Delicate Doorcards?
#1
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
So, I am 6'1" and wear a size 12 shoe so I try to be careful getting in an out of the LWBS. However, boot season now and yesterday I was not being careful enough and I scuffed the bottom of the door card by the front pocket with my boot--ugh! It looks like they are painted plastic and my boot scuffed through the paint. It was not a kick or hard impact either, just a slight brush.
At first I thought it was boot rubber left on the door but alas it is not but I'm afraid to try to scrub it and make it worse. I know if it bothers me enough, I can change out the card but I'll probably just do it again.
Anyone notice this and it there a paint or other solution to touch it up?
At first I thought it was boot rubber left on the door but alas it is not but I'm afraid to try to scrub it and make it worse. I know if it bothers me enough, I can change out the card but I'll probably just do it again.
Anyone notice this and it there a paint or other solution to touch it up?
#2
Drifting
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
See if any sort of plastic restorer will help. A few detailing companies sell them like AMMONYC or Meguires. I had a similar issue on my Supra and though I had ruined the plastic as well but I used some plastic restorer and you can't even tell.
The following users liked this post:
MaddMike (11-09-2022)
#3
Racer
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I was thinking a trim restorer would help but it's hard to say without seeing the damage. Can you post a photo of the damage?
#5
Rennlist Member
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Do you have metal tips on those boots? Spurs maybe? Surely you have the pdk? I can’t imagine driving a manual with boots. I can’t imagine driving any car while wearing boots. I always drive all my cars (even my “beater”) with shoes and then put my boots on when I get to the trailhead or area where I need boots. This is similar to a woman driving with proper shoes and then changing foot ware (heels etc.) when getting to the office or event.
Sorry that happened, but really? I wouldn’t let Jennifer Connelly into my bed or my car if she wore boots.😏
p.s. I typically hate posts that don’t answer the question and just admonish the OP, but this one struck a nerve. Sorry, get it fixed, and learn from your mistake!
Sorry that happened, but really? I wouldn’t let Jennifer Connelly into my bed or my car if she wore boots.😏
p.s. I typically hate posts that don’t answer the question and just admonish the OP, but this one struck a nerve. Sorry, get it fixed, and learn from your mistake!
Last edited by Denny Swift; 11-09-2022 at 02:14 PM.
#6
Racer
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Thanks for posting a photo. I would try a plastic restorer (Aerospace 303, Einszett Cockpit Premium, CarPro PERL) to see if it will help. Unfortunately, from the photos it appears this is damage and not a "light scuff" that can be corrected with a liquid solution. Keep us posted on how this goes.
The following users liked this post:
MaddMike (11-09-2022)
#7
Burning Brakes
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I do not think the doorcards are delicate . . . I just do not think they are a match for your boots ![burnout](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/burnout.gif)
I would not even worry about it, but understand you are not me . . . hope you find the resolve you are after
Avera
![burnout](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/burnout.gif)
I would not even worry about it, but understand you are not me . . . hope you find the resolve you are after
Avera
Trending Topics
#8
Rennlist Member
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I wouldn't worry about it, that's why that section is made out of that material. I'm 6'-2" and hit that section 50% of the time (with sneakers though!) and it leaves a scuff. You could try a bit of Back to Black on a small section. IMO anyone buying a used car should expect to see scuffs there.
The following users liked this post:
MaddMike (11-09-2022)
#9
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Do you have metal tips on those boots? Spurs maybe? Surely you have the pdk? I can’t imagine driving a manual with boots. I can’t imagine driving any car while wearing boots. I always drive all my cars (even my “beater”) with shoes and then put my boots on when I get to the trailhead or area where I need boots. This is similar to a woman driving with proper shoes and then changing foot ware (heels etc.) when getting to the office or event.
Sorry that happened, but really? I wouldn’t let Jennifer Connelly into my bed or my car if she wore boots.😏
p.s. I typically hate posts that don’t answer the question and just admonish the OP, but this one struck a nerve. Sorry, get it fixed, and learn from your mistake!
Sorry that happened, but really? I wouldn’t let Jennifer Connelly into my bed or my car if she wore boots.😏
p.s. I typically hate posts that don’t answer the question and just admonish the OP, but this one struck a nerve. Sorry, get it fixed, and learn from your mistake!
The following users liked this post:
Avera (11-09-2022)
The following users liked this post:
Avera (11-09-2022)
#11
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Magic Eraser with its light abrasiveness can sometimes be useful in blending some of that damage into the surroundings.
The following users liked this post:
MaddMike (11-10-2022)
#13
Drifting
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Do you have LWBS with your older cars? Maybe the buckets make you get out a bit differently?
The other possibility is when we get a bit older, we lose a bit of flexibility.
![Confused](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
The following users liked this post:
MaddMike (11-10-2022)