NickyC Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I’m trying to get ground in dirt and grease off side red panels of my 87 Corvette. I was thinking of trying your all purpose cleaner or the new eco all purpose cleaner . I previously tried hot Dawn detergent with soft scrub using soft brush/also tooth brush Results not good. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 This may seem like a really dumb question lol but are we talking about the inside or outside of the car? Oh, and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyC Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 I'm sorry-- talking interior. I have red leather sports seats on 87 Vette with matching red vinyl inside door panels -- the inside vinyl door panels are my concern with fair amount gease/body oil.. car has only 42000 on it and in general panels are in good condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane@detailedreflections Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I posted in your other thread as well, but you can use Leather & Interior Cleaner. Eco-APC isn't a bad choice, but L&IC was designed for the very purpose you're looking for. Another alternative would be steam with caution to how much heat you're applying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Believe it or not, Goo Gone or Upholstery Cleaner should work. Rub in with a micro, and blot. Once you get it out, be sure to treat it with Leather Conditioner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyC Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 Thanks Rich.. will take a shot at this first.. then the Leather Conditioner... car in shop now wth shift linage issues... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Try it on a hidden spot first. Some of those older "leathers" can discolor and you don't want a big white spot replacing the grease. shane@detailedreflections 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyC Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 Tks for reminder- I usually use tooth brush in hidden area to test...ps tried WD40 after Softsoap. with no results.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Welcome, Nick! Hope you get the panels all nice and clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 If nothing else works, Corvette America makes some nice replacement panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyC Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Yes I know... trying to avoid going that route.... just spent bunch $ solving check engine/ bad hesitation problem...and just back in shop w/manual shift issues... Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Are you sure it's grease and not paint or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyC Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 Pretty sure it’s grease... will take before/after photos- car still in shop with shift linkage problems... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 22 hours ago, NickyC said: Yes I know... trying to avoid going that route.... just spent bunch $ solving check engine/ bad hesitation problem...and just back in shop w/manual shift issues... Do Vettes have a check the check engine light light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I hate that f'n check engine light. Used to come on all the time in my old Vette. Was always the fuel injectors. That episode with Penny and Sheldon was great. I would have thrown him out too. falcaineer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyC Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 C4 vettes1984-1996 has first generation OBT check engine light tech(up to 1991) - basically you count a series of lights flashing when you plug-in under the dash -then go to service manual and see the complicated procedure to try diagnose the problem. I had shops trying to diagnose code 33 and 36 for about two years. Finally solved. Now I have linkage problems in my manual shifter. Car is over 30 years old.. New Vette’s C5-C7 have a much better diagnosis system that give specific reasons for check engine light-therefore is easier to solve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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