Dirty White Lettering on Interior Components
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Instructor
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Dirty White Lettering on Interior Components
I asked this same question over in the Car Care section but only had one response, I guess everyone checks here more often.
Anyway, the white lettering on my interior components looks dirty and yellow. How can I make these letters white again?
It is a 2001 so after ten years I can see why they might discolor but I still don't like it.
Anyway, the white lettering on my interior components looks dirty and yellow. How can I make these letters white again?
It is a 2001 so after ten years I can see why they might discolor but I still don't like it.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '10
Be careful. My 00' Silverado turn signal stalk was getting dirty as you mentioned so I used one of those Meguiars interior wipes and the lettering started to come off 
I noticed the Vette's turn signal stalk was starting to get dirty too but haven't been brave enough to try anything.
I noticed the Vette's turn signal stalk was starting to get dirty too but haven't been brave enough to try anything.
Safety Car
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From: Madison Wi
Be careful. My 00' Silverado turn signal stalk was getting dirty as you mentioned so I used one of those Meguiars interior wipes and the lettering started to come off I noticed the Vette's turn signal stalk was starting to get dirty too but haven't been brave enough to try anything.
I noticed the Vette's turn signal stalk was starting to get dirty too but haven't been brave enough to try anything.
Be VERY carefull what cleaners you try using. The letter will come right off with the wrong cleaner.
I'd recommend starting with warm water. If that does not work, add a very small amount of mild dish soap.
Start with a test area before going crazy with anything.
I wonder why yours yellowed. Mine on my 02 look new.
Pro
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From: ON THE RED RIVER TEXAS
Be VERY carefull what cleaners you try using. The letter will come right off with the wrong cleaner.
I'd recommend starting with warm water. If that does not work, add a very small amount of mild dish soap.
Start with a test area before going crazy with anything.
I wonder why yours yellowed. Mine on my 02 look new.
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From: Michigan
Not sure why mine are yellowish. Could be smoke, not from me or the previous owner but I am the third owner, that is what it looks like though. The previous owner was not "Mr Clean", I have the entire car all shiny now but it wasn't a month ago.
Thanks for the tips, especially the ones that say to be careful. I wasn't aware the paint came off so easy.
Thanks for the tips, especially the ones that say to be careful. I wasn't aware the paint came off so easy.