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  1. 00 550

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    #1 00 550, Feb 10, 2022
    I have not driven car much in last year but just took it out and found this weird white powder all over both sun visors and black plastic of roof center console where reading lights are. What the heck is this stuff?? I don’t recall ever cleaning the sun visors with any type of liquid cleaner which is the only thing I can think this may be related to. Any thoughts of what it is, or ideas how to remedy the mess?
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  2. centerfireman

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    #2 centerfireman, Feb 10, 2022
    Is it possible that it is some sort of mold? It looks like you live in humid country and I suppose that is possible.
     
  3. Rifledriver

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    #3 Rifledriver, Feb 10, 2022
    Your kid set off a fire extinguisher in the car?
     
  4. Qavion

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    #4 Qavion, Feb 10, 2022
    I used to see something similar in aircraft cockpits. It wasn't mold (aircraft cockpits are usually extremely dry and well-ventilated), but, I was told, it was something that pilots were exhaling or excreting (salt?).

    Of course, if you live near the sea...
     
  5. Bluebottle

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    #5 Bluebottle, Feb 10, 2022
    Best be careful mentioning white powder on line - you never know who might be listening!;)
     
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  6. JJ

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    #6 JJ, Feb 10, 2022
    Has Nigel Stepney been anywhere near your garage?
     
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  7. flash32

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    #7 flash32, Feb 10, 2022
    Can it be the dressing drying out .. whenever leather cleaner /condition

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  8. Il Tifoso

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    #8 Il Tifoso, Feb 10, 2022
    Blow residue? Oh wait… that would make sense if this was a car from the 80s! :rolleyes:
     
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  9. dannyg

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    #9 dannyg, Feb 10, 2022
    I changed the trunk seal, old one had a ton of this white powder along the inside that ended up all on the carpet of the trunk. I’m guessing it’s dried out adhesive of some sort.
     
  10. 00 550

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    #10 00 550, Feb 11, 2022
    ‍♂️No fire extinguisher. And it’s not blow. Lol. I have no idea what it is. I’ll try and clean it up and see what happens.
     
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  11. 00 550

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    #11 00 550, Feb 11, 2022
    That was supposed to be a hand over face emoji to start my reply. Guess it didn’t take
     
  12. Rifledriver

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    #12 Rifledriver, Feb 11, 2022
    On the rubber seals it is usually mold release agent.
     
  13. marce

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    #13 marce, Feb 11, 2022
    Hey John how are you?
    So did you replace any cars after you sold some ?
    any sellers remorse over either ferrari ?
     
  14. plastique999

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    #14 plastique999, Feb 11, 2022
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