Shoe Scuffs

[Heikes]

Alright, I know I should be more careful when entering and exiting my car, but my garage is a tight space and I can`t open the door fully.



The heel of my shoe sometimes hits the rocker panel/door sill when I get in or out and it leaves a nice little black mark each time. I have tried a bug and tar remover on my Jeep with the same problem to make sure I wouldn`t ruin the finish on my nicer car, but that didn`t work. When I feel it with my finger it definitely feels like a deposite rather than a scratch. I tried a clay bar also, but to no avail. Any ideas?

[kbshadow]

Alright, I know I should be more careful when entering and exiting my car, but my garage is a tight space and I can`t open the door fully.



The heel of my shoe sometimes hits the rocker panel/door sill when I get in or out and it leaves a nice little black mark each time. I have tried a bug and tar remover on my Jeep with the same problem to make sure I wouldn`t ruin the finish on my nicer car, but that didn`t work. When I feel it with my finger it definitely feels like a deposite rather than a scratch. I tried a clay bar also, but to no avail. Any ideas?

Can`t help but glad you asked the question.



I have the same problem and haven`t been able to solve it.



I used scratch remover and it worked but I don`t like to use it often.



Hope someone has a good answer.



kbshadow

stockton Ca

[Otravez]

All I use is some Woolite and hot water mixed 1/10 and some elbow grease and stay on top of them. Maybe try some APC like Simple Green.



Perhaps someone else has a better idea.

[Diesel1]

Are you getting the scuffs on the inside plastic pieces or the painted exterior?

[Heikes]

Painted pieces, right on the corner of the rocker. You can`t see it when the door is closed, but you can when it`s open. It`s on a Laser Red G35 coupe and I`ve heard that Infinity`s clear coat is real soft/fragile, so I don`t want to make anything worse.

[kompressornsc]

Hmmm. I`ve never had one that wouldn`t come off with clay. My mom`s 300 has really wide rockers and she puts a new scuff on about every day. How aggressive of a clay are you using?

[stilez]

Goo Gone > Clay > Paint Cleaner > Polish > Compound





Progressively get more aggressive, but 9 times out of 10, the Goo Gone will supercede.

[Pb2theMax]

I would just polish it. The polish will clean the scuff off, plus smooth out any little scratches. Applying AIO or another good synthetic wax might help prevent further scuffs.

[BoxsterCharlie]

I`ve thought about buying a strip of X-pel (clear bra material) for that sort of area, but I never get around to it. Just cut it up and apply to those problem areas where you know you`ll get wear.

[EMazda3S]

Griot`s Garage has a specific product for preventing this that is removable. Similar to the clear bra approach.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?L1=L1_1000&L2=L2_1007&L3=L3_1090&SKU=77892

[jequirk]

I use Zaino ZPC for this type of stuff, Its easy and is applied by hand.

I hope this helps saves a lot of time.

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-PC&Category_Code=Zaino

[drock]

i just got rid of a scuff mark on a STI using clay

[Diesel1]

I`ve heard that WD-40 will work. But then you have to remove that greasyness and apply a sealer.



Like other have said, clay or goof off, goo gone etc, should work. Don`t be afraid to spend a little time

[mixxmstrmike]

I`ve heard that WD-40 will work. But then you have to remove that greasyness and apply a sealer.



Like other have said, clay or goof off, goo gone etc, should work. Don`t be afraid to spend a little time



I`ve tried WD-40 and it works like a champ! I would be a little weary of putting Goof Off on paint. That stuff is potent. Take a wiff of it the next time you open it up.



After using the WD-40 to remove the scuff, I just sprayed the area with 50/50 IPA-water mix, wiped off with a mf towel and reseal with favorite polish/glaze then LSP.



-Mike

[Diesel1]

I`ve tried WD-40 and it works like a champ! I would be a little weary of putting Goof Off on paint. That stuff is potent. Take a wiff of it the next time you open it up.



After using the WD-40 to remove the scuff, I just sprayed the area with 50/50 IPA-water mix, wiped off with a mf towel and reseal with favorite polish/glaze then LSP.



-Mike



Whew, I thought I was going to get flamed for that one! Glad to hear it works nicely. WD-40 and lighter fluid also work well removing shoe scuffs on house floors. Just be sure to thoroughly clean the floor afterwards (ANd don`t be smoking a ciggy if you go with the lighter fluid method!) LOL