Tyre mark on dash Top !!!
Discussion
I know I know, how on earth did I manage to do that. Let me set the scene and it will make perfect sense honest!
So, like may Chimaera owners the time came to need to replace the dash as the wood veneer had become all cracked. I had a rummage around under the dash after a quick search on here first so I knew I was looking in the right area. Managed to locate the nuts and remove it easily enough. All going well so far.
Now where can I store this nice and safe, in a single garage where there is no change that it will get damaged, I know at the front of the car gently pushed under it, wrapped in a blanket . No chance of standing on it, safe and sound or so I though. What I hadn`t realized and this is the crucial bit is that the very front edge of it must have have been touching the tyre.
What I didn`t know is that the oils and whatever is in a tyre can leach out and stain the vinyl top.
Assuming it would come off easily enough with some leather cleaner I gave it a quick wipe over and nothing budged. Time to consult Mrs Avenger who is usually a whizz at cleaning all things.
Well you can see where this is going still no luck.
I know its a long shot but I can`t be the only person this had happened too can I. ? Is there a silver bullet out there.... that my googling skills have missed?
So far I have tried the following with no luck at all its still the same not even faded slightly.
WD-40
White Spirit
Magic Eraser - Had never come across these before but they are literally magic at cleaning standard dirt and grim off everything. The line at the top of the pic is where I haven't gone over it with the magic Eraser.
Baby Wipes
Bug and Tar Remover
Sticky stuff remover
Thanks Winged Avenger
So, like may Chimaera owners the time came to need to replace the dash as the wood veneer had become all cracked. I had a rummage around under the dash after a quick search on here first so I knew I was looking in the right area. Managed to locate the nuts and remove it easily enough. All going well so far.
Now where can I store this nice and safe, in a single garage where there is no change that it will get damaged, I know at the front of the car gently pushed under it, wrapped in a blanket . No chance of standing on it, safe and sound or so I though. What I hadn`t realized and this is the crucial bit is that the very front edge of it must have have been touching the tyre.
What I didn`t know is that the oils and whatever is in a tyre can leach out and stain the vinyl top.
Assuming it would come off easily enough with some leather cleaner I gave it a quick wipe over and nothing budged. Time to consult Mrs Avenger who is usually a whizz at cleaning all things.
Well you can see where this is going still no luck.
I know its a long shot but I can`t be the only person this had happened too can I. ? Is there a silver bullet out there.... that my googling skills have missed?
So far I have tried the following with no luck at all its still the same not even faded slightly.
WD-40
White Spirit
Magic Eraser - Had never come across these before but they are literally magic at cleaning standard dirt and grim off everything. The line at the top of the pic is where I haven't gone over it with the magic Eraser.
Baby Wipes
Bug and Tar Remover
Sticky stuff remover
Thanks Winged Avenger
Edited by Winged_Avenger on Tuesday 9th March 21:51
Edited by Winged_Avenger on Tuesday 9th March 21:53
Long shot & no guarantees.
Many times I've been in garages and saw somebody using 'stuff' in a (garden)spray bottle on car interiors. On enquiry, I found it was G-101 from 'Autosmart'.
It's great for cleaning vinyl, carpet and leather. I believe you can only buy in 5 Litre quantities.....but somebody local might be able to give you a bit. I use it at 3:1 dilution - so 5L lasts a long time for me!
Nick
Many times I've been in garages and saw somebody using 'stuff' in a (garden)spray bottle on car interiors. On enquiry, I found it was G-101 from 'Autosmart'.
It's great for cleaning vinyl, carpet and leather. I believe you can only buy in 5 Litre quantities.....but somebody local might be able to give you a bit. I use it at 3:1 dilution - so 5L lasts a long time for me!
Nick
User Fermit and Sexy Sarah is in the trade for trim repairs and colouring. Maybe he'll see this and chip in or he's offered to answer questions by PM in the past.
Thanks very much for all the suggestions.
I have tried a pencil eraser with no success, it looks to have soaked into the vinyl more that sat on the top which is what I guess was the idea with a pencil eraser.
Degreaser I have also tried but again no luck, I have left some bicarb on it now to see if that will draw it out, as has been suggested.
I am not on facebook I think I am the generation that skipped facebook.
Flame thrower will have to be the last resort I think, perhaps I will save that for the weekend.
