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Iced Bullet · 03-12-2013, 08:42 AM

I have this issue with the door panel getting marked up any time it is touched by the seat belt clip or finger rubs. I have to constantly wipe it with armorall wipes or some type of spray for interior panels. It seems like they are very dry. Is the a solution to this or is it just a panel issue to live with?
Thanks in advance
Iced Bullet

Camero5 · 03-12-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Iced Bullet

I have this issue with the door panel getting marked up any time it is touched by the seat belt clip or finger rubs. I have to constantly wipe it with armorall wipes or some type of spray for interior panels. It seems like they are very dry. Is the a solution to this or is it just a panel issue to live with?
Thanks in advance
Iced Bullet

Similar issue here in the past, I noticed that when I keep it cleaned & conditioned that i do not have that problem. I personally wouldn't use the wipes and only because it tends to dry out the plastic rather quick. Some people on other forums are even convinced its responsible for cracked dashes and interior plastic. I use Zaino Z10 & Z14 for the leather and plastic. I know Maguires sells something similar and so does Adams products

f5journal · 03-12-2013, 08:51 AM

Yep, been ongoing problem since first Camaro's delivered

biggerisbetter · 03-12-2013, 09:25 AM

the solution is dont use armor all. it leave a residue that capture dirt and dust. i use just plain ole water and dont have any issues

dkp2LT · 03-12-2013, 10:09 AM

^ agree w/ above. Armor All is horrible.

All the panels - door, scuff plate, console, dash, everything scratches extremely easily. I just replaced my console, console trim, shifter bezel, gauge trim, and scuff plates this weekend. Probably will do the drivers door later this year or next.

I don't know if it was a weight thing or just going cheap thing - but hopefully the G6 addresses the interior issues.

SS785 · 03-12-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dkp2LT

^ agree w/ above. Armor All is horrible.

All the panels - door, scuff plate, console, dash, everything scratches extremely easily.

Agreed. You just look at it wrong and it scratches

nyrfan · 03-12-2013, 10:18 AM

Admas leather conditior FTW! And yes, it can be used on plastic trim and works great.

biggerisbetter · 03-12-2013, 11:11 AM

zainos also has some plastic cleaner although i havent used it.

CamaroKevin · 03-12-2013, 04:20 PM

I use Meguiar's Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner-Conditioner on my seats, dash, doors and even the door panels. My buddy just picked up a '13 and was afraid of people skuffing it up. I just told him about this and showed him these pictures. Hope this helps!

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03-12-2013, 08:42 AM	#1
Iced Bullet Iced Bullet Drives: LT1 RS SILVER ICE 2011 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: CLEMMONS NC Posts: 13 View My Garage	Door panel are easily marked up I have this issue with the door panel getting marked up any time it is touched by the seat belt clip or finger rubs. I have to constantly wipe it with armorall wipes or some type of spray for interior panels. It seems like they are very dry. Is the a solution to this or is it just a panel issue to live with? Thanks in advance Iced Bullet

03-12-2013, 08:51 AM	#3
f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,980	Yep, been ongoing problem since first Camaro's delivered __________________ Former '68 and '69 Z/28 Owner...........Now sporting around in a 2011 RS/SS with........Kooks LT's and cats, JRE tune, CAI, scoop, ZL1 Bumper conversion, custom ZL-1 grille, halo harness, Painted silver stripes, GM GFX, black painted lower edge of skirts and rear bumper. MGW shifter.....and now a 3.91 1LE diff

03-12-2013, 09:25 AM	#4
biggerisbetter lll Drives: 2010 camaro ss L99 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 1,176	the solution is dont use armor all. it leave a residue that capture dirt and dust. i use just plain ole water and dont have any issues __________________ PERFORMANCE DYNATECH LT 1 7/8 HEADERS, CATLESS MID PIPES, CORSA CATBACK, CAI. COLD AIR INTAKE w/ SCOOP, 1LE 3:91 GEARS, LETHAL RACING PROWLER CAM, LETHAL RACING DYNO TUNE, ENERGY CRADDLE BUSHING INSERTS, PADDLE SHIFTER RELOCATE KIT, 449RWHP/438TQ APPEARANCE COPO HOOD, ZL1 SPOILER, SLP BLACKOUT PANEL, PLASTI DIP WHEELS, HERITAGE GRILL, RETRO SS EMBLEMS, WEATHER TECH FLOOR MATS, ORANGE STITCHING

03-12-2013, 10:18 AM	#7
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Admas leather conditior FTW! And yes, it can be used on plastic trim and works great. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

03-12-2013, 11:11 AM	#8
biggerisbetter lll Drives: 2010 camaro ss L99 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 1,176	zainos also has some plastic cleaner although i havent used it. __________________ PERFORMANCE DYNATECH LT 1 7/8 HEADERS, CATLESS MID PIPES, CORSA CATBACK, CAI. COLD AIR INTAKE w/ SCOOP, 1LE 3:91 GEARS, LETHAL RACING PROWLER CAM, LETHAL RACING DYNO TUNE, ENERGY CRADDLE BUSHING INSERTS, PADDLE SHIFTER RELOCATE KIT, 449RWHP/438TQ APPEARANCE COPO HOOD, ZL1 SPOILER, SLP BLACKOUT PANEL, PLASTI DIP WHEELS, HERITAGE GRILL, RETRO SS EMBLEMS, WEATHER TECH FLOOR MATS, ORANGE STITCHING

03-12-2013, 10:09 AM	#5
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,845	^ agree w/ above. Armor All is horrible. All the panels - door, scuff plate, console, dash, everything scratches extremely easily. I just replaced my console, console trim, shifter bezel, gauge trim, and scuff plates this weekend. Probably will do the drivers door later this year or next. I don't know if it was a weight thing or just going cheap thing - but hopefully the G6 addresses the interior issues.

03-12-2013, 04:20 PM	#9
CamaroKevin Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 216	I use Meguiar's Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner-Conditioner on my seats, dash, doors and even the door panels. My buddy just picked up a '13 and was afraid of people skuffing it up. I just told him about this and showed him these pictures. Hope this helps! Before: After: