Shoe Scuffs

**Heikes** · 07-26-2006, 01:03 PM

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** · 07-26-2006, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by 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?

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** · 07-26-2006, 03:14 PM

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** · 07-26-2006, 03:44 PM

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

**Heikes** · 07-26-2006, 06:59 PM

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** · 07-26-2006, 07:11 PM

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** · 07-26-2006, 07:36 PM

Goo Gone > Clay > Paint Cleaner > Polish > Compound

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

**Pb2theMax** · 07-26-2006, 11:18 PM

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** · 07-26-2006, 11:33 PM

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** · 07-27-2006, 02:48 AM

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

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....1090&SKU=77892

**jequirk** · 07-27-2006, 03:11 AM

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/...ory_Code=Zaino

**drock** · 07-27-2006, 04:08 AM

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

**Diesel1** · 07-27-2006, 01:31 PM

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** · 07-27-2006, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by 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

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** · 07-27-2006, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by mixxmstrmike

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