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Old 12-16-2014, 12:39 PM   #1
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I have a 72 GMC 3/4 ton and was wondering if any one knows a good way to clean the door panels? I have tried soap water and a sponge but doesn't seem to get in all textured areas.

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Old 12-16-2014, 12:53 PM   #2
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Try hand cleaner that has pumice in it.
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Old 12-16-2014, 12:54 PM   #3
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I have a 72 GMC 3/4 ton and was wondering if any one knows a good way to clean the door panels? I have tried soap water and a sponge but doesn't seem to get in all textured areas.

Thank you
I have always had good luck with 409 for door panels.....
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Old 12-16-2014, 12:59 PM   #4
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Mr clean Magic eraser
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Old 12-16-2014, 01:06 PM   #5
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Thank you all i will try those methods
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Old 12-16-2014, 01:09 PM   #6
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I use either windex or purple power. Usually I water down the purple power though.
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Old 12-16-2014, 01:34 PM   #7
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Use a diluted degreaser like purple power.
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Old 12-16-2014, 02:49 PM   #8
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I've been told that soaking them in the bath tub is a good way to get them really clean as well haven't tried it yet
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Old 12-16-2014, 03:04 PM   #9
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I use either windex or purple power. Usually I water down the purple power though.
I use the same method
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Old 12-16-2014, 03:06 PM   #10
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You can use ANY of those products, they'll all work, with a brush. They're at Wal-Mart for scrubbing dishes, like $3. Shoot you might have one in the kitchen right now you could go steal.
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Old 12-16-2014, 05:05 PM   #11
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Steal the scrub brush from the kitchen along with the Simple Green, fill the tub with hot water, add the simple green, scrub with pilfered brush, drain and clean said tub, dry panels with wife's bath towel, wipe hands on curtains and your done. (Do this while wife is out shopping).
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Old 12-16-2014, 05:22 PM   #13
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Old 12-19-2014, 11:58 PM   #14
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Media blast your door panels. check this thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ast+door+panel

I did my 72 parchment panels and they look new. Also, use spray clear 'satin' or semi=gloss paint to seal the plastic, if you don't it wont clean up when it gets dirty. Mine are now 2 years since blasting and still look new with a damp rag. You can prob. get yours done for $40 or so.
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Steal the scrub brush from the kitchen along with the Simple Green, fill the tub with hot water, add the simple green, scrub with pilfered brush, drain and clean said tub, dry panels with wife's bath towel, wipe hands on curtains and your done. (Do this while wife is out shopping).
Good Luck and remember to deny everything.
Excellent advice.

If you want to take it a step farther, ReneKeene has a good how-to on refinishing starting on post #1378.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...401176&page=56
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Old 12-20-2014, 02:55 PM   #16
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I use Purple Power and a plastic brush. I rinse them and dry them well and then I spray them down with Armorall and spray it on thick...I leave them overnight without wiping the Armorall off allowing it soak in overnight...They look like new in the morning! I use this method for all plastic parts and even the armrests come out looking like new...
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