03-17-2014, 03:47 PM | #1 |
The Logistician
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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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03-17-2014, 05:07 PM | #2 |
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Try using a Clorox sanitizing wipe?
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03-17-2014, 05:14 PM | #3 |
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Have you tried a mild compound for clear coat?
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03-17-2014, 05:56 PM | #4 |
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windex or a magic eraser
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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 |
03-17-2014, 06:53 PM | #7 |
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Have you tried licking it off?
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03-17-2014, 07:26 PM | #9 | |
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I have not, I don't even know what that would be.
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These are the right things.
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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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03-19-2014, 06:29 PM | #12 |
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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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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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