need help emergency!

[jamores23]

ok so i sprayed some apc diluted 10:1 in the door and it stained the door and it wont come off. how do i get this off

 

[jpegs13]

A little paint cleaner will do it. Won't harm paint. Breathe.....

 

[CEE DOG]

Try a paint cleaner asap. If that doesn't work try some M205

Edit: John- "Breathe" LOL

 

[LegacyGT]

Single stage paint? If so, this is common and will come off with polishing.

 

[jamores23]

sorry i wasnt more detailed, its the inside of the door the trim is stained, im working the rest of the interior but i think i sprayed it and left it there and its burning hot out here (south florida) its a black trim that is plastic and goes around the door handle inside the car. its like white now lol :/

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

sorry i wasnt more detailed, its the inside of the door the trim is stained,

its a black trim that is plastic and goes around the door handle inside the car. its like white now lol

When black trim stains white... this is usually not a good sign...

Try wiping with a wet wash cloth saturated with water and some soap. You want to try to get the water to mix with the now-dried APC so that it can be removed out of and off of the plastic trim.

At this point, it's probably going to be hard to undo the damage.

But try using normal soap and water and then wiping dry.

After that treat with whatever dressing you normally use, this might not undo any damage but it might restore a darker and more uniform appearance.

Pictures?

 

[jamores23]

ok so today i did a interior that hasnt been cleaned since 2003. it has brown stains i have no idea what they are kind of looks like rust stains or maybe coca cola stains. this is my gf car but it was given to her by her parents which have 2 other kids. there is crayon markings all over the place the leather is very dirty. I used mg apc plus to clean the leather a bit and followed that with opti protectant with a brush and mf towel. They dont seem to get cleaner lol. i cant get those carpet stains out i tryed apc plus with a little oxy clean with a stiff brush then cleaned it out with water and wet vac'd it. yes some of the brown stuff came off but i think it permanently stained the carpet. also the leather has little red spots "possibly acrylic nail paint" and it wont come off. How would you guys go about this?? i will be posting pics up soon. oh yeah i forgot to add, i tried the ice trick on some gum but to no avail didnt want to come out.

 

[Flash Gordon]

Sometimes theres just nothing else that can be done. Sounds like this may be one of those scenarios

The nail polish...try picking it with yoiur fingernail

What APC are you using? Simple Green?

 

[jamores23]

mg apc plus the orange one freaking stained trim l

 

[Flash Gordon]

I've never used that stuff. Thx 4 the warning :laughing: Next time use Castrol Super Clean rops:

You also might wanna try laquer thinner on that nail polish

 

[jamores23]

castrol super clean what is that? and no problem for the warning we always need a guinea pig remember though, i was using it on a black plastic trim that was getting direct sunlight and it was really hot if you use apc plus dont let it drip, for some reason you can see the drip marks and its hard to get off!

 

[SeaJay's]

castrol super clean what is that? and no problem for the warning we always need a guinea pig remember though, i was using it on a black plastic trim that was getting direct sunlight and it was really hot if you use apc plus dont let it drip, for some reason you can see the drip marks and its hard to get off!

Another reason I try to ALWAYS work in the shade! Of course it's not always possible, but I do my best with a pop up canopy.

 

[Flash Gordon]

castrol super clean what is that?

It comes in a purple jug. You can get it at most parts stores and Wal-Mart. Dilute 50/50 and your good to use on practically any surface

and no problem for the warning we always need a guinea pig remember though, i was using it on a black plastic trim that was getting direct sunlight and it was really hot if you use apc plus dont let it drip, for some reason you can see the drip marks and its hard to get off!

Sounds like that citrus based cleaner removed the dye. If the customer is super pissed remove the seal and redye. (or hit it with shoe dye for the quik-fix)

 

[jamores23]

here are the pictures i only did the passenger side and the trunk sorry i didnt make nice clean lines like most of you after the job is done

thats the brown stuff that wouldnt come off! the front chair has rust built up where the bolts go so im figuring thats what it is!

2 passes with MG APC plus and a bit of oxy clean

the rear door cleaned and opt protectant plus

front door cleaned and opt protectant plus

cleaned and opti protectant plus

 

[Flash Gordon]

Looks much better then it did I'm sure rops:

 

[jamores23]

seats cleaned with mg apc plus and conditioned/protected with opt protectant plus

 

[jamores23]

heres the trim i told you the megs apc plus stained

 

[Flash Gordon]

Hmmm, well that blows (STAIN) I thought you were talking about the door seal. My bad. You still could pop that piece off and redye it pretty easily

Have you ever used Awesome and a Magic Eraser? I believe those seats could've cleaned up a little better (not trying to downgrade your work, just trying to help. Hope you understand)

 

[jamores23]

i appreciate any criticism to make my work better but i worked those seats like crazy! i wiped it down hard with apc plus and mf towel and then used opt protectant plus with a boars hair brush to work it in. what could i have done to get them nicer? im still working on it tomorrow so any advice would be great. again thanks!

 

[Flash Gordon]

Go to the dollar store and pickup some LA's Awesome. Its yellow in color and will be found in the household cleaning section. Also, pickup a box of Mr Clean Magic Erasers

Do this and report back for further instructions

BTW...I like the way you removed the seats. Its the only way to go on these rough jobs