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Old Mar 24, 2015 | 02:58 PM
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NJ Sticky interior trim - what can be done?

What is the safest or correct way to remove or clean up the sticky paint/gunk on my 93 interior?

Alcohol
Acetone
Goof-off
WD-40
Gasoline
Simple Green
Citrus cleaner

And assuming I can get it cleaned up, then what? Spray bomb it? Get it wrapped or dipped? Does someone do refinishing on these pieces?

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Old Mar 24, 2015 | 04:07 PM
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I sanded the gunk off and repainted.
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 12:15 AM
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depends on the base, i would try simple green, move up to a citrus based, then goof off or super purple. be careful with acetone.
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 05:28 AM
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I agree that it depends on the base, but denatured alcohol works great most of the time.
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 09:04 AM
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Thanks for the replies. My shifter console to the left of the shifter is smooth and shiny. Based on what I have read in this thread I found, it shouldn't be too hard to remove the older finish. I actually already have a can of the Duplicolor bumper paint and a can of Plastidip as well. Going to go with the bumper paint first as its finish looks to be a good match.


https://www.rx7club.com/interior-ext...k-trim-898507/
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by wrbenj
I agree that it depends on the base, but denatured alcohol works great most of the time.
I used alcohol as well. If the finish is sticky it should come off pretty well.

Here's a pic of 3m carbon fiber wrap.
For the shifter panel I used alcohol, but on the radio /HVAC panel I made the mistake of using paint stripper spray which ate into the plastic so I had to sand it before applying the vinyl.
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 07:42 PM
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Options discussed at length here:
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-ext...ishing-810859/

FWIW, what I did about 5 yrs ago...

Originally Posted by Sgtblue
You can sand the 93 finish off. I did in the above photos. 150 grit for the old finish, then 220 and then a fine sanding pad. No scratches...at least not with the Plasti-dip paint finish. BTW once dried it's VERY scratch resistant. You have to be trying.
I'd be a little concerned about adhesion w/o any sanding. Looks like even Duplicolor recommends it. http://www.duplicolor.com/solutions/tips.html
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After (I also did the shifter panel and passenger door plastic) Looks the same today, you can play Rugby on this stuff. Be sure to use a commercial cleaning solution, final wash or similar. Most interiors have been exposed to silicone and other stuff that doesn't play well. In a pinch a clean lint-free cloth and brake parts cleaner will also work.

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