Some grease after service

BaLLzZz · 02-07-2008, 06:33 PM

Car just got back from service and i washed waxed etc etc. But on my front pillar closest too the winshield there is 3 light greasey fingerprints on my pillar. I didn ttry and clean because i did not knowhow to tackle it. Can anyone recommede something? Thank you. Its the headliner material.

Queenskid24 · 02-07-2008, 07:04 PM

whats up bro, glad to hear your service was completed. i would tackle that grease issue with some tarminator or any other light tar/bug remover that you may have. go soft first, try some QD then opt for the stronger stuff. good luck tarminator and pepboys S&W you can find at DI. just click on the link in my sig.

ScheerSpeed · 02-07-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Queenskid24

whats up bro, glad to hear your service was completed. i would tackle that grease issue with some tarminator or any other light tar/bug remover that you may have. go soft first, try some QD then opt for the stronger stuff. good luck tarminator and pepboys S&W you can find at DI. just click on the link in my sig.

he said it's on the headliner...

i would try chemical guy's carpet stain extractor, but you can only buy that by the gallon...hmm...maybe you could try something like P21s total auto wash (diluted) or any other carpet stain remover.

BaLLzZz · 02-07-2008, 08:07 PM

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he said it's on the headliner...

i would try chemical guy's carpet stain extractor, but you can only buy that by the gallon...hmm...maybe you could try something like P21s total auto wash (diluted) or any other carpet stain remover.

so can i jsut go to pep boys and buy an auto carpet cleaner and try it out a spot stain remover or sumin?

Dave_H · 02-07-2008, 08:08 PM

I've had the same thing. Light grey fabric. I don't remember who recommended it so I can't give credit... anyways just spray a liberal amount of stoners invisible glass on a small (preferably light coloured or white) microfiber or terry cloth and dab immediately on the spot. It will vanish almost instantly and leave no ring or residue.

HTH

BaLLzZz · 02-07-2008, 08:27 PM

hahha i think i just bought stoners invisible glass today let me go see if this work LOl hope sooo=)

Dave_H · 02-07-2008, 08:33 PM

remember... dab/blot, don't wipe. And do it as quickly as you can so the IG is still "bubbly"

BaLLzZz · 02-07-2008, 08:39 PM

just tried it doesnt look like it worked still see dirt and now i have 3 circles of where the invisible cleaner is any advice

Dave_H · 02-07-2008, 08:43 PM

they'll go away in a few hours... did it at least decrease the stain in colour/size?

BaLLzZz · 02-07-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave_H

they'll go away in a few hours... did it at least decrease the stain in colour/size?

Couldn't tell in lighting conditions if by tommow it does not work i will try again because i didnt put excessive ammounts of invisible glass just two sprays but we will see and apply again tommorow if anything thank you very much dave. Are you very good with detailing i have a few other questions concerns as i am trying to become a guru myself

Dave_H · 02-07-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BaLLzZz

Couldn't tell in lighting conditions if by tommow it does not work i will try again because i didnt put excessive ammounts of invisible glass just two sprays but we will see and apply again tommorow if anything thank you very much dave. Are you very good with detailing i have a few other questions concerns as i am trying to become a guru myself

If it's anything like the grease smudge I had there you'll need a good amount of IG on your rag. The bubbles loosen up the stain which is then lifted into the rag. (that's why you blot instead of rubbing... rubbing will just spread the stain).

I know IG isn't exactly what one would immediately think of when tackling something like this but the fact that it leaves no visible residue makes it perfect. Alot of purpose made stain removers will leave a ring around where the stain used to be. I swear that within an hour of doing mine it had completely vanished (the stain was gone immediately... it just took that long for the fabric to dry)

And no, I am in no way a professional detailer... but I completely anal about maintaining my own car.

328i · 02-07-2008, 11:58 PM

Try some folex, that works fairly well for me on stains. If not try a woolite/water mix and always remember to blot not rub.

BK · 02-08-2008, 12:10 AM

I had a grease fingerprint on my a pillar/headliner after a service recently. Sounds like the same thing you have. I was pissed, but Meguiars "quick out" carpet stain remover and a MF towel took it right out with no problems at all. Not a trace of it left.

nmulax · 02-08-2008, 12:15 PM

I had the same thing on my driver's A pillar after my last service.
Went back to the dealer and told my SA, they got it out right away.

Takumi587 · 02-08-2008, 07:34 PM

Water, a toothbrush and woolite is always the best source to try first.

gdnyc · 02-11-2008, 10:58 AM

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Water, a toothbrush and woolite is always the best source to try first.

I agree. Woolite and water mix should work

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Queenskid24 Colonel 81 Rep 2,897 Posts Drives: With 1 Fly Girl shotgun. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (9)	whats up bro, glad to hear your service was completed. i would tackle that grease issue with some tarminator or any other light tar/bug remover that you may have. go soft first, try some QD then opt for the stronger stuff. good luck tarminator and pepboys S&W you can find at DI. just click on the link in my sig.
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Dave_H Private First Class 8 Rep 124 Posts Drives: '06 Monaco Blue 325i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton iTrader: (0)	I've had the same thing. Light grey fabric. I don't remember who recommended it so I can't give credit... anyways just spray a liberal amount of stoners invisible glass on a small (preferably light coloured or white) microfiber or terry cloth and dab immediately on the spot. It will vanish almost instantly and leave no ring or residue. HTH
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BaLLzZz Colonel 128 Rep 2,298 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	hahha i think i just bought stoners invisible glass today let me go see if this work LOl hope sooo=) __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein 01 e46 m54 - Current : 14 f10 n26 - Boring & Gone : 15 f30 n26 - Current : 08 e92 n54 - Gone & Missed!!!
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BaLLzZz Colonel 128 Rep 2,298 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	just tried it doesnt look like it worked still see dirt and now i have 3 circles of where the invisible cleaner is any advice __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein 01 e46 m54 - Current : 14 f10 n26 - Boring & Gone : 15 f30 n26 - Current : 08 e92 n54 - Gone & Missed!!!
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