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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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I really need some ~~ the shipping process really dirtied my cashmere interior -- scuffs, dirty seats, etc. Please recommend ways to get the scuffs off of the kickpanels, door panels, and clean the leather seats.....thanks in advance.

I remember reading something recently about a Mr Clean cleaner that works on scuffs well?
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Someone else originally posted about Mr. Clean Magic Eraser in the cleaning aisle of your grocery store, but I've used it and it's great.

2 white eraser sized blocks come in a box. You wet one and just light rubbing gets rid of scuff marks on the door. Keep the eraser and use it over and over again.

I did notice just yesterday that Wal-Mart sells a box with 4 in the box in the detailing section of their automotive parts.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 01:47 PM
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The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works great for the kickpanels but it's too
abrasive for much else. I recommend Zaino's leather cleaner and Zaino's leather in a bottle for the rest.
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Thanks. I have the Zaino leather cleaner.....I just need to find it.

I'll pick up that Mr. Clean Magic Eraser today. I need to use it on my other vehicles, too.
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Mr. Clean thing is great... the Zaino stuff does well too..
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Originally Posted by Noggles
I really need some ~~ the shipping process really dirtied my cashmere interior -- scuffs, dirty seats, etc. Please recommend ways to get the scuffs off of the kickpanels, door panels, and clean the leather seats.....thanks in advance.

I remember reading something recently about a Mr Clean cleaner that works on scuffs well?
What do mean by "shipping process"? Dealer delivery? Dealer should clean the car, free. And, although (or maybe BECAUSE) Chevy uses a lower grade of Siberian cow for its leather, be very careful using anything on the seat sitting surface (the rest is vinyl -- you can probably microwave it without harm) that has detergents or solvents not designed for leather. Won't show up now, but in 6 to 12 months, your seats could suffer discoloration and cracking.
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Shouldn't this be moved to the Car Care Forum?
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Originally Posted by rosemaryburm
What do mean by "shipping process"? Dealer delivery? Dealer should clean the car, free. And, although (or maybe BECAUSE) Chevy uses a lower grade of Siberian cow for its leather, be very careful using anything on the seat sitting surface (the rest is vinyl -- you can probably microwave it without harm) that has detergents or solvents not designed for leather. Won't show up now, but in 6 to 12 months, your seats could suffer discoloration and cracking.

Fantastik isn't any good, then?
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Originally Posted by Grumpy
Mr. Clean thing is great... the Zaino stuff does well too..

Yep I haven't tried 303 yet on the vette, works great on everything else I own.
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Originally Posted by Corvette Junkie
Shouldn't this be moved to the Car Care Forum?


Yeah, you'd think I'd have figured out how to post after nearly 90,000 attempts. .............

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