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    Removing scuffs from plastic

    I recently purchased a used car that has some scuffing on the plastic trim on the base of the driver's seat. Any sugguestions as to how to remove the scuffs?


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    Re: Removing scuffs from plastic

    Try APC on a rag, if that don't work, try APC on a Magic Eraser. Be very gentle with the Magic Eraser

    If neither of these options work, its permanent
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    Re: Removing scuffs from plastic

    Quote Originally Posted by Flash Gordon View Post
    Try APC on a rag, if that don't work, try APC on a Magic Eraser. Be very gentle with the Magic Eraser

    If neither of these options work, its permanent
    and when he says be careful...be CAREFUL. Like you are rubbing it on a baby...

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    Re: Removing scuffs from plastic

    I assume that APC is all purpose cleaner? Any preferred brand?

    Somebody told me to try lighter fluid (naphtha)?

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    Re: Removing scuffs from plastic

    Quote Originally Posted by r_egan View Post
    I assume that APC is all purpose cleaner? Any preferred brand?

    Somebody told me to try lighter fluid (naphtha)?
    I like Meguiars APC+ personally.

    Idk about the lighter fluid.... I would just not try that.

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    +1 on Magic Eraser...non bleach kind.

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    Re: Removing scuffs from plastic

    Yes, pretty much any APC and a magic eraser. Be gentle, the ME is doing what sand paper does and if you rub too hard you'll burnish the finish.

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    Re: Removing scuffs from plastic

    Quote Originally Posted by r_egan View Post
    ISomebody told me to try lighter fluid (naphtha)?
    Lighter fluid is an old school trick. Haven't heard that one in a long time

    Its going to be tuff to prevent this marks in the future from causing permanent damage
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    Re: Removing scuffs from plastic

    Same issue on mine, 335i....let mthe car.e know if you have any luck for the most part I don't don't ever notice it unread looking down when getting in

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    Re: Removing scuffs from plastic

    Quote Originally Posted by pital View Post
    Same issue on mine, 335i....let mthe car.e know if you have any luck for the most part I don't don't ever notice it unread looking down when getting in

    Slap an Autogeek sticker over it and forget about it
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