Removing shoe scuffs on door panel

[KOPBET]

Being new to Vettes and detailing in general, I have what I hope is not a really dumb question. I have a few small marks on the drivers side door panel that appear to be scuff marks from shoes. Can someone tell me what will take these marks off without damaging the panel? Otherwise, the panel is nearly pristine.

KOPBET.



God bless Colombia crew.

 

[DetailingDude]

Tell me a bit more of what you are seeing there.

Is it black shoe die from the edges of your dress shoes?
Is it rubber from tennis shoes?
Is it a surface scratch?
Is it on a painted portion of the door?
Is it on some plastic or vinyl?

 

[KOPBET]

Sorry for the ambiguity. I should have stated that it is on the inside plastic and probably got there from driver exits. It appears to be black dressing from the edge of the shoe's sole but this is conjecture.

KOPBET.

 

[DetailingDude]

Sorry for the ambiguity. I should have stated that it is on the inside plastic and probably got there from driver exits. It appears to be black dressing from the edge of the shoe's sole but this is conjecture.

KOPBET.

I figured that is what it was but I wanted everybody else to be clear about what we're talking about too.

There are several things you can try. Sorry, I should have asked you for this info before, but what car care products do you have around there?

What wax do you have?
What car wash solution do you have?
What color is the panel?

Sorry!!! :duh

 

[Joe Vette]

I've had very good results with a little Mr. Clean or even Pine Sol on a rag. The marks come right off. Then I clean with water and a little treatment on the area.

 

[KOPBET]

There are several things you can try. Sorry, I should have asked you for this info before, but what car care products do you have around there?

What wax do you have?
What car wash solution do you have?
What color is the panel?

I have:
1. Meguiars Gold Class Liquid Wax.
2. Meguiars Deep Crystal Car Wash.
3. The panel is tan/black. Tan portion has black marks.

I have not yet purchased any interior care products.:CRASH

 

[KOPBET]

I've had very good results with a little Mr. Clean or even Pine Sol on a rag. The marks come right off. Then I clean with water and a little treatment on the area.

Thanks, I'll try that. I was reluctant to use anything that might have amonia in it for fear it might discolor.

 

[DetailingDude]

Thanks, I'll try that. I was reluctant to use anything that might have amonia in it for fear it might discolor.

Ammonia and alkali. The ammonia could discolor and the alkali could strip oils out of the panel.

I have not seen the MSDS on the Gold Class wash but that would be my first attempt. It should atleast be pH neutral if not pH balanced. Put a drop of it onto a 100% cotton towel get the towel wet and lightly rub the area. Let sit for a minute or two and then go back and rub again. Don't scrub just try to loosen the spot(s).

That should work. If not I have a little trick, but I don't want to get it out there until necessary.

 

[KOPBET]

Ammonia and alkali. The ammonia could discolor and the alkali could strip oils out of the panel

That's what I was afraid of. I surely didn't want to "experiment" just to get a desired result, and then have a new problem to deal with. I had never considered using exterior car wax on the inside plastic panels.

Thanks, DetailingDude, I will try your suggestion and let you know.

KOPBET.

:BOW

 

[DetailingDude]

That's what I was afraid of. I surely didn't want to "experiment" just to get a desired result, and then have a new problem to deal with. I had never considered using exterior car wax on the inside plastic panels.

Thanks, DetailingDude, I will try your suggestion and let you know.

KOPBET.

:BOW

I meant the car wash!!!!

 

[KOPBET]

I meant the car wash!!!!

Yes of course, I realized this after I reread your post. Duh. :duh

KOPBET.

 

[DetailingDude]

Yes of course, I realized this after I reread your post. Duh. :duh

KOPBET.

 

[KOPBET]

I have not seen the MSDS on the Gold Class wash but that would be my first attempt. It should atleast be pH neutral if not pH balanced. Put a drop of it onto a 100% cotton towel get the towel wet and lightly rub the area. Let sit for a minute or two and then go back and rub again. Don't scrub just try to loosen the spot(s).

That should work. If not I have a little trick, but I don't want to get it out there until necessary. [/B]

Well, results were mixed. The marks were diminished but still very visible. A little rubbing and even a fingernail still wouldn't get it. Went in the house and got some Crest toothpaste and a Q-tip and whammo, off in 15 seconds with a little light rubbing. Followed up with clean wet towel and dried. Much mo betta.

Disclaimer,
I tried this in the least visible place I could find before moving on to other marks and may not be appropriate for all colors or materials.

I'm curious what your little trick is though I respect your reasons for not disclosing.

KOPBET.

:Roll on.

 

[RubyDropTop]

Glad that you had good luck with those marks. While I have not tried it, I know of many people that like to use Stoner's Xenit in such cases.

Just thought I'd throw that out there...

 

[KOPBET]

Glad that you had good luck with those marks. While I have not tried it, I know of many people that like to use Stoner's Xenit in such cases.

Just thought I'd throw that out there...

Thanks RDT. I'm not familiar with it. I'll check it out. I might add that after the sun came up overhead, I noticed the abrasion was still slightly visible but no longer black and that's what counts for the most part.

KOPBET.

:cool

 

[bobz100]

Me Too!

I have a 2002 vette with a red interior and have tried everything under the kitchen sink (literally) to remove the scuff marks from the red sills.

Has anyone an idea that hasn't been posted. I am afraid to try the Crest as I don't want to discolor the sill.

 

[DetailingDude]

do you have a digital camera?

 

[bobz100]

Yes, but when I try to upload to this site, I get a msg. that says the file is too large.

 

[DetailingDude]

send it to me in my email at thatdetailingdude@hotmail.com

 

[bobz100]

I'm having camera trouble. Let's just say that the scuff marks are caused by the sole of a leather shoe or the sole of a tennis shoe. What would you use?