I also tried carb cleaner but on a bit underneath first to make sure it didnt melt and that hast budget it either.
I have tried a pencil eraser with no success, it looks to have soaked into the vinyl more that sat on the top which is what I guess was the idea with a pencil eraser.
Degreaser I have also tried but again no luck, I have left some bicarb on it now to see if that will draw it out, as has been suggested.
I am not on facebook I think I am the generation that skipped facebook.
Flame thrower will have to be the last resort I think, perhaps I will save that for the weekend.
I also tried carb cleaner but on a bit underneath first to make sure it didnt melt and that hast budget it either.
nawarne said:
Long shot & no guarantees.
Many times I've been in garages and saw somebody using 'stuff' in a (garden)spray bottle on car interiors. On enquiry, I found it was G-101 from 'Autosmart'.
It's great for cleaning vinyl, carpet and leather. I believe you can only buy in 5 Litre quantities.....but somebody local might be able to give you a bit. I use it at 3:1 dilution - so 5L lasts a long time for me!
Nick
I will see if I can source some of this locally to try thanks for the tip.Many times I've been in garages and saw somebody using 'stuff' in a (garden)spray bottle on car interiors. On enquiry, I found it was G-101 from 'Autosmart'.
It's great for cleaning vinyl, carpet and leather. I believe you can only buy in 5 Litre quantities.....but somebody local might be able to give you a bit. I use it at 3:1 dilution - so 5L lasts a long time for me!
Nick
If all else fails you could try furniture clinic.
www.furnitureclinic.co.uk. Check out their car products and videos.
A quick spray or perhaps some colouring balm should fix your problem. You could do this yourself or get them to do it for you.
I redid my entire interior with excellent results. If the dash is already out this is quite straight forward.
www.furnitureclinic.co.uk. Check out their car products and videos.
A quick spray or perhaps some colouring balm should fix your problem. You could do this yourself or get them to do it for you.
I redid my entire interior with excellent results. If the dash is already out this is quite straight forward.
Italian450 said:
If all else fails you could try furniture clinic.
www.furnitureclinic.co.uk. Check out their car products and videos.
A quick spray or perhaps some colouring balm should fix your problem. You could do this yourself or get them to do it for you.
I redid my entire interior with excellent results. If the dash is already out this is quite straight forward.
Many thanks for all your suggestions its very much appreciated. I have emailed Furniture Clinic as they do look to do a Dye Transfer Stain Remover kit so will see if they think it will work. www.furnitureclinic.co.uk. Check out their car products and videos.
A quick spray or perhaps some colouring balm should fix your problem. You could do this yourself or get them to do it for you.
I redid my entire interior with excellent results. If the dash is already out this is quite straight forward.
Which of the kits did you use on your interior?? I am now thinking this is another project that's going to spiral.
I phoned them and asked for advice - sent through some photo's of the original seats for suggestions on which way was best to go.
In the end I purchased semi-matt matched magnolia + some black (for the rest of the interior), heavy filler (not needed in the end), leather protective cream, leather binder, crosslinker Eco.
The semi matt finish looked a bit too matt for my liking so I mixed it with some gloss finisher as the final stage.
Used cross link eco to improve paint binding - especially on my vinyl parts, but I used it every where.
Connected up an external compressor - the colourant is quite thick and the spay gun blocked regularly and needed cleaning - added some unfriendly drops whilst spaying - a dab with a supplied sponge resolves this issue.
Did what it said on the can....
I did my whole interior for about €250 if I remember - bought way too much material but results were excellent.
Good luck if you go this route
Of course the spiral continues ..... if you are taking the seats out then it is worthwhile checking the foam and protecting underneath to avoid too much cutting from the wires under the seat. There are a few threads on this but makes a nice difference :-)
In the end I purchased semi-matt matched magnolia + some black (for the rest of the interior), heavy filler (not needed in the end), leather protective cream, leather binder, crosslinker Eco.
The semi matt finish looked a bit too matt for my liking so I mixed it with some gloss finisher as the final stage.
Used cross link eco to improve paint binding - especially on my vinyl parts, but I used it every where.
Connected up an external compressor - the colourant is quite thick and the spay gun blocked regularly and needed cleaning - added some unfriendly drops whilst spaying - a dab with a supplied sponge resolves this issue.
Did what it said on the can....
