PANELS AND JAMS Door panels are often made of several materials, including fabric, vinyl, carpet and leather. Vinyl can be scrubbed to remove shoe scuffs. Spot removers, such as Eimann Fabrik Spot Remover and Eagle One Zap Spot Remover, easily remove black scuff marks from these areas. If the lower part of your door panel is leather, it will be treated a little differently, as discussed in the section on leather detailing. Thoroughly clean around door handles, pulls and window cranks using a tooth brush and soapy wash water. Be sure to clean and dry the speaker grills and wells on arm rests, too. If the door panels have storage pockets, use your sponge or wash mitt to clean in these areas, as they tend to collect a lot of dirt and crud. Next, use your sponge or wash mitt and soapy water to clean all the way around the door frame and the door sill. When you're finished, dry the door completely with a clean towel. If your door panel is leather or vinyl, be sure to treat it with a leather or vinyl protectant. Fabric door panels can be treated with a fabric protectant to reduce staining and fading.  |
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By David Byron
