YYC_A4

Any ideas as to why the area around my door trim is taking on a chalky-white appearance (see photos)? I never use any harsh chemicals (just a mild detergent and water, when cleaning) and it's only happening on the driver's door.

Any remedies?

Thanks,
Will

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Merkin

take off the trim and try some magic eraser on a spot not easily seen

heateris

maybe some tried to wax them...

ALAN553

keep it simple, toothbrush, soap and water. Looks like the residue of something you have been cleaning with or plastic treatments you are using. Not using Armour All are you?

shadyraven

looks like salt

YYC_A4

I never use Amour All or any other plastic treatments, and as far as cleaning goes, it's a couple drops of Mr. Clean to a gallon or so of hot water.

I have a suspicion that it's from something the dealership used when they fixed my door speaker wiring (yikes, maybe Amour All!).

Attached are some updated photos, with the trim removed. I'll definitely try the toothbrush and soap method - the melamine-resin foam (magic eraser) is my plan B.

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stadtjunge

possibly getting a little frisky in the front seat?

ALAN553

i would stay away from Mr Clean, pretty strong stuff for superficial dirt...that may be leaving residul because it really needs to be "rinsed" off with water.

YYC_A4

Hey everybody,

Thanks for all of the tips - the magic eraser (using very light pressure) was the most effective.

Attached is a photo of the end result - good as new!

Moral of the story: Six years of using Mr. Clean on interior surfaces was not a great idea.

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