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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 03:39 PM
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Saw on the forum where folks had used Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for shoe scuffs on their sill panels, so I gave it a try.

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While admiring how well it worked on the scuffs I noticed the area had also lost the shiny, greasy look its had since I bought the car a couple years ago. The gentleman I bought the car from really liked the Armor All shine! So I tried the Eraser on an inconspicuous spot at the back of the door panel just to see what it'd do to the overly glossy black trim.. an hour and a half later I had the whole interior done
Just a spray bottle with tap water to keep the Eraser wet, very light rubbing, and a couple microfiber towels all the black trim has the very low satin finish it should have.








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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 03:50 PM
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That really looks good. Thanks for the tip.
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 04:32 PM
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Your interior looks great. That Magic Eraser really does do a good job.
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 04:32 PM
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Awesome
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Your interior looks great. That Magic Eraser really does do a good job.
Thanks.
Yes it does! My wife has used them for water line stains in the pool for years.. never even thought about trying it inside a car.
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 06:28 PM
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I'll have to give that a try. My door sills look just like that. Thanks for the tip.
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 07:27 PM
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Thanks for the tip!
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 07:33 PM
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good tip...thanks!
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I'll try that next week. Thanks for the tip.
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 09:41 PM
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I'll need to try that -- my sills could use a little cleaning up.
Thanks for the tip.
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 09:54 PM
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Although you like the satin finish, you just removed everything from the vinyl/rubber. I'm not sure if the vinyl/rubber can dry out too much or not.

I love magic erasers. LOL
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 91LSMAN
Although you like the satin finish, you just removed everything from the vinyl/rubber. I'm not sure if the vinyl/rubber can dry out too much or not.

I love magic erasers. LOL
what the heck are we gonna do..
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 10:15 PM
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Thanks
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Originally Posted by 91LSMAN
Although you like the satin finish, you just removed everything from the vinyl/rubber. I'm not sure if the vinyl/rubber can dry out too much or not.

I love magic erasers. LOL
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SaxyVette
what the heck are we gonna do..
Originally Posted by MikeG37
I'm really tired and have no idea why what I typed was funny. My point was that you could cause it to crack over time.
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 12:22 AM
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I had the same scuffs on a AE door sill. Magic eraser worked well.
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 91LSMAN
I'm really tired and have no idea why what I typed was funny. My point was that you could cause it to crack over time.
I just thought you were being sarcastic about the greasy mess I was able to get rid of doing some good. I didn't get a before pictute of the rest of the interior because I didn't plan on doing what I did. The car pretty much lived in a garage for 14 years before I purchased it.. and as far as I can tell was Armor All'd monthly
I can start piling on the protectant, but now I'm just starting with a clean canvas.

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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 12:42 AM
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It even got rid of the annoying little marks the key fob had made below the ignition switch.

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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 08:30 AM
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Now apply some 303 protectant an you should be fine. Rub the 303 in and it will not shine like Armor All, keeping the satin look
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 09:55 AM
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Those are some of the NICEST interior pics I've ever seen... GREAT job!
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