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06-30-2007, 07:35 PM | #1 |
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Interior Detailing
Hi everyone. Historically, I have just used simple wipes (i.e. - armor all wipes) to wipe/clean my dash, instruments, etc... However, I feel that this might not be enough. I used some Turtle Wax interior vinal spray but I found it made huge streaks and left it looking very spotty on my dash.
Should I be using something other than wipes to 1) protect, and 2) make it look cleaner and more shiney? Thanks! |
06-30-2007, 07:57 PM | #2 |
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Lot of people on here use Meguire's NXT interior dash spray. I have... it's great.
If you're having a problem with streaking, are you spraying directly onto the dash? You should spray onto your lint-free cloth and wipe it on.
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06-30-2007, 08:57 PM | #3 |
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Yes - I sprayed onto my cloth then wiped the dash. Perhaps I sprayed too much or I am just not using a good enough product. Thanks for the tips.
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07-08-2007, 01:21 AM | #4 |
What kind of car is that?
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maguiers has a disposable wipes thing u can get for interiors. i've had great results
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07-08-2007, 01:43 AM | #5 |
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07-09-2007, 01:44 AM | #6 |
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quick bit of advice, dont use armor-all to detail the interior of any car. in long term use, armor-all actually dries out the vinyl and causes cracking. also, you shouldnt be seeking a shiny interior. the only thing that shine will do is cause glare on your windshield, reducing your visibilty. you want a product that will moisturize your interior vinyl, and contain some sort of UV protectant to prevent fading. keep the shine on the outside of the car!! not to peddle products, but i use meguiars vinyl treatment. minimal shine, cleans out grease and grime, and leaves a pearlescent layer for UV protection. good stuff...
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07-09-2007, 05:46 AM | #7 |
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I always just used water and a rag cause I figured the interior wouldn't shine that much anyhow.
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07-09-2007, 06:11 PM | #8 |
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07-09-2007, 06:36 PM | #9 |
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wet rag all the way, I hate shiny interiors personally
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08-05-2007, 04:34 AM | #10 |
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+1 for wet rag.
Most of the interior materials have a textured surface and so IMO doesn't look all that great shiny. I just use a damp microfiber cloth (like $5 for three at K-Mart/Walmart/whereever)) and a compressor afterwards to blow away any lint.
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08-15-2007, 04:49 AM | #11 |
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wet rag will do, personally i don't recommend using soap in detailing your interiors, just water is enough to clean your dash...
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08-15-2007, 10:14 AM | #12 |
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I find the interior marks up really easily just from normal use. I think it's just skin from my arm etc, but it's annoying. Never had a vehicle which marks up this easily, so far I have been able to wipe it off with a wet rag, but would be nice if it didn't show so easily.
Maybe I need to use moisture cream? It also happens on my wifes side, but I don't notice it when I ride in my friends yaris. weird. |
08-15-2007, 10:24 AM | #13 | |
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08-15-2007, 03:47 PM | #14 | |
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08-15-2007, 04:02 PM | #16 |
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I use these orange something cleaning wipes, looks like the can the armor-all wipes comes in but without the armor-all. The dash stays nice and new looking, not shiny like the armor-all look.
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08-16-2007, 01:30 AM | #17 |
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+3 for wet rag, I don't dig shiny dashboards.
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