Interior Scuff Marks

TomTomTuning · 05-06-2010, 03:55 PM

It's been about a month now that I've owned this car.

I've notice the interior gets ash scuff's very easily (from my skin.) It's black/saddle brown interior and I'm always having to lick my finder and rub the scuff off. It happens on the door, seats and even steering wheel.

I picked up some "303 Aerospace Protectant", and plan on trying it out this week.

Has anyone else experienced this?
If so, what do you use to clean it? And do you do anything to prevent it?

UncleWede · 05-06-2010, 04:13 PM

Cleaning, even the scuff marks from shoes, is a MF towel with some water on it. I don't think I've ever put anything on the black 'ette inside as I do mainly outside work.

TomTomTuning · 05-06-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Cleaning, even the scuff marks from shoes, is a MF towel with some water on it. I don't think I've ever put anything on the black 'ette inside as I do mainly outside work.

Yea, my plan was to keep a MF towel in the trunk that I can spray some of the cleaner/protectant and whip it quickly.

UncleWede · 05-06-2010, 04:24 PM

If I were doing it "on the road" I'd pull MF from teh trunk, shake it real good, then pour a few ounces of water from my water bottle onto it and wipe down. No real need to carry cleaners/conditioners, those should be used sparingly, like at major details spring/fall.

chemgeek · 05-06-2010, 06:43 PM

Expensive, but....

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1

TomTomTuning · 05-06-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chemgeek

Expensive, but....

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1

Nice, Ive used something similar before but I dont know if I trust it with this new car haha.

http://www.armorall.com/products/vie...p?product_id=1

Hasek9339 · 05-06-2010, 08:08 PM

Well I just cleaned my sisters 07 Passat Wagon. It had beige letherette so it had a lot of misc scuffs on doors panels etc. since it was a light interior. I tried many things but I was amazed at how well a Magic Eraser worked. Just make sure you get it wet and don't put to much pressure on it. The scuffs should come out very quickly!

TomTomTuning · 05-06-2010, 08:20 PM

The scuff's in my car come off very easliy.
I can just lick a finger and whip it and it comes off.

I doubt it will need a Magic Eraser, but that stuff is definitely awesome. LOL

jopa489 · 05-06-2010, 10:13 PM

Be careful with the Magic Eraser, it uses some very harsh chemicals. I would definitely use it as a last resort and keep it away from leather/vinyl completely.

Tam@SupremePower · 05-07-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

Be careful with the Magic Eraser, it uses some very harsh chemicals. I would definitely use it as a last resort and keep it away from leather/vinyl completely.

I agree!

chemgeek · 05-07-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TomTomTuning

Nice, Ive used something similar before but I dont know if I trust it with this new car haha.

http://www.armorall.com/products/vie...p?product_id=1

Those would work too. The Griots wipes would smell significantly better though. Inside the car is a place where the good smelling Griots products work well. Get the Speedshine wipes, that stuff smells great! I have never really liked Armor All as when I last used it 15 years ago, it used to dry out my tires. This is interior cleaner though.

BTW, if you buy the speedshine wipes from Griots, you can use them on the paint for bird droppings as well. Great the have in the car.

mike3000fl · 05-07-2010, 08:53 PM

i have kids and things get nasty back there, i use simple green and a scrub brush on the grainy texture of the trim. been doing this since i have had the car and it hasn't peeled or damaged it yet. after wiping dry with paper towels i use a vinyl protector liberally to get the trim moist so it doesn't dry out and crack. looks new and i have 112,000 miles on this beast.

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TomTomTuning Major 49 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: WTB: G20 M340i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Interior Scuff Marks It's been about a month now that I've owned this car. I've notice the interior gets ash scuff's very easily (from my skin.) It's black/saddle brown interior and I'm always having to lick my finder and rub the scuff off. It happens on the door, seats and even steering wheel. I picked up some "303 Aerospace Protectant", and plan on trying it out this week. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, what do you use to clean it? And do you do anything to prevent it? __________________ 2011 E90 335i xDrive MSport 6MT 2009 E90 328i xDrive 2004 E46 330i ZHP 2010 E92 335i xDrive 2001 E46 325xi
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18683 Rep 9,445 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Cleaning, even the scuff marks from shoes, is a MF towel with some water on it. I don't think I've ever put anything on the black 'ette inside as I do mainly outside work.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18683 Rep 9,445 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	If I were doing it "on the road" I'd pull MF from teh trunk, shake it real good, then pour a few ounces of water from my water bottle onto it and wipe down. No real need to carry cleaners/conditioners, those should be used sparingly, like at major details spring/fall.
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Hasek9339 Lieutenant 51 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Montego Blue Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo NY iTrader: (2)	Well I just cleaned my sisters 07 Passat Wagon. It had beige letherette so it had a lot of misc scuffs on doors panels etc. since it was a light interior. I tried many things but I was amazed at how well a Magic Eraser worked. Just make sure you get it wet and don't put to much pressure on it. The scuffs should come out very quickly!
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TomTomTuning Major 49 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: WTB: G20 M340i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	The scuff's in my car come off very easliy. I can just lick a finger and whip it and it comes off. I doubt it will need a Magic Eraser, but that stuff is definitely awesome. LOL __________________ 2011 E90 335i xDrive MSport 6MT 2009 E90 328i xDrive 2004 E46 330i ZHP 2010 E92 335i xDrive 2001 E46 325xi
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jopa489 Major General 127 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Be careful with the Magic Eraser, it uses some very harsh chemicals. I would definitely use it as a last resort and keep it away from leather/vinyl completely. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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mike3000fl Banned 140 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	i have kids and things get nasty back there, i use simple green and a scrub brush on the grainy texture of the trim. been doing this since i have had the car and it hasn't peeled or damaged it yet. after wiping dry with paper towels i use a vinyl protector liberally to get the trim moist so it doesn't dry out and crack. looks new and i have 112,000 miles on this beast.
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