Interior detailing question
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Dayton Ohio
Subject :White Chalky Residue on Interior Trim Panels or IP Dash Pad
Models:2004-2009 Cadillac XLR models
2005-2009 Chevrolet Corvette models
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern:
Some customers may comment of a chalky substance that is present on the interior trim panels. This is more commonly noticed on dark colored trim versus lighter colored trim. The release of this chalky substance is referred to as "Out Gassing" and can occur with plastic and vinyl materials.
Recommendation/Instructions:
DO NOT replace the trim panels to correct this concern. Clean the interior trim panels using Murphy's Oil Soap or an equivalent, non-acidic, cleaner. Replacing the trim panels does not guarantee this will not happen again.
Note: Murphy's Oil Soap can be purchased at most grocery stores. Follow the directions on the bottle for use.
Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.
GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
Models:2004-2009 Cadillac XLR models
2005-2009 Chevrolet Corvette models
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern:
Some customers may comment of a chalky substance that is present on the interior trim panels. This is more commonly noticed on dark colored trim versus lighter colored trim. The release of this chalky substance is referred to as "Out Gassing" and can occur with plastic and vinyl materials.
Recommendation/Instructions:
DO NOT replace the trim panels to correct this concern. Clean the interior trim panels using Murphy's Oil Soap or an equivalent, non-acidic, cleaner. Replacing the trim panels does not guarantee this will not happen again.
Note: Murphy's Oil Soap can be purchased at most grocery stores. Follow the directions on the bottle for use.
Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.
GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
Safety Car
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Can also be used on the seats, rubber weather stripping and tires.
It does give it a very slight shine but definitely not a wet look.
More of a nice natural look and not dull
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St. Jude Donor '13
Usually, the damp rag alone will remove even sunscreen from our black door panels. Occasionally, a bit of soap like you mentioned. We've done it that way on our 2001, then 2006, now 2009.
Interesting that GM mentioned the Murphy's Oil Soap, I wonder if some cars have the problem more than others. Besides that Dodge...
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '05
What do you guys use on the interior trim around the consols? The carbon fiber type one on the 2008+ vettes
Its fingerprint heaven!
Its fingerprint heaven!
Last edited by Z0Sick6; Jan 13, 2012 at 02:44 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '13
I use the damp rag on that area also. Removes the fingerprints and dust, but they come right back. Haven't heard of anything that will actually "repel" them. I kinda liked the silver trim in our 2006 better, in that area.
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Racer
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Griot's interior cleaner. Awesome stuff, works on plastic, leather, vinyl, carpet... no odor, no residue.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks
Griot's is all I use for all my cars!! it works great!
