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sean1ucc

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These pictures are from my Audi A5 showing two sets of blemishes that I have so far failed to rectify. The first is these white spots on the vinyl door trim and the second is what appear to be white scuff-like marks on the rubber trim surrounding the windows. Would anybody be able to lend me some advice on products or methods that may remove these? Thanks
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What have you tried thus far? I would start with a slightly damp microfiber towel or with a quick detailer spray.
 
Tried damp micrfibre with detailer, black trim restorer, IPA on the outer rubber

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On the exterior that looks like wax/polish residue but that wouldn't explain the interior. Have you tried a pencil eraser?
 
That's what I thought it may be, pretty sure the interior is from a different source. Got some fine grade wire wool which I may try, I shall also give the eraser a go - would be a handy fix if that sorted it! Maybe some sort of dye for the interior?

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On the interior it almost has a chalky consistency. I might try a mild APC as well.
 
The pics wouldn't come out well for those bits but I feel it may be stained/bleached...

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As ridiculous as it might sound, for the interior, try licking your thumb and rubbing it off. Spit can be effective.
 
Could be. The odd thing to me is if it is stained or bleached by something, why is it so isolated and doesn't have more little specks like that? Like if it was a bleach or some other cleanser I would expect a few more specks in those locations.
 
Hmm, I'll go out tomorrow and give everyones ideas a try and report back!

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Tried all of the above with no real success, the interior after close inspection looks like it's tipex or white paint. It's ingrained into the pattern of the vinyl which is like a faux leather appearance. A rubber on the outside marks seemed to lessen a the marks a small bit. Was only using one on the top of a pencil so maybe a more heavy duty one would do the trick!

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Whatever it is doesn't seem to be sitting proud from the surface, appears to have soaked in but as it's vinyl not sure how this would have happened

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