ChrisMan287

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Hm they have a set of these erasers that are specific for your wheels and tires (which work great), but you think normal 1s can be used on the car? I searched and I don't think it has been discussed on here. I think it should work, but I'm afraid to try it. Don't wanna **** up my paint or anything. Detailing wizards chime in.

Dhunterx

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Well I'm not a detailing wizard, but I have used the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on my car. I had a sort of scuff mark (where I parallel park, someone had a mailbox a wee bit too close to where the spot is, so that mailbox became slanted eventually ) on my rear bumper. Nothing would take it off (never did try claybaring though) but that magic eraser sure enough got rid of it.

ChrisMan287

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Hm very interesting. I'm gonna have to try this on a small area. These erasers work great on the interior and rims/tires. I can vouch for that. I'll have to try the exterior now I guess.

Drockb418

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do not use it on any leather or any thing that can rot out...
it will make it rot faster.....it takes all the things leather needs to keep looking good

DanNY

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you can used it to clean leather..but scott says it's too abrasive...but IMO it works for me. i've done it once and it's fine.
you MUST finish it up a good conditioner to feed it or else don't even start it.

DanNY

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personally i'm not too crazy about the use on the car other than maybe cleaning up the leather.

cream_team

which other product r u guys using to clean up the leather?? mine is fading out..

ChrisMan287

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That is not true. I've been cleaning my leather for a probably a year now with no problems. After the clean I always use Lexol conditioner. It's the best.

Hm give the leather a good cleaning with soap and water. Use the eraser. Finish off with Lexol leather conditioner.

goathead

DO NOT use it on paint. The Magic Eraser has abrasives in it.

ChrisMan287

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Yeah I figured. I was gonna try it on some old junk parts and see. There's a special pack just for wheels/tires. Here are some before and after pix of 1 of my rims on my '96.

Before:

After:


Not perfect, but a lot better.

max ride 41

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^^^ or, you could just wash the rims at the car wash.....

ChrisMan287

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Car wash wouldn't have been enough. I really had to scrub to get the salt and brake dust from basically the whole winter. When I washed the car after, the rims were perfect. Those pix were before the car wash.

goathead

Damn, looks nice!

ChrisMan287

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Thanx. Still gotta fully detail the whole car, but its too cold for that.

denbigh97

I think Mr.Clean Magic Eraser is microabrasive. Use claybar on the paint instead. You will like the results.

ChrisMan287

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Yeah claybar is the best. I was just wondering if it could be used on paint just cause it had never been discussed before and these Erasers are pretty good.

acecars

Don't use the magic eraser on your paint, but it's the very BEST way to remove wax from black trim.

ChrisMan287

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Hm I'll have to try that. It works great on leather and rims/tires.

StH1110

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Just because it's abrasive shouldn't matter, polishing compound has abrasives in it. Wouldn't it be fine if you used a sealant after?

StH1110

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And yes, old thread is very old.

Azmax61

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I did this after reading this and am totally impressed. It pulled dirt & grime that other cleaners would'nt.

Azmax61

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Oh and its only like $3 for a pack of 4 if you buy store brand.

red09sv

So there's a few saying to do it on leather and few saying not too...I'll tell you, I did it on my suv's leather wrapped steering wheel....destroyed it....so do what you want with that... Lol

95maxrider

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I have used the magic eraser on leather, and as long as the leather is thick, you can get away with using it once on a tough spot. DO NOT clean all your leather with this thing, as it is abrasive and can wear through thin leather quick. I've had this happen when using it on a 4th gen leather steering wheel. Best best bet for tough stains is first just soapy water with a microfiber towel, followed by leather cleaner if that doesn't do it. If both don't get it, then you can spot treat with the magic eraser.

It has been said, but should be reiterated, that you should never use it on paint. That's what real polish or clay bar is for. Chris seems to have good results using it on a nasty wheel, but the same results could be had with good wheel cleaner (I really like the P21S gel wheel cleaner), clay bar, and maybe a metal polish on certain types of finishes. Sure, the eraser might work, but it might also remove clear coat or mar the finish.