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      08-18-2008, 07:04 AM   #1
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Melamine foam - aka Mr Clean Magic Eraser made by Procter & Gamble

Melamine foam

Read the skinny at Wikipedia, it works like sandpaper.
It does remove a very fine layer of whatever you apply it to. First wipes, like sandpaper, it removes the most. BASF was the original maker, and the link on Wikipedia is worth reading.

I tried it. It works great! If you have a scuff and it won't come off using regular cleaners, it's time for Magic. Basically the scuff is sanded off.

DO NOT use it on anything that is shiny, as it won't be after you use it.

So if you have those marks from your shoes, you can remove it.

Review here

BTW do not ever use this on any pained trim! It will take the paint off for sure! And I have read that it can really hurt little children's skin. So do not leave it lying around! It is not just a little white sponge!!!!! Do a Google if you doubt this.

I do recommend you test it on something other than your car first if you want to see how it works on plastic. Maybe try it on an older car first? Anyway, hope this helps. Oh and you do need to wet it first. RTFM

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      08-19-2008, 08:24 AM   #2
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What part of the car did you use it on?

My wifes mini cooper has some scuff marks on the black plastic trim on the exterior of the car,...wonder if it would work on that?:iono:
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      08-19-2008, 08:29 AM   #3
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I have a dashboard sponge that looks like that. It works great on picking up the dust that seems to grow there at a rapid pace.

I hadn't thought to use that thing elsewhere and after reading your post, I'm glad I didn't think to use it elsewhere! Thanks!
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      09-08-2008, 06:39 PM   #4
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Thanks for the tip!

I've used it on the hard plastic area my 3 series - on the door sill to remove a tough scuff mark left behind from a red shoe. It worked great!
Also used it on the Alloy rims (removed the grease like magic)!

Spotted no signs of damage on those surfaces...

Any Thoughts?
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I painted my bathroom recently and some paint ended up on the ceiling, even with blue tape. I've been able to remove it with a Magic Eraser. They're pretty aggressive, I've actually cut through the base layer of paint in a few spots. I certainly wouldn't recommend them on a car's paint, and would be very careful on interior plastics or leather.
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