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  • Richard K.
    Very Frequent User
    • April 1, 1988
    • 207

    Cleaning off 30-year old dirt from vinyl.

    I've purchased used, vinyl-covered, interior rear quarter panels that will belong behind each seat in my "69.
    These pieces look perfect, but they sat in a barn for 30 years collecting dust, condensation, dust, condensation, and repeated for 30 years here in Pa..
    The vinyl covering is blue, but the dirt that it has collected over the years has hardened on the surface as if the vinyl has been painted brown.
    I've soaked both panels overnight in water with some dawn liquid. Using the rough side of a scotchbrite pad, the dirt barely comes off with a lot of rubbing.
    My question is to what I should try next, and after that if that doesn't work, and so on.
    What method(s) have you guys had success with at cleaning the vinyl covering on this part, or any other part that has vinyl covering glued to it.
    Thanks much.
  • Owen L.
    Very Frequent User
    • September 30, 1991
    • 891

    #2
    Re: Cleaning off 30-year old dirt from vinyl.

    CorvetteBen on YouTube uses Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom foam cleaner and a soft bristle brush with good success. I can't find the video where he cleans the very soiled interior but this vid shows his process prior to redying: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnah7ovNFbE

    I've used it on a few of my '72 interior panels and it does seem to work well.

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    • Frank D.
      Expired
      • December 27, 2007
      • 2703

      #3
      Re: Cleaning off 30-year old dirt from vinyl.

      I used regular 'ole Formula 409 and a sponge; followed up with liberal coats of Aerospace 303.

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      • Keith B.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • September 15, 2014
        • 1604

        #4
        Re: Cleaning off 30-year old dirt from vinyl.

        Top rack of the dishwasher?

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        • Tim S.
          Very Frequent User
          • May 31, 1990
          • 715

          #5
          Re: Cleaning off 30-year old dirt from vinyl.

          I'd try one of those small steam cleaners. Works great for delicate cleaning under hood as well.
          https://www.bissell.com/spotclean-pr...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

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