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Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Chirper Island
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2014
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Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 26,266
Likes: 4,364
From: Chirper Island
If this was on the paint, then the solution is easy (actitone), but the fabric top may discolor (or worse) if anything is used that can dissolve the house paint. Have you posted this in the care and cleaning sub-forum? Some of those guys know stuff that amazes me regularly.
Do you have a steamer/cleaner (not a carpet/upholstery vacuum extractor). Approaching in and heating it up from underneath may allow you to lift off the paint, because it is essentially plastic at this point.
Good luck!
Do you have a steamer/cleaner (not a carpet/upholstery vacuum extractor). Approaching in and heating it up from underneath may allow you to lift off the paint, because it is essentially plastic at this point.
Good luck!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,789
Likes: 500
If this was on the paint, then the solution is easy (actitone), but the fabric top may discolor (or worse) if anything is used that can dissolve the house paint. Have you posted this in the care and cleaning sub-forum? Some of those guys know stuff that amazes me regularly.
Do you have a steamer/cleaner (not a carpet/upholstery vacuum extractor). Approaching in and heating it up from underneath may allow you to lift off the paint, because it is essentially plastic at this point.
Good luck!
Do you have a steamer/cleaner (not a carpet/upholstery vacuum extractor). Approaching in and heating it up from underneath may allow you to lift off the paint, because it is essentially plastic at this point.
Good luck!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 928
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From: Sidney, Vancouver Island
I used a product called Goof Off when I drove through some paint. Didn't notice it for a few days.
Worked great on the body, didn't hurt the paint..Got it at the local hardware store..
Try a small spot first.
Worked great on the body, didn't hurt the paint..Got it at the local hardware store..
Try a small spot first.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2014
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This is on a convertible top, not body paint.
Last edited by F4 Phantom; Mar 3, 2019 at 07:13 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 186
Likes: 16
From: Miami
2019 Vert top replacement
A detailer used a steamer on my top to remove creases and this is the result. Wont wash out. Possibly discoloration or canvas damage. Will replace if unable to correct. Cost of a new top 19 ZO6??
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 7,143
Likes: 3,178
From: Kannapolis MA.
I was pricing garment steamers and reading about wrinkles.Was gonna ask the dealer about it and what They suggest? I posted about this not to far back here.
May try a warranty but they probably suggest chasing detailer.
Or I would say you were just washing it..Then WTF
You ain't got to many options which Sucks.
Last edited by DALE#3; Mar 15, 2019 at 08:04 AM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,800
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From: Down south in Dixie
My suggestion, mild soap, warm water, and a fine bristle brush. Scrub it easily all the while hoping that it will level the color out. As JJ above pondered, it could be the guy didn't get all the dirt out. Good luck, I know you don't want to have the top replaced. I had that done on a C6......the installer dropped the framework on the tonneau cover. That wasn't pretty.
Last edited by Rebel Yell; Mar 15, 2019 at 10:59 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 830
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From: Park Ridge Il
It’s my understanding that the alarm won’t be activated unless the windows are up. This is the same for the coupe Try it and les us know.
Last edited by Bondojohn; Mar 16, 2019 at 09:29 AM.