If this does not work, then you will need to repaint them.
with a semi stiff plastic bristle brush
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Ok...got several shops in the area. Located one close by. Even read up on their use by Googleing the product...interesting stuff.
The stains I'm attempting to remove were left behind from what I take to have been mildew and mold buildup. Residue was left behind which I've cleaned off but the stains remain.
The stains I'm attempting to remove were left behind from what I take to have been mildew and mold buildup. Residue was left behind which I've cleaned off but the stains remain.
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If dish detergent (i.e., Dawn) and water won't clean it up, the vinyl dye (and upper surface layer) is worn off. You will need to re-dye the panel if it is not cracked or damaged yet. Easy to do. If you take the panel to an auto paint supply store [where the pros buy their supplies], they can formulate the dye to match what you already have. If you don't have spray equipment, buy a bottle/cannister Preval sprayer unit...inexpensive and works great. Any panels you dye must be thoroughly cleaned, rinsed, and dried.
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If dish detergent (i.e., Dawn) and water won't clean it up, the vinyl dye (and upper surface layer) is worn off. You will need to re-dye the panel if it is not cracked or damaged yet. Easy to do. If you take the panel to an auto paint supply store [where the pros buy their supplies], they can formulate the dye to match what you already have. If you don't have spray equipment, buy a bottle/cannister Preval sprayer unit...inexpensive and works great. Any panels you dye must be thoroughly cleaned, rinsed, and dried.
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Dye is just that. You spray it on the surface and it penetrates and bonds with the plastic. Never heard of needing to put clear over dye. If your [can] spray dye appears 'flat' compared with the other panels in your interior, I would suggest you go to the paint supply store and buy a small can of SEM vinyl dye mixed to match your interior. After you apply it, don't use any petroleum 'protectants' 
, buy a polymer-based coating like Nu-Vinyl or Meguiar's plastic protectant.
, buy a polymer-based coating like Nu-Vinyl or Meguiar's plastic protectant.
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Well I picked up not only the PPG DX330 but SEM soap as well. Started out with the SEM soap but it didn't do it. Next did the DX...it failed to perform. I did it several times including with a stiff brush but those stains did not want to get out.
Looks like dye is next unless I go out and replace original with new ones.
Looks like dye is next unless I go out and replace original with new ones.
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Well I picked up not only the PPG DX330 but SEM soap as well. Started out with the SEM soap but it didn't do it. Next did the DX...it failed to perform. I did it several times including with a stiff brush but those stains did not want to get out.
Looks like dye is next unless I go out and replace original with new ones.
Looks like dye is next unless I go out and replace original with new ones.
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Dye is a lot less expensive than new panels. And if your panels aren't cracked, torn, ripped, or broken, freshly dyed originals will look better than new replicas. [just one person's $.02] Plus, you'll have the dye for other panels that may need refreshing.
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I found out they can even dye carpet...though a little more complicated
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