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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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how to clean window posts?

The last shop did a complimentary cleaning on the inside. They must have used newspaper to clean the wndows. looks as though there's ink on the white plastic window post covers. I can't seem to get them clean with mild soaps. Any suggestions? I'm trying to avoid solvents.

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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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Try Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. DO NOT use it on anything glossy or painted though, as it seems to be slightly abrasive.

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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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Thanks,

The post covers have a matte white surface. I'll check it out.

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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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what about using a clay bar? pretty non abrassive. removed all sorts of good stuff for me just do it lightly with a bit of dawn
 
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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What's a clay bar?

I've been cleaning stuff for many years now, and never heard of it.

Is it a product or a material?

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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 04:41 AM
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I'll second the Mr. Clean Magic eraser for stubborn stains on the inside. Try it with some 303 aerospace cleaner (Diluted 1/5 first)

BAT: Claybar is a car body shop product that is basically a lump of playdough. For bodyshops, they use it to remove overspray and smooth out small rough areas. For us, it is used to remove surface contaminants from paintwork before waxing/sealing.

See the sticky at the top of the detailing forum called "My detailed detailing process" for more info.
 
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