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Offline mf44

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cleaning 'rubberised' interior trim
« on: 12 June 2010, 14:56 »
My trim around the centre console & door handles (the type that has a film of rubbery type coating) is looking a bit of a mess, due to where it has been scratched & the coating has come off.

Has anyone any advice for me on the best way to go about getting it looking good again? I was thinking of using a scotch pad with some type of interior cleaner to remove all the coating, but before I do jus wondered what methods other people would recommend.
Cheers  :smiley:

Offline s-l-i-x

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Re: cleaning 'rubberised' interior trim
« Reply #1 on: 12 June 2010, 15:06 »
If it was me, I would just sand it all off, then give it a few coats of black paint and few coats of laquer  :smiley:

Offline braderz

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Re: cleaning 'rubberised' interior trim
« Reply #2 on: 12 June 2010, 16:14 »
second that, mine is gloss black now, much better.

Offline lemonadeX

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Re: cleaning 'rubberised' interior trim
« Reply #3 on: 12 June 2010, 16:47 »
I used an old tea towel and methylated spirit to work all the rubber out...behind is a glossy-black which looks much better! It just takes a fair bit of elbow grease to get it off that way. You could try something more abrasive than a tea towel, I just didn't want to run the risk of scratching it.

Will