How to Remove Scuff Marks from Car Vinyl
Create a homemade vinegar-based cleaner., Use a magic eraser to buff out scuffs., Spray the cleaner onto the scuffed surface and wipe., Try adding baking soda to your cleaning solution.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Create a homemade vinegar-based cleaner.
If you don’t want to purchase a specially made degreaser or scuff remover, you can try making a homemade cleaner first.
Combine equal parts of white vinegar and water.
Pour the mixture into a clean spray bottle., Whether a brand name or generic product, you can find magic eraser scrubbing pads at your nearest home goods, home improvement, or department store.
They’re the easiest and most effective pad to use when buffing out scuffed or scratched vinyl.
Further, they won’t wear away of the vinyl surface like a more abrasive pad would., Spray enough to saturate the scuffed portion of the vinyl panel.
Use the magic eraser to wipe it down using long, even strokes.
Wipe away residue with a microfiber towel when you're finished. , For deeper or more serious scuffs, you may need a little extra abrasion.
Try adding enough baking soda to form a thin paste.
If you've added a cup (240 mL) each of water and vinegar, try adding two or three tablespoons of baking soda.
Mix well until the baking soda is well suspended. -
Step 2: Use a magic eraser to buff out scuffs.
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Step 3: Spray the cleaner onto the scuffed surface and wipe.
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Step 4: Try adding baking soda to your cleaning solution.
Detailed Guide
If you don’t want to purchase a specially made degreaser or scuff remover, you can try making a homemade cleaner first.
Combine equal parts of white vinegar and water.
Pour the mixture into a clean spray bottle., Whether a brand name or generic product, you can find magic eraser scrubbing pads at your nearest home goods, home improvement, or department store.
They’re the easiest and most effective pad to use when buffing out scuffed or scratched vinyl.
Further, they won’t wear away of the vinyl surface like a more abrasive pad would., Spray enough to saturate the scuffed portion of the vinyl panel.
Use the magic eraser to wipe it down using long, even strokes.
Wipe away residue with a microfiber towel when you're finished. , For deeper or more serious scuffs, you may need a little extra abrasion.
Try adding enough baking soda to form a thin paste.
If you've added a cup (240 mL) each of water and vinegar, try adding two or three tablespoons of baking soda.
Mix well until the baking soda is well suspended.
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