[InTheNightKitchen]

All I know is I didn't do it lol but I just noticed it. Does anyone have any ideas on how to remove this scuff? It's only on the surface so I'm assuming/hoping there's a solution.

[InTheNightKitchen]

Bump for solution

[ceb]

Some driver did it.

I'd start with a damp rag. If that doesn't work I'd try some soap and finish off with aerospace 303.

[335xi_zer0]

agree with the rag.

i'd actually maybe even get some rubbing compound. Have you tried maybe Meguiar's PlastX? It works real well with areas like that. Get some of it and really put some elbow grease on there.

afterwards wipe off and use 303 to make it shine again.

[BMWsky]

If none of the above suggestions work, try some 105 and an orange pad with a Porter Cable.

[ceb]

Originally Posted by 335xi_zer0

agree with the rag.

i'd actually maybe even get some rubbing compound. Have you tried maybe Meguiar's PlastX? It works real well with areas like that. Get some of it and really put some elbow grease on there.

afterwards wipe off and use 303 to make it shine again.

Woah Nellie

That area of the seat has a matte, slightly textured surface. You cant use anything abrasive or you'll end up with a shiny spot.

It'll come off with soap and water (maybe a bit of simple green) but don't use anything abrasive. If it doesn't come off easily then post back here. I've got some other thoughts.

[ceb]

Originally Posted by BMWsky

If none of the above suggestions work, try some 105 and an orange pad with a Porter Cable.

You're kidding, right?

You do know that the area is around the base of the seat.

[335xi_zer0]

Originally Posted by ceb

Woah Nellie

That area of the seat has a matte, slightly textured surface. You cant use anything abrasive or you'll end up with a shiny spot.

It'll come off with soap and water (maybe a bit of simple green) but don't use anything abrasive. If it doesn't come off easily then post back here. I've got some other thoughts.

Reason I said to use PlastX was to cut the scuff down a little. Soap and water will get the scuff to stop being white but it won't make it smooth again.

The PlastX shouldn't make it shiny but I agree it might discolor a little. That being said, use 303 to bring that back. It's not going to be perfect again but it'll look better than it does now. For the texturing, that might have to be a sacrifice for the look.

Depends on what you want done OP. If you just want the scuff to look black again, do what ceb said.

If the shiny spot is way too noticeable, hand polishing may do the trick.

[BMWsky]

Originally Posted by ceb

You're kidding, right?

You do know that the area is around the base of the seat.

I was viewing from my phone...so no, I wasn't kidding, just didn't see it clearly as I thought it looked like the rear bumper.

[Envious Eric]

stop kicking the door and the seat! I maintain a M3 for a client and I havent had to clear/fix his door / seat in two years....

[Envious Eric]

terry cloth towel or a WW MF towel with some warm water and a drop of soap/apc will work just fine

[MUNDA]

Use the "mr clean magic eraser". it works wonders on scuffs that are on plastic. Just dampen the sponge, and the scuff will be gone in seconds.

[ceb]

Originally Posted by MUNDA

Use the "mr clean magic eraser". it works wonders on scuffs that are on plastic. Just dampen the sponge, and the scuff will be gone in seconds.

No, NO, NO!!

The MrClean magic eraser is abrasive. It'll leave shiny bits on the seat base.

[InTheNightKitchen]

Ok guys nothing worked it's just to deep of a scuff, I'm just going to buy a new piece. Looked it up on realoem and the part is like $12.00, can't beat that. After install I'll just have everyone, myself included sit like a yogi and levitate into the seats

But thanks to everyone who contributed a suggestion, pound and a bear hug