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Old 06-04-08, 05:35 PM
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What do folks use that effectively cleans scuff marks and other dirt from the hard plastic interior surfaces such as scuffs on door bottoms and seat backs?
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I use a drop of dishwasher soap with 1 gallon of water. Dishwasher soap that doesnt have and citrus additives. Look for a mild on.

Ajfinoak where in cali are you?
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I'm in Oakland. Got my IS 250 from Colliseum in Oakland for a good deal 6 months ago.
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I just use Quick interior detailer or plexus for stuff that needs polish
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303 aerospace protectant is the best
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this is probably bad for the plastic, but i use meguiars leather spray
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I use meguiars All Purpose Cleaner(APC) with a soft bristle brush.
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I've tried Simple Green but it doesn't take off the tough ones; black marks on tan plastic. Someone here suggested Soft Scrub (with NO bleach), though. I haven't tried it yet...
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Originally Posted by slee18
I use a drop of dishwasher soap with 1 gallon of water. Dishwasher soap that doesnt have and citrus additives. Look for a mild on.

Ajfinoak where in cali are you?
that will not help protect from fading from UV light though...
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All purpose cleaner/degreaser on plastic is fine don't get anything with amonia or alcohols or acidic chemicals... I've used simple green for a while can't say any consumer automotive all purpose cleaner has done any better... 2 cents =)
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