greg3gs2

I have a new ES 350 and have managed to put some nasty scuff marks on the entry threshold (drivers side). What is the best way to remove these bad marks. Are there any special products?

bc6152

I have done the same thing. Unfortunately, sometimes the scuffs are actually into the plastic. You cannot remove any cuts in the plastic, but one of the other members of CL suggested Ultima Interior Shampoo which I bought, and to date it has removed everything soiled and scuffed inside the car. Spilled coffee, shoe scuffs, even blue jean dye transfer to upholstery. I highly recommend it. It's available online only.

greg3gs2

Thanks! Just what I was looking for.

MDames2

iTrader: (1)

Another thing that works great is the Mr. Clean sponges. They are very effective.

aleksfox

Agree with the Mr. Clean Magic Sponge … they work on lots of surfaces and do a great job. I've used them on the threshold black marks and they disappear like magic, ha ha.

Lexi66

When exiting the vehicle, make an attempt to lift and swing your legs. My garage valet guys
are the reason I occasionally get them! 😱😱

bc6152

This is why no one drives my car but me. No dents, dings, missing change, or scuff marks on the threshold...

Arty101

I wish that could be the case, even for me. Just the other day I scraped the front right wheel rims on the curb. I was so pissed at myself, and the wife said said she's glad it wasn't her. Her first ouch.

bc6152

Oooh that hurts Art. I feel for you...

Arty101

Thanks Bob. Nowadays, you just can't trust anyone with your car. That includes me, and I didnt even have a drink beforehand. .

grabilsm

You could buy the illuminating door sills which replace that plastic.

Arty101

Nice idea, but an expensive and/or a complicated install. I still like the lighted door sills, but you'll still get scuffing around the lighted sills like you would on the non- lighted.

bc6152

Nice idea but pre 2013 they were plug and play with the wiring installed. Not so 2013 +. Installation Requires disassembling part of the dash. Not for me...

Arty101

Agreed. The install looks complicated and more than a couple of hours of work. Then there's also the potential to break clips, trim piece or short a circuit. And knowing myself, I'd do one or more of the aforementioned least I get some g'damn rattle fiddling with the console.

grabilsm

I disagree, the directions that come with the door sills say you have to tap into an existing wire I think disagree (yes you could do this but there is an easier way ).

I will do a diy on this in the next few weeks but essentially you can "tap" into the fuse under the dashboard that turns the puddle lights on. No cutting or splicing necessary hardest part will be removing the trim and running wire (only the front illuminate) so not too difficult and you don't need to disassemble the dash. All of this is reversible and if you blow anything it would be the fuse which would be a cheap replacement (highly unlikely since they are LEDs ).

I purchased a pair of sewell for $200 and let me tell you they are worth it, really set the car off I get complements all the time.