What to use on scratched/discolored black plastic kick panel?

**TGates** · 01-08-2006, 11:42 PM

I have a nasty whitish gray scuff obviously from one of the clowns at the dealership on the driver`s side footwell near the rounded edge by the driver`s side door. I cannot get it out, but so far all I have tried is Poorboy`s Trim Restore. It has cleaning agents in it so I thought that if it was only dirty, this would take care of it. It didn`t even make a dent in the mark. Unfortunately, it seems the plastic on the kickpanel is either scuffed or somehow discolored where contact was made with the shoe. Is there a product that will clean this up?

**2005GTPinMD** · 01-09-2006, 02:44 AM

Originally Posted by BlackSunshine

I have a nasty whitish gray scuff obviously from one of the clowns at the dealership on the driver`s side footwell near the rounded edge by the driver`s side door. I cannot get it out, but so far all I have tried is Poorboy`s Trim Restore. It has cleaning agents in it so I thought that if it was only dirty, this would take care of it. It didn`t even make a dent in the mark. Unfortunately, it seems the plastic on the kickpanel is either scuffed or somehow discolored where contact was made with the shoe. Is there a product that will clean this up?

Try Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I think that might work.

**Mad iX** · 01-09-2006, 03:31 AM

Magic Eraser might work if it`s light enough. Otherwise you might need to use a heat gun on it, and _gently_ heat it up until the mark disappears.

**TGates** · 01-09-2006, 06:14 AM

Ah yes, I didn`t think of the Magic Eraser, good idea. The heat gun idea I`ll have to think about a little more :chuckle:

**Mad iX** · 01-09-2006, 05:03 PM

Didn`t occur to me last night, but I`ve tried one of those leather/vinyl repair kits off ebay. It`ll dye the trim, and if you get the color mix right, will look really good. Try a lighter shade first and gradually darken until you get it right.

Definitely a lot safer than the heat gun method.