06-23-2023, 05:13 PM | #1 |
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Nail polish stains on interior trim
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CONFESSION TIME! 5 days ago, I got pale pink wet nail polish on my boyfriend's 540i xDrive interior trim by the right passenger seat window (see #8 on the sketch) and photo attached - I didn't notice until later and it already dried!! There has been no change when using water to remove the stain. I'm not sure whether I can use acetone or acetone-free nail polish remover safely without ruining the underlying material (is it plastic?). What kind of cloth should I use to rub it off without leaving marks/more scratches? Also, what material even is the black part in the photo? I don't see it in the details section of the BMW window sticker when the car was built. Also, any advice for which product to use to wipe away the fingernail scratches (other than getting the full interior detailed)? Thanks!! P |
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I tested a small spot with a isopropyl alcohol-containing wipe (a screen cleaner that is for electronics and also contains a few other ingredients--but not acetone), and nothing happened no adverse effects either though, which is a good thing |
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Stick to alcohol. Nail polish remover is acetone. I wouldn’t use it, it’ll likely corrode the plastic.
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06-26-2023, 06:44 AM | #7 |
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Nail polish remover from the store usually does have a less concentrate of acetone than the acetone at the salons. (Wife and her family has nails salons) Alcohol will likely be a better choice because the acetone will most likely fade or dull that plastic. But it will be much harder to get off especially if it’s gel polish.
Good luck getting it out. We had some something similar in our older Macan and I had to end up using acetone. |
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THANK YOU!
ALL GONE, but plot twist: my boyfriend is a genius and handled it before I could (and didn't kill me). Isopropyl 70% on a soft cleaning cloth did the trick. Thanks for all the suggestions!!
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Oops, sounds like a sticky situation! Nail polish stains can be a pain, especially on car interiors. Have you tried using some nail polish remover? Just be sure to test it on a small, inconspicuous area first to make sure it doesn't damage the trim. If that doesn't do the trick, you might need to get a bit creative. Some folks swear by using a mixture of baking soda and toothpaste or even rubbing alcohol.
Speaking of nails, I recently came across some dope designs that might distract from the stain! Maybe funky nail designs could help take your mind off things. Last edited by SkylarDuty; 02-26-2024 at 07:27 AM.. |
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And he didn't break up with you immediately???
Use a heat gun on it's lowest setting or a hair dryer to soften in, then alcohol.
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Be careful what chemicals are used to remove the nail polish...the "soft touch" coating is fragile and will disolve and melt with anything too harsh.
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Black market and color over that.. prob won’t even notice lol
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