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It is important to keep your vinyl clean at all times. Some substances can stain the vinyl if
you leave them on for even a short period. Remove any contaminant and clean the area
immediately. DO NOT use Formula 409
® Cleaner or any silicone based products. Some
household cleaners, powdered abrasives, steel wool, industrial cleaners, dry cleaning
fluids and lacquer solvents can damage and discolor. DO NOT use these types of
cleaners.
Common stains and steps to treat:
Step #1 Step #2 Step #3
Chewing gum d a d then a
Chocolate, coffee, tea b b
Crayon d b
Eye shadow e b e then b
Grease d b
Ink, ball-point e b
Ketchup a b
Lipstick a b
Marker, permanent e b
Mildew or wet leaves d b a
Mustard, yellow d b
Oil, engine b b b
Paint, latex a b
Paint, oil based (dried) a b
Paint, oil based (fresh) d b
Paint, spray c b b
Polish, shoe* a b
Suntan lotion* d b
Tar/Asphalt a b
Use the chart above to clean common stains:
a. Medium-soft brush, warm, soapy water/rinse/dry
b. Meguire’s Quick Clean #52
c. One (1) tablespoon ammonia, 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide, ¾ cup water rinse/dry
d. Wipe or scrape off excess (chill gum with ice)
e. Denatured Alcohol/rinse/dry
After all cleaning methods, rinse well with water.
* Shoe polish, wet leaves and some other products contain dyes that stain permanently.
Some suntan lotions can also stain permanently.
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