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Old 03-17-2014, 03:47 PM   #1
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How do I get this stain out of my door?

Long story short, this is a drop of chocolate drizzle from a McDonald's coffee that stained my white door panels. I can't get it off to save my life, I've tried everything. It is also now smooth with the panel, you can't even tell it's there by touch. Any suggestions?

This stain has made me switch to Starbucks, they don't hand me cups dripping in chocolate.

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Old 03-17-2014, 05:07 PM   #2
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Try using a Clorox sanitizing wipe?
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Old 03-17-2014, 05:14 PM   #3
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Have you tried a mild compound for clear coat?
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Old 03-17-2014, 05:56 PM   #4
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windex or a magic eraser
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Old 03-17-2014, 05:58 PM   #5
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what KLR ZL1 said
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Old 03-17-2014, 06:11 PM   #6
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When you said "I've tried everything" can you give us some specifics on what you have tried? I find a lot of times when someone says "everything" they really mean the products/processes they were aware of, but not really EVERYTHING -

Just first blush, not knowing what you have tried, try these options listed from least aggressive to most aggressive.

1) Wipe with isopropyl alcohol
2) Clay (or clay alternative)
3) Mild polish by hand
4) Polish & pad combo on machine
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Old 03-17-2014, 06:53 PM   #7
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Have you tried licking it off?
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Old 03-17-2014, 07:25 PM   #8
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When you said "I've tried everything" can you give us some specifics on what you have tried? I find a lot of times when someone says "everything" they really mean the products/processes they were aware of, but not really EVERYTHING -

Just first blush, not knowing what you have tried, try these options listed from least aggressive to most aggressive.

1) Wipe with isopropyl alcohol
2) Clay (or clay alternative)
3) Mild polish by hand
4) Polish & pad combo on machine
+1. I would not try a magic eraser. Those can tear stuff up like you wouldn't believe.
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Old 03-17-2014, 07:26 PM   #9
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Have you tried a mild compound for clear coat?
I have not, I don't even know what that would be.

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When you said "I've tried everything" can you give us some specifics on what you have tried? I find a lot of times when someone says "everything" they really mean the products/processes they were aware of, but not really EVERYTHING -

Just first blush, not knowing what you have tried, try these options listed from least aggressive to most aggressive.

1) Wipe with isopropyl alcohol
2) Clay (or clay alternative)
3) Mild polish by hand
4) Polish & pad combo on machine
That is exactly what I mean, I've tried everything I know of: Windex, Clorox wipe, soap and water, tide to go pen (don't judge me I'm desperate), goof off, goo gone, and a cleaning product called "The Solution."
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Old 03-17-2014, 09:19 PM   #10
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When you said "I've tried everything" can you give us some specifics on what you have tried? I find a lot of times when someone says "everything" they really mean the products/processes they were aware of, but not really EVERYTHING -

Just first blush, not knowing what you have tried, try these options listed from least aggressive to most aggressive.

1) Wipe with isopropyl alcohol
2) Clay (or clay alternative)
3) Mild polish by hand
4) Polish & pad combo on machine
If you didn't do this, you did try everything and from what you've said you didn't try the right things.

These are the right things.
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Old 03-19-2014, 06:21 PM   #11
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Optimum Power Clean All Purpose Cleaner works wonders and you can dilute Power Clean up to 3:1 to safely clean leather, vinyl, paint, and plastics.
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Old 03-19-2014, 06:29 PM   #12
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Old 03-19-2014, 06:45 PM   #13
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:0 hopefully mcdonalds isn't a vendor here. Lol I would try alcohol, clay, or anything that restores clear coat. We will just say lessoned learned and you shouldn't ever do that to your 45th again
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Old 03-19-2014, 09:01 PM   #14
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The door panels are clear plastic and are painted from behind.

Mother's Plastic Polish should work fine on the stain.
You can buy it any auto parts store.
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