foot scuffs and more

**theRIAA** · 08-24-2006, 05:20 PM

how do you guys get rid of foot skuffs on the passenger door? i also have this anoying scratch that it white (scratched plastic turns white, you know). how would you get rid of the skuffs, and make the scratch less noticable?

**Beemerboy** · 08-24-2006, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by theRIAA

how do you guys get rid of foot skuffs on the passenger door? i also have this anoying scratch that it white (scratched plastic turns white, you know). how would you get rid of the skuffs, and make the scratch less noticable?

Goo Gone is one and mineral spirits is another...I`ve also heard that magic eraser will work but can remove color on plastic, however I have not used this one...I tend to use Goo Gone with good resutls.

**kimwallace** · 08-24-2006, 06:38 PM

I agree with the Go Gone
I also use Lacquer thinner, but be careful because both of these can melt (disolve) certain plastics
As a last resort, go to a body shop supply company and get paint mixed to match the trim. I have had great results dabbing the paint on with a soft cotton rag. The finish matches the grain of the trim pretty well.

**JaredPointer** · 08-25-2006, 08:05 AM

The Mr. Clean Eraser works pretty well for me.

**Beemerboy** · 08-25-2006, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by JaredPointer

The Mr. Clean Eraser works pretty well for me.

JP

I`ve not used this one but have read that it can take off color in plastic this true?

**G35stilez** · 08-25-2006, 09:41 AM

Goo Gone and an MF towel.

**C. Charles Hahn** · 08-25-2006, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by Beemerboy

JP

I`ve not used this one but have read that it can take off color in plastic this true?

Yeah, depending on how it was dyed, the MCME can dull the finish on textured plastics.

**detailz** · 08-25-2006, 10:22 AM

Maybe I am reading this wrong, judging by the responses. Seems to me that the shoe mark(black) was removed from the plastic, but what remains is the damaged plastic which could be a white scuff.

If this is the case, I would suggest a 600 grit wetsand paper, lightly go over the scuff to level it. Also long as you don`t press too hard, go at it for a long time and don`t use a harder grit- the texture of the plastic will be fine. Then get a can of SEM Color Coat or something similar to match the panel and spray over the repair. Voila!!

OK guys- its Fri and the coffee has worn off and now see that there were actually two questions.

Magic Erasure could work, but has been known to remove some of the color. This also goes for laquer thinner or any other solvents. Please test in not so obvious a spot first for color fastness. We use a stronger dilution of an APC and a steel toothbrush. DO NOT use any pressure!!! Let the product and tool do the work. Yes this can take some time, but it will not remove the color and will not damage the plastic as long as you don`t use too much pressure.

**theRIAA** · 08-25-2006, 02:17 PM

sorry guys, ill be more clear, theres lots of white scratches on the drivers side door, while small there very anoying. this is what happens when my parents buy me a new car (strait from the factory) for my birthday. some pics

i have some flat black stray pain, but i dont want to touch all those up with a toothpick, meggs QID did nothing and thats all i got. i might paint the big one though ( ball point pen wtf)

and incase you were wondering what kind of dealership scratches the shiite out of their new cars, well its the same dealership that puts double pinstripe stickers on EVERY BRAND NEW HYUNDAI (like 100), (we asked then not to do mine), and you have to drive you to their "sister dealership" to fill out the final paperwork.

i love DC

**detailz** · 08-25-2006, 03:32 PM

Thanks for the pics, I would handle it the way I mentioned it earlier.

Suggest a 600 grit wetsand paper, lightly go over the scuff to level it. Also long as you don`t press too hard, go at it for a long time and don`t use a harder grit- the texture of the plastic will be fine. Then get a can of SEM Color Coat or something similar to match the panel and spray over the repair. Voila!!

**theRIAA** · 08-25-2006, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by detailz

spray over the repair

just spray like crazy all over the plsatic?!?! im not going to be able to find any spraypaint that perfectly matches the color (black, i know), but even then, you would be able to notice whats been painted, and what hasent, right?

**detailz** · 08-25-2006, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by theRIAA

just spray like crazy all over the plsatic?!?! im not going to be able to find any spraypaint that perfectly matches the color (black, i know), but even then, you would be able to notice whats been painted, and what hasent, right?

Gosh no, don`t spray like crazy. Spray just over the repair. There are dozens of colors in aerosol form and one of them will match. Remember, most interior plastics are of 3 basics colors: beige,silver or black. Now, each of these will have over a dozen options to the shade of said color. If you are a pro talk to your supplier, like I mentioned we use SEM Color Coat. If you are a w/d warrior, may have to search the internet(drawback would be not knowing if it matches). Not sure what type a selection the car parts stores will have or even Wal-Mart. Obviously the preference would be a fixed store since you need to compare shades. It looks like black, which is very easy. We offer interior repairs for leather/vinyl/plastics at our stores and we do this often with flawless results. Try doing a less conspicious spot first and if your happy with the results, go for the others.

**theRIAA** · 08-25-2006, 09:36 PM

im was trying to say, you dont wipe away the exess??

**theRIAA** · 08-26-2006, 01:48 AM

i tried a normal white eraser on the foor scuffs and they came off beutifly. im thinken black paint applyed with toothpick for the big scratch

**detailz** · 08-26-2006, 05:26 AM

Originally Posted by theRIAA

i tried a normal white eraser on the foor scuffs and they came off beutifly. im thinken black paint applyed with toothpick for the big scratch

I would not use black paint. The product(SEM Color Coat) I described for you is meant for vehicles and is likely to blend perfectly with more durability. Black paint will peel, not blend very well and not have the durability.