Re: KPack
Posted by kevinpackard On 2021/9/30 17:18:20
Thanks for the advice. I've been watching the leaks the past few times I've driven the car and they, for some reason, aren't nearly as bad at the moment. I'm not exactly sure why the transmission leak was so pronounced that one time. Now it's back to the small drip that it had before. Eventually (once I get a lift) I'll get under it and get everything leak free (hopefully).
I've been piddling around with different things on the car, when I have a few minutes to spare. I wanted to try cleaning up the door panels to see if any of the old vinyl could be salvaged. It would be nice to have SMS do new panels, but they aren't accepting orders right now, some people have been waiting well over a year to get theirs. So I'm exploring options to see what I can do.
I took the driver's front panel (best condition) and tried some stuff out. First I gently cleaned it with soft brush and mildly warm soapy water. Wiped off the water immediately so it wouldn't soak in. This step alone made a big difference.
The vinyl was still very stained on both the blue and the ivory. I assume it was mildew, grime, etc. It wouldn't come out with soap. I tried some leather cleaner for vehicle upholstery with mixed results. I switched to a stiffer brush because the soft brush wasn't doing anything. Still couldn't get everything out.
Found some stuff that has worked for other people...Zep All Around Oxy Cleaner (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M5BLHKW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details). I sprayed it on, let it sit for a couple minutes, then used a stuff brush to gently scrub it in and work it around. Immediately wiped off with microfiber cloth. I used a toothbrush in the embossed areas to get what I could out.
The Zep did a great job and cleaned it up better than I had hoped. It took out almost all of the stains in the vinyl. Overall the panel came back looking fairly good. The backing board is a mess and some of the vinyl is ruined, but at least now I might be able to salvage a few of my door panels and buy some time. The passenger front panel though.....don't know if I can save that one.
-Kevin
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Door panel before cleaning.jpg (139.19 KB)
Door panel after soap and water.jpg (133.47 KB)
Door panel mildew stains.jpg (108.58 KB)
Door panel after Zep.jpg (138.28 KB)
I've been piddling around with different things on the car, when I have a few minutes to spare. I wanted to try cleaning up the door panels to see if any of the old vinyl could be salvaged. It would be nice to have SMS do new panels, but they aren't accepting orders right now, some people have been waiting well over a year to get theirs. So I'm exploring options to see what I can do.
I took the driver's front panel (best condition) and tried some stuff out. First I gently cleaned it with soft brush and mildly warm soapy water. Wiped off the water immediately so it wouldn't soak in. This step alone made a big difference.
The vinyl was still very stained on both the blue and the ivory. I assume it was mildew, grime, etc. It wouldn't come out with soap. I tried some leather cleaner for vehicle upholstery with mixed results. I switched to a stiffer brush because the soft brush wasn't doing anything. Still couldn't get everything out.
Found some stuff that has worked for other people...Zep All Around Oxy Cleaner (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M5BLHKW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details). I sprayed it on, let it sit for a couple minutes, then used a stuff brush to gently scrub it in and work it around. Immediately wiped off with microfiber cloth. I used a toothbrush in the embossed areas to get what I could out.
The Zep did a great job and cleaned it up better than I had hoped. It took out almost all of the stains in the vinyl. Overall the panel came back looking fairly good. The backing board is a mess and some of the vinyl is ruined, but at least now I might be able to salvage a few of my door panels and buy some time. The passenger front panel though.....don't know if I can save that one.
-Kevin
Attach file:
Door panel before cleaning.jpg (139.19 KB)
Door panel after soap and water.jpg (133.47 KB)
Door panel mildew stains.jpg (108.58 KB)
Door panel after Zep.jpg (138.28 KB)
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