The kids are not as careful getting in and out of the truck, what is the best way to clean the interior trim to remove shoe scuffs?

Cleaning will lighten it (interior cleaner, tough stuff, etc). It does not feel or look like it is something that is dug into the trim. Maybe I need to change cleaner or use more than a cloth? I do not want to damage it so I thought I would ask before I experiment.

 

try a magic eraser

 

Be ware that magic erasers are physical cleaners, as well as chemical, you might have the same issues.

Without pictures, it's more difficult, but generally you struggle to clean scuffs on interior plastics. You can make sure you're using a decent interior spray, such as Nextzett Cockpit Premium, or their heavy duty plastic cleaner. The tool to clean with will matter for scuff cleaning, such as a stiff bristled brush etc.

 

A little Greased Lighting generally works on this if it's on plastic. Wipe with damp cloth when done.

 

I had to look that up

If it's just a strong degreaser, you can try any number of other products that do the same. Depending on if the scuff has 'moved' the plastic enough, it's still going to boil down to getting something into the 'bend' plastic, and/or a chemical cleaner that will get in there and be strong enough (good idea?) to remove the dirt 100% chemically.

 

This may be a stupid question so please forgive me....

After cleaning, would there be any benefit to wiping the lower door pocket trim and below the glove box with Cerakote? Would that provide a little more protection from scuffs?

 

Do not use a magic eraser or any kind of degreaser. Scuffs suck, but it happens. Magic erasers are fine grit sandpaper. It will dull the entire area. Degreasers and apc's can turn the plastic white, and ruin it. Also, before someone mentions it, do not use heat either! You're only real option is to use a dressing to blend it in (303 aerospace protectant is great). There are professional ways to repair it, but there is absolutely no point to spending the money to have it redone, because it will be scuffed as soon as someone gets in. I just ceramic coated a new Z06 and the plastic was already scuffed. Be thankful you don't have a newer GM, that plastic scuffs if you breathe too close to it.