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TIRE STAIN ON VINYL #1960415
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I stored a new set of tires between the front and back seat for about a week this summer. The sidewall imprinted onto the vinyl seat. I used several vinyl cleaners and allowed them to soak before removal. Tried paint thinner, WD40, and CRC general lubricant. Some of it came off. It is now part of the vinyl seat material. Any recmmendations?

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Super fine steel wool and WD-40 or vinyl dressing.

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Westleys Bleche Wite old formula before Black Magic bought them out and changed the formula has worked for me when I did something stupid... realcrazy I now use Simple Green. twocents

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DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL ON THE VINYL SEAT !!! Doesn't matter how fine it is it will scuff and be noticeable. Same with a scotchbrite pad. You could try a paint thinner (varsol) but not lacquer thinner as it will possibly melt the vinyl.

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Magic eraser works well on stains but I would be careful with it if you decide to use it.

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Originally Posted By Stanton
DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL ON THE VINYL SEAT !!! Doesn't matter how fine it is it will scuff and be noticeable. Same with a scotchbrite pad.



I've done it more than once using XXXX grade steel wool on vinyl seats, door panels, armrests, etc. Keep the area wet the whole time and don't press down hard and it's no problem. Within a second or two you'll know if it works or not, and if it's not coming off then stop. If you lean into it with anything abrasive then yes you'll scar the vinyl. I'd rather do it this way first than with some harsh solvent that can pull color from the vinyl.

At some point if it doesn't come off your best bet would be to buy vinyl dye and apply a light coat to cover it.







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