Does anyone know of a product that will shift the black shoe scuff marks from the caramel plastic trim pieces along the interior of the sills on my XK-R please?

I have tried everything in my cleaning armoury but nothing seems to shift them.
Being plastic they are textured so I don't want to get too aggressive with the scrubbing and end up with damaged plastic either.

There must be something that will clean the caramel plastic trim?

Thanks.

 

Graham,

I dealt with this same problem yesterday while cleaning my XJ8.

My solution was not very elegant and I'm sure there are many other products that may be more "appropriate" but this worked for me.

I took a small, clean piece of cotton terry cloth, moistened it with "Wheel and Tire" cleaning solution, scrubbed over the black scuff marks and, voila! Clean as is was when it left the showroom. (I actually used it to "scrub" some of the same black scuff marks from the fabric covered trim just behind the plastic trim piece and it worked beautifully on that too.) Hope this helps.

Regards, Quiet1

 

In Australia, we have a brand called Polyglaze. I've used their dash and trim care and a bit of elbow grease on various cars and successfully removed the scuffs without damaging the plastic/ vinyl. The website says the product contains silicone, so this could be one of the reasons why it was able to remove the scuffs. It wasn't easy, but it worked!

http://www.polyglaze.com.au/products...trim_care.html

Basically, look for an interior detailer that's very soapy and slippery.

 

try a magic eraser these things work on just about everything

 

Glad I found this I'm very frustrated by the black marks showing up. I'm almost ready to cover the sill plates with clear shipping tape to protect the plastic sills from getting scratched/cut! Will try tire cleaner, Goo Gone and engine degreaser/cleaner this morning and see what works best.

UPDATE: The winner is Goo Gone, a paper towel and an old toothbrush. It even took off a bit of red nail polish I got on the boot lid (oops). Plus, it's a bit oily, so I went ahead and laid down two layers of clear shipping tape over the most abused areas of the sill. The slightly oily surface will allow me to remove it easily depending on how well it works or doesn't work.

 

Hi. You can try (very gently and carefully) wet "magic sponge", for example Scotch-Brite™ Easy Erasing Pad. Remember just to try it first in some "safe place" becouse it works like delicate sandpaper. I succeeded in this way to remove black stains from the doors.

 

Update: I've had to replace the tape on my sill plates already. BF and service technician both tore them up, and I could see black marks all over the tape. Well, better the tape than the plates! I think I'll stick with this method for the near future.

The caramel steering wheel -- now that has become a PITA to keep clean too. I use saddle soap but it leaves the wheel a little tacky and I'm concerned that I'll wear the leather out prematurely. (Amazing how quickly it gets dirty and how well dirt shows up on it!) I am seriously considering putting a (gasp) steering wheel cover over it. Anyone else do this? If so, what brand/style did you go with?

 

I would never, ever use a steering wheel cover. I'd rather have a dirty steering wheel. I suppose you could do a few things, always wash your hands, and/or wear driving gloves.

 

Wash my hands? Gee, why didn't I think of that?

Good grief.

 

update: www.wheelskins.com

Beige/brown - beige is a little light, sand might be better match

Not perfect but when the time comes to resell, at least the OEM wheel will still look very good

 

A lot of you guys probably put plastic covers on your sofas, too.

 

Your point being ... what?

 

No. But I do leave the cellophane on the lamp shades.