Interior finish problem?
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Instructor
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From: Roswell GA
Interior finish problem?
The interior finish of my C6 dash and door side panels are "chalk board" like; i. e. , they mark very easily. Just normal rubbing from a leather jacket or swipes from a shoe toe when exiting will leave a noticeable mark. While these marks are easy to remove by just wiping with a damp cloth, they are a reoccurring nuisance.
Has anyone else observed this issue? Are there protective finishes that can be applied?
Has anyone else observed this issue? Are there protective finishes that can be applied?
Racer
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From: Orlando FL
Not limited to the Corvette... seems to be the new plastics being used by the automotive industry...
I have the same issues with the interior of my R32 (VW Golf)... also the 997 I tested had the same issues.
Not a big deal but a pain nevertheless... I think it is a small trade off for the good looks of the new interior...
I have the same issues with the interior of my R32 (VW Golf)... also the 997 I tested had the same issues.
Not a big deal but a pain nevertheless... I think it is a small trade off for the good looks of the new interior...
Instructor
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From: Fort Wayne Indiana
Originally Posted by cwmobley
The interior finish of my C6 dash and door side panels are "chalk board" like; i. e. , they mark very easily. Just normal rubbing from a leather jacket or swipes from a shoe toe when exiting will leave a noticeable mark. While these marks are easy to remove by just wiping with a damp cloth, they are a reoccurring nuisance.
Has anyone else observed this issue? Are there protective finishes that can be applied?
Has anyone else observed this issue? Are there protective finishes that can be applied?
I agree, I really have watch my shoes when entering or leaving
(ms/grey) but does clean up easy.
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You mean your dealer hasn't offered to Simonize and Scotchgard your C6 for only (you fill in the amount here, usually between $150 and $300)? 
Mine has. I turned him down.
Mine has. I turned him down.
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Originally Posted by 7 OUT
...wipe with Armorall removes and marks easily and helps prevent new ones. ... 
Dana
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Do that on mine. Bet if we ask Sal, he'll come up with a recommendation.
Burning Brakes
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by cwmobley
The interior finish of my C6 dash and door side panels are "chalk board" like; i. e. , they mark very easily. Just normal rubbing from a leather jacket or swipes from a shoe toe when exiting will leave a noticeable mark. While these marks are easy to remove by just wiping with a damp cloth, they are a reoccurring nuisance.
Has anyone else observed this issue? Are there protective finishes that can be applied?
Has anyone else observed this issue? Are there protective finishes that can be applied?
Last edited by richbell; Jan 3, 2005 at 10:12 PM.
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From: Whidbey Island WA
My wifes bmw has what appears to be a very similar material. Looks the same, feels the same, and unfortunetly gets the same smudges on it. We still have not figured out how to keep it from happening. Her car is a year old and does it now just as much as when she got it so time does not seem to help in the short term. I wouldnt mind coating it with something but I dont like the armorall look. Its aggravating for me because in my garage I cant open my door all the way and my foot hits the door every time. Nothing a new garage wont fix...
Burning Brakes
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From: Conshohocken (Suburb of Philadelphia) PA
The material does scuff/mark easily.
A mild cleaner - like the Soft Scrub product - will remove any and all stains and marks from these pieces.
Unless you like the look of a messed up interior, I guess you'll be wiping and cleaning like the rest of us
A mild cleaner - like the Soft Scrub product - will remove any and all stains and marks from these pieces.
Unless you like the look of a messed up interior, I guess you'll be wiping and cleaning like the rest of us