Ask them politely not to kick your panels. The "Kick Panel" and "Door Seal Plates" are kind of understandable, but marks on my door panel really irk me. I have a preference for Meguiar's automotive products, but if you have black panels, pretty much any quality protectant clean the panels up and make any scratches much less noticeable. I'm not sure about the sepia or red since I've never had one of those interiors.

 

I wish it was that easy. It seems like the plastic is so soft that scuff marks are imbedded in the plastic. I've tried various cleaners to no avail.

 

I think it's going to be an ongoing process.

 

I have several scuff marks on the front seat backs. I have tried several things to get them off and they still show thru.

 

You won’t be able to. The plastic is so soft that it’s easy to scuff and penetrate the surface. Just keep cleaning it and keeping it clean to try and hide it.

 

Are we talking about the bottom of the door panels here? There's not a great way to get the scuffs out, a method that works but is semi dangerous if you're not familiar with doing so is using a heat gun (some decent videos showing a how to online). Some have had success with a magic eraser but I've personally never tried that The heat gun method does work but it needs to be done properly. Using protectants and "back to black" type products are a band aid, but can help disguise the scuff.

 

A good interior cleaner or heavy duty spot cleaner works great for me.

 

I’ve used a magic eraser and works for me

 

The wetter it looks the less obvious they are, but that means you have to coat the whole inside of the door to make it match, leather, etc.

Comes with the territory of cheap plastic, but it's better than shoes destroying suede I guess.

 

I can tell you from experience this is a problem with every auto interior regardless of price/quality. Ounce of prevention.....but I've scuffed my own shoe on the door getting out in a tight parking spot.

 

Easiest solution is to not have any passengers!!!!!

 

I avoid BAD passengers. Overweight people and kids I find do the most damage.

 

How do you define a bad passenger you ask? All kids are bad passengers. With adults it’s easy. Do they grunt trying to get out of your car? Avoid them at all cost!