Stains on Vinyl

sixspeed · 03-05-02, 09:43

Hi guys,

Just recently got my car, and the interior trim has a magnolia-coloured vinyl centre console. Been out driving a lot over the weekend, and noticed this morning that it looks like the dye from the outside of my jacket has started rubbing off on the vinyl.

I've tried Autoglym Interior Cleaner/Shampoo but it didn't shift the stains. Anything else? Will EF Spot Cleaner do since I have that arriving this week..?

-andy-

joed1228 · 03-05-02, 11:12

I would just take the route of some soapy dawn water and a firm bristle brush, that should take care of it.

If not, you can use the EF spot cleaner and a good with a good scrub the vinyl should be clean. I am sure the dye will come out.

puterbum · 03-05-02, 11:33

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Test on an inconspicuous spot first.

Be gentle with your vinyl, at least if it is a very soft type. Some of the vinyl I have in my car seems pretty soft and looks like it'd be easy to discolor by going at it with overly agressive cleaners or procedures.

Lowejackson · 03-05-02, 12:34

Sixspeed, is the vinyl soft or hard. If it is soft I would try using a soft toothbrush with either soapy water or Autoglym and then buff with a MF towel.

Steven

sixspeed · 03-05-02, 04:12

It is fairly soft. The car is a TVR with half-hide interior, so vinyl is used in places where leather would be on a full-hide model. It does look almost like leather, and fools a lot of people.

I have a Zymol detailing brush which is quite soft which I could use. I'll have another go tomorrow with the Autoglym cleaner. If not, will wait until the EF arrives and give that a shot..

-andy-

Footy · 03-07-02, 09:56

Hi Andy,
Got any pics of your car that you can post? I think TVR's are one of the most unsung (is that a word?) cars around, meaning that they don't seem to get the attention that many lesser cars get.

joed1228 · 03-08-02, 05:23

Alot of the smaller names don't get the attention they can. I guess the people who make the car want it to stay exotic (spelling??). I saw an Aston Martin DB7 and a new M5 on the street where I work .............. aaahhhh what a nice start to my day.

Lowejackson · 03-08-02, 02:45

Picture of TVR Cerbera Sixspeed

Footy · 03-10-02, 02:52

That looks like it hits 60mph in under 4 seconds.......wait - I checked the website - it does hit 60 in under 4 seconds...

sixspeed · 03-11-02, 08:34

Mine is the Tuscan S...

Couple of pics my mate took the day I picked it up... (sorry about the size)

-andy-

Lowejackson · 03-12-02, 12:29

Nice Car

I like the numberplate as well

Steven

bretfraz · 03-12-02, 03:29

I was wondering about that plate. What did that cost you, if you don't mind? I see ads in Car and Top Gear for special plates and they cost an arm and a leg!

Here in the States, that car would stop traffic.