Stupid cleaning idea...

[Antalamo]

I had a paint mark on the center console rest that I couldn't get with warm water and a rag. So I went after it with Goof Off and it came right out along with the shine that was on the vinyl from the factory. It now looks like a half dollar sized raw piece of vinyl. I tried rubbing some Armour All on it but it's still discolored and has a slightly different texture. Any suggestions to bring it back to factory other than throwing a cover over it and forgetting it exists.....

 

[Shiva]

Sounds like a mod looking for a home to me.

 

[Antalamo]

Not sure what that means you're saying but whatever suggestion you have will help....

 

[JoeCo]

Not sure what that means you're saying but whatever suggestion you have will help....

I think he's suggesting it's a good opportunity to upgrade the center console lid, maybe with something custom from an upholsterer or a higher trim level console lid or something like that. Or on the cheaper end just a cover.

 

[buddy guy]

how would it look if you did the whole lid with the goof off? i'm serious.

 

[CoreySinger]

Ebay or wrecker a new console lid?

 

[Antalamo]

I think some sort of cover would work better. Not sure if Goof Off the whole lid will look good. Thanks for the suggestions. I thought there might have been a miracle cure polish or cleaner or something that would have brought it back to life.

 

[Rado]

Just curious would if some type of wax would help ? Please update if you do find something that works ! That may help other's

 

[madtrucker2016]

how would it look if you did the whole lid with the goof off? i'm serious.

It will look completely GOOFY

 

[RodeoRam]

I think some sort of cover would work better. Not sure if Goof Off the whole lid will look good. Thanks for the suggestions. I thought there might have been a miracle cure polish or cleaner or something that would have brought it back to life.

Since you are open to a cover now, here's what I bought in June.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0766483BH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Have you tried asking an auto upholsterer if they have an idea? I had one recover the console lid in my '01. A recover in your case would be like using a Mk 82 to kill an ant mound, but they might have an idea for revitalizing the vinyl.

Just thought of this: neutral shoe polish?

 

[Antalamo]

Thanks for the ideas. It's been about 3 weeks since my stupid cleaning mistake and it seems like the spot is less noticeable after I rubbed a bunch of Armor All on it and left it alone. I may leave it a while longer but I'm open to car console cover like the one RodeoRam mentioned.