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Dave Rifkin

12-30-2006, 10:06 PM

What is the best way to clean interior parts? I am getting ready to redo the interior on my '69 Corvette and I want to clean the parts that are not going to be replaced.
I tried to scrub them with some Simple Green and a brush; I also tried some Fantastic with a brush and nothing seemed to tough any of the dirt that was captured in the grain of the vinyl.

Do you guys have any special solvents or tricks that might help me clean these parts?

bigchevydaddy

12-30-2006, 10:20 PM

I've found Castrol "Super Clean" to be one of the most agressive cleaners. be sure to rinse the area well (wipe with damp cloth) after using. And wear gloves!

goog luck, BCD.

Charley Lillard

12-30-2006, 10:23 PM

Mr Clean Magic Eraser . Get it at the grocery store.

WILMASBOYL78

12-30-2006, 11:54 PM

I have used that spray foam Tuf-Stuff for cleaning interior..it works on vinyl, carpet and cloth...does a good job.

wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

mikecopo

12-31-2006, 12:44 AM

Go to A boat marina and get what they call boat soap, use glove's it works great,and goes along way,it's what they use when they get there boat's out for summer, just something I found that work's for me!!!!!Happy New Year Mike

KevinW

12-31-2006, 04:50 PM

I second Magic eraser, its MAGIC! Follow up with Maguires vinyl conditioner.

firstgenaddict

01-01-2007, 06:21 AM

I've found that the aerosol Windex does wonders... it lifts dirt that the pump bottle version will just not even come close to dislodging.

x Baldwin Motion

01-01-2007, 06:33 AM

is that Magic Eraser the white sponge-like thing? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

Xplantdad

01-01-2007, 06:35 AM

Yep!

x Baldwin Motion

01-01-2007, 06:39 AM

yep.the Ol' Lady has been using those things for some time. I was always afraid it would scratch chrome, glass and paint like super fine steel wool, will it?
what is it made from?
please dont tell me it's MAGIC !! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

Charley Lillard

01-01-2007, 07:29 PM

it's MAGIC !! ...I dunno what it is but it is amazing.

The blue RS ZL1 at Vettefest has a white vinyl top and interior that had years of buildup and the eraser worked like a charm.