mikesae Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) Pic attached. The screen's matte black plastic bezel is now mottled after wiping with Total Interior Detailer. I've tried wiping it off with water, didn't help. Any suggestions? Thanks Mike Edited May 16, 2014 by mikesae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SYMAWD Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Just clean it off with LIC or diluted APC. I never have good luck with TID on smooth plastics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Adam Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Hi Mike- Sorry for the issue! Typically, if your interior finish is cleaned first, the product won't splotch. However, on a few finishes, it can happen. As Matt said, using a cleaner to remove everything can get you great results with the Total Interior Detailer. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mikesae Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) Thanks, I tried removing the mottling with Leather and Interior Cleaner. It's better, but not 100%. Will try full strength all Purpose cleaner tomorrow. If no joy I'm tempted to try the Leather Conditioner to get the even satin finish back... BTW, car is a Ford Focus. Edited May 17, 2014 by mikesae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Adam Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 That's strange Mike, and I'd try the Leather Conditioner before using the APC full strength. Too much chemical for that cool car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mikesae Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 No luck with the Leather Conditioner, unfortunately. The bezel is darker, but the splotching is still there especially if the light hits it right. I'll try a 50/50 mix of All Purpose cleaner next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ordie Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I dont remember that happening on my Bezel.. and I have the same car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 eric@thompsonracing.us Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Definitely sounds like there was residual product, stain, etc. on the plastic prior to useing the TID. The TID is simply enhancing the old stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Adam Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Hmmm, that's odd Mike, and I can barely see the issue here. Can you further describe where in the photo the problem area is? Let's get you happy! Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Garsnow Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I cant see the issue here either. TID is probably the mildest product I own and have never experienced a problem before and I use it on every surface in our cars. Hope you get your problem rectifed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HFX Detailing Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 have you used armorall or anything beforehand (even months ago?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mikesae
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The screen's matte black plastic bezel is now mottled after wiping with Total Interior Detailer.
I've tried wiping it off with water, didn't help.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Mike
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