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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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Hey guys, I have a small black scuff mark on the front of my passengers door on the bottom. It is about 1.5 inches long and no more than .2 inches wide. This may sound kind of obsessive compulsive, but is there anyway that I can take this mark out? I tried using leather cleaner, a damp towel, a microfiber cloth, and some windex, but I was only able to lighten the mark.

My mom reccomended using a Mr. Clean eraser, but I'm afraid that may hurt the leather.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

The car has just over 600 miles on it, so I'm trying to keep it "new" for as long as possible.

Thanks guys !

-Joe

*EDIT: I have cashmere leather interior.*

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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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try a viny cleaner like lexol. the door I bet is vinyl not leather in that area.
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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No, it's not leather on the door. I use Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser on the vinyl on my doors. Just takes a couple of swipes to clean that mark off with no trace left.
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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Yes, it's vinyl. Try using it in an area that will not be seen in case it lightens it. Good luck and post results please.
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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No, it's not leather on the door. I use Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser on the vinyl on my doors. Just takes a couple of swipes to clean that mark off with no trace left.

Worked for me too. Get the sponge thing good and wet first.
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Worked for me too. Get the sponge thing good and wet first.
Are you guys sure it won't discolor or lighten the door vinyl?

Thanks for all your help so far!
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Originally Posted by SilverCoupe
No, it's not leather on the door. I use Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser on the vinyl on my doors. Just takes a couple of swipes to clean that mark off with no trace left.
also. Like the other poster said, get it good and wet first. It will not hurt the plastic/vinyl/whatever snythetic it is on the door panel. Takes black scuff marks right off.
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Originally Posted by SilverCoupe
No, it's not leather on the door. I use Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser on the vinyl on my doors. Just takes a couple of swipes to clean that mark off with no trace left.
I had scuff marks on the door sill and the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser worked better for me than anything else although it still took a lot of elbow grease. Moms usually give pretty good advice!!
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