I did my whole interior for about €250 if I remember - bought way too much material but results were excellent.
Good luck if you go this route
Of course the spiral continues ..... if you are taking the seats out then it is worthwhile checking the foam and protecting underneath to avoid too much cutting from the wires under the seat. There are a few threads on this but makes a nice difference :-)
Italian450 said:
I phoned them and asked for advice - sent through some photo's of the original seats for suggestions on which way was best to go.
In the end I purchased semi-matt matched magnolia + some black (for the rest of the interior), heavy filler (not needed in the end), leather protective cream, leather binder, crosslinker Eco.
The semi matt finish looked a bit too matt for my liking so I mixed it with some gloss finisher as the final stage.
Used cross link eco to improve paint binding - especially on my vinyl parts, but I used it every where.
Connected up an external compressor - the colourant is quite thick and the spay gun blocked regularly and needed cleaning - added some unfriendly drops whilst spaying - a dab with a supplied sponge resolves this issue.
Did what it said on the can....
I did my whole interior for about €250 if I remember - bought way too much material but results were excellent.
Good luck if you go this route
Of course the spiral continues ..... if you are taking the seats out then it is worthwhile checking the foam and protecting underneath to avoid too much cutting from the wires under the seat. There are a few threads on this but makes a nice difference :-)
Very nice well done on doing that yourself as a DIY job it looks as good as new.In the end I purchased semi-matt matched magnolia + some black (for the rest of the interior), heavy filler (not needed in the end), leather protective cream, leather binder, crosslinker Eco.
The semi matt finish looked a bit too matt for my liking so I mixed it with some gloss finisher as the final stage.
Used cross link eco to improve paint binding - especially on my vinyl parts, but I used it every where.
Connected up an external compressor - the colourant is quite thick and the spay gun blocked regularly and needed cleaning - added some unfriendly drops whilst spaying - a dab with a supplied sponge resolves this issue.
Did what it said on the can....
I did my whole interior for about €250 if I remember - bought way too much material but results were excellent.
Good luck if you go this route
Of course the spiral continues ..... if you are taking the seats out then it is worthwhile checking the foam and protecting underneath to avoid too much cutting from the wires under the seat. There are a few threads on this but makes a nice difference :-)
Small update after a short email exchange with Furniture Clinic who where very helpful I have to say. They have confirmed that tires, stain light leather and vinyl and basically re dye it the black / brown I am seeing. The good news however is that their repair kit will allow me to re stain that bit and hopefully make it as good as new.
If the interior pis above are anything to go by I don't need to be worried.
Anyway I have order the kit now so we will see.
The kit arrived on Saturday so I decided I would have a go at it yesterday afternoon.
The base colour I had chosen for the kit was gray, but this is just a general gray and not colour matched. So the first thing to do was to tint a small amount of the the gray using the other other colours in the kit to get a match. You get a mixing pot and stirrer and everything you need within the kit.
I had decide that I would try it out underneath so I could get a good match. This took 7 or 8 try's just adjusting a little at a time to get the exact match. It also dries darker than you think so its not just a case of mixing it in the pot to match as I first thought.
Once I was happy and had gone over all the sample areas underneath, I had more confidence it was going to look ok and set to work on the top.
Just 3 very small coats dried in-between each one with the hair drier and the results astounded me.
So over all simple enough to do just take your time to get the colour to match. I would assume the process would be just the same for other base colours. If anyone is interested in the colour mix to tint and make Portland Gray I can of course provide more details of what I did.
The base colour I had chosen for the kit was gray, but this is just a general gray and not colour matched. So the first thing to do was to tint a small amount of the the gray using the other other colours in the kit to get a match. You get a mixing pot and stirrer and everything you need within the kit.
I had decide that I would try it out underneath so I could get a good match. This took 7 or 8 try's just adjusting a little at a time to get the exact match. It also dries darker than you think so its not just a case of mixing it in the pot to match as I first thought.
Once I was happy and had gone over all the sample areas underneath, I had more confidence it was going to look ok and set to work on the top.
Just 3 very small coats dried in-between each one with the hair drier and the results astounded me.
So over all simple enough to do just take your time to get the colour to match. I would assume the process would be just the same for other base colours. If anyone is interested in the colour mix to tint and make Portland Gray I can of course provide more details of what I did.
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