Trim stains

[Rich Green]

Hi guys. Any suggestions on how I can get rid of these stains/wear rather than replacing? Is there anything that could be painted on etc? I’ve really tried cleaning etc but nothing is shifting the previous owners sweaty knee stains lol

 

[JOG]

If you have exhausted all the cleaning options, then painting is an option. I would suggest that you use an etch primer first as it “grabs” the plastic better before you paint (particularly has this is a “high rub” area!) Buzzweld is a good post-primer paint to consider too. There is also an option of “wrapping”

 

[Rich Green]

If you have exhausted all the cleaning options, then painting is an option. I would suggest that you use an etch primer first as it “grabs” the plastic better before you paint (particularly has this is a “high rub” area!) Buzzweld is a good post-primer paint to consider too. There is also an option of “wrapping”

oooh could have it carbon dipped maybe?

 

[JOG]

oooh could have it carbon dipped maybe?

I’m not sure about “dipped”, but definitely wrapped

 

[Texxaco]

You could also cover it with suede, real simple to do if you are a DIYer.

 

[JOG]

You could also cover it with suede, real simple to do if you are a DIYer.

Or those shag pile carpet offcuts you have @Texxaco

 

[Texxaco]

Hmm yeah but I don’t think there would be any room left for his knees if he covered the area.

 

[DXX]

Cellulose thinner will clean it but will also remove a very thin layer of plastic Which shouldn’t be a problem as it’s not colour coated plastic. Use very sparingly and test on inconspicuous area first.
Use non synthetic cloth or it will melt, rotary movement to get between the dimples.
Highly flammable.

 

[Texxaco]

oooh could have it carbon dipped maybe?

There is a company down south who do this called The Dip Shop. There are based in Dorchester.

Worth a shout

 

[JOG]

Hmm yeah but I don’t think there would be any room left for his new if they covered the area.

Good point! I didn’t consider carpet burn!!!

 

[Ukfozzybear]

you could cover it with this stuff, i just used some material contact adhesive was very easy as it's super stretchy.

Black stretch faux suede / Alantara AMG/M Sport Style Fabric Black stretch faux suede / Alantara AMG/M Sport Style Fabric | eBay

 

[Texxaco]

you could cover it with this stuff, i just used some material contact adhesive was very easy as it's super stretchy.

Black stretch faux suede / Alantara AMG/M Sport Style Fabric Black stretch faux suede / Alantara AMG/M Sport Style Fabric | eBay

Perfect and it will look awesome, not cream.

 

[Rich Green]

you could cover it with this stuff, i just used some material contact adhesive was very easy as it's super stretchy.

Black stretch faux suede / Alantara AMG/M Sport Style Fabric Black stretch faux suede / Alantara AMG/M Sport Style Fabric | eBay

Yeah I like the look of that!

 

[dubber36]

Try some near washing liquid (laundry) with sugar mixed in to give it some bite.

 

[Stay Frosty]

Halfords flog Autoglym tar remover at £9, just thinking that the mark looks like where a dirty diesel or gunk encrusted knee has rested over various journeys and the Autoglym bumf says it can be used on upholstery, interiors etc.

 

[Andymc]

Perfect and it will look awesome, not cream.

Did you buy and use any of this fabric?

 

[Texxaco]

Did you buy and use any of this fabric?

I bought the pre cut fabric on eBay much easier.