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Old Nov 23, 2002 | 10:02 PM
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ok, I have no idea how, but my doors have white bits on them near the speaker area, in the speaker as well. there are also marks from my shoes hitting them when getting in. whats the best method to clean this in general?

plain water? I tried vacumming the white bits since they almost look like cloth that got stuck there, but no good, and I vaccummed with like a super charged vacumm cleaner.
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 07:31 AM
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Dude, I just came over to the detailing forum to ask the very same question!
I guess just a damp cloth would work, but I am afraid a cloth or paper-towel will leave white bits of lint in those little dimples... ya know how the surface of the door is kind of pebbled?
So, I dunno the answer, maybe brad has a suggestion - a damp pair of cotton panties, maybe?

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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 08:36 AM
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i'd try using a towel with thicker nap like a bath towl. along w/ some 303 should take care of it.

if that doestn cut it. find some interior use or water down some citrius degreaser (make sure its way watered down ) and wipe them down and use a rinse towel behind.
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 10:54 AM
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I noticed this yesterday on my door as well. Mainly on the passenger door along the bottom edge.

Looks like its where shoes clip the panel. I sure hope its not chipping!

I did see some on my speaker the other day, but it was kinda like sticker goo.. and came right off with my finger nail.
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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 11:55 AM
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I use a damp towel to clean the interior door panels. It doesn't get rid of the marks left by my shoes, though. To cover those blemishes, use an interior protectant.

The white stuff on the speaker covers is sticker glue. Use your finger or a soft cloth to rub it off.
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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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On the speaker is sticker glue. I noticed this first day I brought it home. Pulled off white pieces and just wipe off the rest with a towel very slightly damp.

I thought the charcoal interior would look 'cleaner'....but i think it's worst than the frost.

I keep hitting the door with the soles of my shoes and it makes the white or grey lines on the door.
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Old Nov 27, 2002 | 12:51 PM
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Originally posted by abz123
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I keep hitting the door with the soles of my shoes and it makes the white or grey lines on the door.
Tell me about it! I'm being very careful not to hit the door anymore, but can't control what the passengers do. My gf was wearing those come-f!@k-me boots the other night and left some nasty marks on the side door panel. Damn
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Old Nov 27, 2002 | 03:27 PM
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do the panels just scuff easily or whats the deal. i'm not understanding this glue oozing from speaker thing. i dont have my car yet. it should arrive in february
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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 05:48 AM
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Originally posted by ^Tyr
do the panels just scuff easily or whats the deal. i'm not understanding this glue oozing from speaker thing. i dont have my car yet. it should arrive in february
yes the door panels scuff easily and it shows.
no worries about the speaker, there is no glue oozing out. it's just some left over glue from the protective sticker covering the speaker. it can be easily removed.
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 07:27 AM
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The little white specs on your door speaker will go away soon. It is coming from the material that your seats are made from.
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