door panel scuff marks
Former Vendor
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Tampa Bay Florida
If your material can be cleaned with water based product, it can be cleaned with BLACKFIRE Interior Cleaner (100% water based multi-cleaner). It's even safe as a hand cleaner. It will quickly and safely remove all manner of dirt, grime, oils and stains from almost any material. Use it on leather (except suede and knapped leathers), vinyl, velour, carpet, headliner fabric, wood, plastic and metal trim. It will not dry out the material being cleaned ( very important for leather cleaning), discolor plastic or aluminum and poses no known threat to skin exposure or vapor inhalation.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 6,897
Likes: 181
From: Menifee (I.E.) CA
I have an 10/12/04 build. I've cleaned it with distilled water and let air dry since day one. Nothing was going on the interior but water...until I saw my friend's Z06. He had used 303 Protectant and it looked super,
My interior was starting to become slightly dark gray ebony, but not the dull ebony that it came with.
WORDS OF CAUTION!!!
If you decide to do the interior, it will make the dull ebony a darker dull ebony, just like when you first got it, or like new leather. Also, it takes at least a few hours to put it on. Make sure the interior is clean and then follow the directions. You don't want any nooks and crannies missed, it'll show. The toughest part will be where the dash meets the front windshield. Just take your time and you'll be happy that you did.
If you only put in on the lower part of the door, you'll have two distinct colors...dull and bright dull.
I'm a very happy camper with the way my interior came out. Too bad it took me 5 years to work up the nerve to finally add something to the interior. I was always afraid it would be like using Armoral from years past..never drying, oily and everything sticks to it.
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 32,074
Likes: 296
From: San Francisco CA
I have an 10/12/04 build. I've cleaned it with distilled water and let air dry since day one. Nothing was going on the interior but water...until I saw my friend's Z06. He had used 303 Protectant and it looked super,
My interior was starting to become slightly dark gray ebony, but not the dull ebony that it came with.
WORDS OF CAUTION!!!
If you decide to do the interior, it will make the dull ebony a darker dull ebony, just like when you first got it, or like new leather. Also, it takes at least a few hours to put it on. Make sure the interior is clean and then follow the directions. You don't want any nooks and crannies missed, it'll show. The toughest part will be where the dash meets the front windshield. Just take your time and you'll be happy that you did.
If you only put in on the lower part of the door, you'll have two distinct colors...dull and bright dull.
I'm a very happy camper with the way my interior came out. Too bad it took me 5 years to work up the nerve to finally add something to the interior. I was always afraid it would be like using Armoral from years past..never drying, oily and everything sticks to it.
303 doesn't work on the Corvette interior at least from 2005. It leaves white residue marks on door panels and like.Any other recommendations?
So far Jimmy G's products have worked.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 6,897
Likes: 181
From: Menifee (I.E.) CA
What are you takling about??? I've seen none of that. When nothing has been applied, as in new, THAT'S when you see those white marks.
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Former Vendor
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 14,104
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From: South Florida
I personally use diluted APC (Optimums PowerClean) and a damp towel to remove excess dirt and scuffs. For harder scuffs on the kick panel (bottom door, plastic) I use the same product on Mr. Clean Eraser but careful to use a damp one and one with no cleaners in it. They actually sell two versions and one seems to have a harsh cleaner and will indeed leave white streaks on black surrounds.
I then dress the interior with a dressing that looks new and fresh but no real gloss or heavy matte appearance. I like Einszett, you can use Cockpit Premium (fresh/new) or Cockpit Classic (fresh/bright/slight matte appearance). They also offer a great rubber stick to keep all rubber surrounds looking new and their LeatherCare is designed specifically for automotive leather (finished leather). No need to look further than this line IMO.
I then dress the interior with a dressing that looks new and fresh but no real gloss or heavy matte appearance. I like Einszett, you can use Cockpit Premium (fresh/new) or Cockpit Classic (fresh/bright/slight matte appearance). They also offer a great rubber stick to keep all rubber surrounds looking new and their LeatherCare is designed specifically for automotive leather (finished leather). No need to look further than this line IMO.
