Interior detailing??

[BOTTLEFED]

I know that exterior washing and waxing has been discussed (beaten to death), but I was wondering what products you guys use on the interior - ie. dash, carpet, windows, etc.
I don't want that ArmourAll "glossiness", just a protectant and cleaner and maybe a little shine

TIA
Tim

[dave6666]

I use all of Griot's stuff. Interior cleaner, leather care etc. They are all low gloss low sheen products.

www.griotsgarage.com I think.

[WildWing]

Originally Posted by dave6666

I use all of Griot's stuff. Interior cleaner, leather care etc. They are all low gloss low sheen products.

www.griotsgarage.com I think.

I second that. I use the Griots products as well and they work well. I use the Meguiars quick detail spray if I am in a pinch but the above products are a given. They have the best sheepskin wash mitts as well.

[BOTTLEFED]

thanks,
anything I can pickup at the autostore?
I'm trying to clean it today

[dave6666]

Well, go to the auto parts and see what they have! Meguiars might be found there. Sound like your choice will not be influenced by what we think, but what you can find today.

[Newport Viper]

I use this! Good stuff!




http://www.meguiars.com/?vinyl-rubbe...erior-Detailer

[BOTTLEFED]

Is there anything that works well on the dash - it has a flat finish that doesn't like the normal protectants
Is there any protection for it?

dave6666,
I do want to know what you guys use, I want everyone to benefit from this thread, I just needed to know if there was any good products that I did not have to order online

[AFL in NJ]

You can use a little lemon oil in hot water.... or dilute some Simple Green in water....either do a good job at cleaning without damaging anything.

Regards,
Aaron

[dave6666]

Originally Posted by BOTTLEFED

Is there anything that works well on the dash - it has a flat finish that doesn't like the normal protectants
Is there any protection for it?

dave6666,
I do want to know what you guys use, I want everyone to benefit from this thread, I just needed to know if there was any good products that I did not have to order online

I see a lot of posts on Zanio. I do not use there stuff, but it looks good.

My rule of thumb is that if the big names carry it locally, it is below the standard I want. Soooo, I do not use Meguiars.

Griot's Interior Cleaner is just that. It is not a shine. They do have a product for that - Vinyl & Rudder Dressing, but I have not used it.

I've got a lot of Griot's stuff, and the only disappointment to date is the Long Lasting Tire Dressing. Coats the whole side of your car 3 %$#&ing times with the stuff slinging off. I'll use the rest up on my 4x4!

[plumcrazy]

for the interior, i just like to use a little car wash soap and water on a damp cloth. i dont like anything on it personally. and a ton of Q-tips to help...

[dave6666]

Dry compressed air is great for cracks and crevices too. Open the doors on a breezy day, and jamb that air nozzle into places you can't even get with the Q-tips. Watch the dust cloud.

Dry air is critical for this. Nothing like blowing rusty compressor tank water all inside your car...

Do the step first, as it does stir up dust. Hence, the doors open breezy day approach.

[plumcrazy]

i have done that but i always thought the dust ended up everywhere else....might have to try it again and see.

[rcl4668]

Lexol Vinylex for the interior plastic; great UV protection but with a very matte, non glossy or oil finish.

For the interior windows I use Porsche Glass Cleaner.

Leather cleaning and conditioning: Lexol leather cleaner and Lexol leather conditioner.

See www.carcareonline.com for info on these products and to order.

/Rich

[MTGTS]

Do you need to use anything special for the cognac leather?

[dave6666]

Originally Posted by plumcrazy

i have done that but i always thought the dust ended up everywhere else....might have to try it again and see.

Originally Posted by MTGTS

Do you need to use anything special for the cognac leather?

Plum... That's why you do it first, doors open, breezy day. Most of what you stir up goes to the neighbors house, and the rest, you wipe off with your normal routine.

MTGTS... I know Griot's leather conditioner is not color or dye specific. Others might be.