Need Help

I posted this on the care and maintenance forum a few days ago but haven't gotten much response. I was hoping someone here could help. Here is my original post...

Hi all,

So I've been a little obsessive about keeping my three week old prius as clean as possible. My husband was riding in the passenger seat over the weekend and made a small scuff mark on the glove compartment with his shoe (grr!). Feet on glove compartment = unacceptable! Anyway, I made several attempts to get the scuff mark off, and in the process, it seems I've only made it WORSE. I first used water on a clean towel, then armoral wipes, then an LCD wipe I had in the car for the display screen, then water again. Nothing seems to work, and the scuff has now grown to a large dusty looking spot.

So, I was wondering if anyone has some suggestions for cleaning such a spot and about particular products you use--the spot is on the grainy part, not the actual dash. Thanks in advance.

....So then someone recommended using 303. I purchased some 303 aerospace cleaner online, but it did not help on the spot at all. I also got some protectant which seems really great and made my dash look nice, but again, no use for the spot on the glovebox. I am really at a loss as to what I should use. I have goo gone and was thinking of trying it, but I'm a little scared it might be too harsh. I also might make a trip to autozone or somewhere this week to see if they have anything.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(David Beale @ Oct 15 2007, 02:14 PM) [snapback]526012[/snapback]</div>

oooh...i have one of those in the cabinet...going to try it right now!

 

the magic eraser didn't work. it seemed really promising. but when dry, the area still has a very fine white powdery look where i've scrubbed. like tiny bits of dust from whatever i've used to wipe it have gotten stuck in the textered parts.

i totally love the magic eraser--it has gotten up grime in my bathtub that i never thought possible. and i'm sure the 303 cleaner is great stuff, too. after all, it is supposed to be able to de-grease an engine.

why can't these great products clean this little dusty spot on my glovebox!? *sigh* the search continues.

going to get a very fine scrub brush tonight and see if that helps.

 

i think i am just going to have to give up on this scuff issue. i tried a wd-40 pen and a detailing brush last night, and it was a no go. i don't want to make it any worse at this point.

my husband thinks i'm crazy for being so upset about one little scuff, but it is just kind of a bummer to have my new pristine prius have even the most minor problem (cosmetic though it is).

guess i'll have to learn to live with it! thanks to everyone for all the suggestions, though.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(toletiquesbysam @ Oct 17 2007, 08:27 AM) [snapback]526867[/snapback]</div>

hmm...interesting. i wish there was a clearer picture of this thing. does anyone have one??

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(toletiquesbysam @ Oct 18 2007, 12:03 PM) [snapback]527408[/snapback]</div>

thank you so much for the links! looks like a poster on the last thread was able to solve the problem w/ 303 protectant. i have tried both this and the 303 aerospace cleaner, and neither of them got rid of the dusty looking spot on my glovebox.

i've tried to train my brain to be okay with it, but i'm so not. i find myself obsessively staring at it whenever i'm in the car (okay, so i'm a little bit of a type a if you haven't already noticed).

i've even had thoughts of inquiring as to how much it would cost to just get the front of the glovebox replaced. i know that is totally silly and wasteful, and i'm sure it would be costly. i think doing that now would be a little too ridiculous, but the thought has definitely crossed my mind.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Danny Hamilton @ Oct 18 2007, 03:30 PM) [snapback]527500[/snapback]</div>

hehe. i've got a seaside pearl (his name is pablo). i guess i would prefer a dirty spot on the glovebox to a bumper dent. on second thought, maybe it would like an out of sight out of mind thing. i seriously sit at red lights and stare at the spot--i better watch it, i'm going to have a wreck obsessing over that stupid thing.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Danny Hamilton @ Oct 18 2007, 10:47 PM) [snapback]527633[/snapback]</div>

if i was closer, i'd be tempted to 'compare scars' too!! i will let you know if i am ever in chicago. and by the way, the interior is gray! i'm still holding out hope that maybe i will find some miracle product that will remove the mark some day.