50 years of grime
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50 years of grime
Best way to get this grime off? The rag and meguiers cleaners are doing nothing....
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Re: 50 years of grime
I use 409 to get stubborn grime off then treat with good leather/vinyl conditioner. You might want to test a small area first but I've never had a problem. Use a small brush with medium firm bristles and it will get into the crevices of the "grain". Wipe with clear water afterward. You will be amazed at how brown the stuff will get after soaking on there just a couple minutes.
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Re: 50 years of grime
It appears you have an uncracked speaker grille. I'd be very careful around that area.
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Re: 50 years of grime
Window cleaner with ammonia might work on the door panel vinyl. It won't damage it. It removed arm scum pretty well on my 76 Continental.
After cleaning, be sure to apply a vinyl protectant.
After cleaning, be sure to apply a vinyl protectant.
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Re: 50 years of grime
Thanks for the tip, it's something I wouldn't have thought about until too late.LithiumCobalt wrote:It appears you have an uncracked speaker grille. I'd be very careful around that area.
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