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?
Thanks
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?
Thanks
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/
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-ext...k-trim-898507/
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.
Options discussed at length here:
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-ext...ishing-810859/
FWIW, what I did about 5 yrs ago...
Before:

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.
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-ext...ishing-810859/
FWIW, what I did about 5 yrs ago...
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
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

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.
Last edited by Sgtblue; Mar 25, 2015 at 07:46 PM.
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