Scuff marks

snapshot88 · #1 07-12-2007, 05:52 PM

Any tips on getting rid of scuff marks on the interior of an X5? I just had my windows tinted and noticed that whomever did it left some scuff marks on the inside of the tailgate (plastic part). I tried rubbing them off with my hand to see if that had any effect, but that did nothing. There's also the shoe scuff marks that idiot passengers leave on the lower inside of the door panels when exiting the vehicle. These I can usually wipe off, but not completely. Anyone know of any special cleaners that can get rid of these?

2002Silver4.6is · #2 07-12-2007, 08:08 PM

Try the detailing forum. Phil sells some stuff that does wonders on the doors!

PersonaNonGrata · #3 07-12-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 2002Silver4.6is

Try the detailing forum. Phil sells some stuff that does wonders on the doors!

Check the detailing forum but I think that Phil likes 1Z Cockpit. I'm eagerly awaiting my first bottle from him.

motordavid · #4 07-12-2007, 08:26 PM

Imo, any of your fave "back to black", vinyl/plastic dressing,
will work fine. I get my lift gate scratched/scuffed with some
regularity, (not deep scratches, however), and a light wipe
with your fave stuff should make it look brand new.
GL,mD

myinfernalbmw · #5 07-13-2007, 12:22 PM

scuff marks can generally be wiped away with one pass with laquer thinner. Too much rubbing can melt what you are working on, but a quick wipe is fine. Do not use laquer thinner on leather though, only plastic...

PersonaNonGrata · #6 07-13-2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by myinfernalbmw

scuff marks can generally be wiped away with one pass with laquer thinner. Too much rubbing can melt what you are working on, but a quick wipe is fine. Do not use laquer thinner on leather though, only plastic...

Wow! That seems like it would be too strong for a car interior. That stuff is powerful paint stripping strong. Even if it doesn't show damage immediately I would think that it could cause long term damage like color fading and degradation of the plastic. I think it eats plastics. There are plastic-safe versions but most of it will be bad. Plus it smells!

Stick with dedicated cleaners for car interiors like 1Z or at most something like Adam's All-purpose cleaner.

myinfernalbmw · #7 07-13-2007, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata

Wow! That seems like it would be too strong for a car interior. That stuff is powerful paint stripping strong. Even if it doesn't show damage immediately I would think that it could cause long term damage like color fading and degradation of the plastic. I think it eats plastics. There are plastic-safe versions but most of it will be bad. Plus it smells!

Stick with dedicated cleaners for car interiors like 1Z or at most something like Adam's All-purpose cleaner.

It definately can be bad if not used carefuly, but i do it every day and have never personally had a mistake using it. I did se someone try and use it on the leather door inserts and that wasn't a pretty result. The only reason i even suggest it is that sometimes interior cleaners can't take everything out that can be removed with thinner. Again, i wouldn't say to go nuts with it in your car but it is a quick way to remove scuffs on plastic.