous area first. Some of the products out there are pretty strong.

If your plastic is scratched (WHERE THERE IS ACTUALLY PLASTIC REMOVED) the you might want to try to cover it up rather than trying to remove it. I prefer Mother's "Back to Black" to disguise any hazy or ashy areas of the black plastic trim. This is a temporary fix and will have to be reapplied from time to time. You might try one of those self-contained black shoe polish sponge things too. Some scuffs in flat-finished plastics can be "erased" with some VERY VERY fine grit sand paper, but go slow!
Ahhh. The expert has arrived.

[boxboss]

I have had great success removing scuff marks from my beige interior trim (bottom door areas) with the "Magic Eraser" made by Mr. Clean. I'd be careful with Goop Off - it's solvent based and can dissolve plastic if left on too long.

[BHR4CE1]

I have had great success removing scuff marks from my beige interior trim (bottom door areas) with the "Magic Eraser" made by Mr. Clean. I'd be careful with Goop Off - it's solvent based and can dissolve plastic if left on too long.


Yes, I agree about the Magic Eraser, but if I am reading and understanding the OP's words right, his plastic is SCUFFED as in a small amount of the black plastic is missing from where the scuff is, rather than a foreign dirt or object being ON it. A oic would help a lot.

[boxboss]

I have had great success removing scuff marks from my beige interior trim (bottom door areas) with the "Magic Eraser" made by Mr. Clean. I'd be careful with Goop Off - it's solvent based and can dissolve plastic if left on too long.


Yes, I agree about the Magic Eraser, but if I am reading and understanding the OP's words right, his plastic is SCUFFED as in a small amount of the black plastic is missing from where the scuff is, rather than a foreign dirt or object being ON it. A oic would help a lot.
:stupid: Pics would be helpful.

Doesn't the kangaroo scrotum leather keep the passenger fastened in her seat without a seat belt? (By the way, I like your new rank.)

The kangaroo scrotum leather seats do that to lady passengers only when warmed up.

And thanks for the new title. Captain James Cook would have never foresaw that the new colony he charted extensively would one day have someone from another land label him as "Kangaroo Scrotum" below his portrait. :-o

You might try one of those self-contained black shoe polish sponge things too. Some scuffs in flat-finished plastics can be "erased" with some VERY VERY fine grit sand paper, but go slow!

That's an idea. But I guess we need to use small amounts gradually. I can't stand the black shoe polish smell. :puke:

[Gran Turismo]

I guess the major problem with those sill frames (and many other plastic interior parts) is that they're NOT flat finished. So sandpaper is not an option as the original surface structure would go away too, making everything look worse than before.
Also, I have a really hard time finding chateau red shoe polish... :roll:

On a related note - has anybody managed to remove scuff marks from the large door interior panel part? I found out the hard way that the edge of the door compartment is very critical in this respect if getting out of the car in a hurry... :ball:
The marks are the least visible while they're wet, but I haven't found anything transparent yet (remember, red interior) which would keep that 'wet' look.

[BHR4CE1]

On a related note - has anybody managed to remove scuff marks from the large door interior panel part?


GT,

Have you tried any of the Zaino leather products? I have a buddy that has a spray bottle of the Z-9 (2/3) and Z-16(1/3) mixed and swears by it for all the interior leather/pleather parts including the dash.