Best original interior cleaner/protectant?
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Best original interior cleaner/protectant?
I have a 75 convertible with the original top and interior. I was wondering what those of you with original interiors out there in Forumland use to clean and protect yours. Any advice is, as always, greatly appreciated! Thanks you guys and take care!
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I use Harley Davidson leather protectant.
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You didn't mention whether you had a leather interior, or vinyl one. If leather, the items listed above are what you need. (For cleaning leather, use saddle soap with dampened cloth; then buff with clean cloth).
If you have a vinyl interior, clean with Simple Green / water; rinse well (wet cloth); then when dry, apply a coating (or 2) of "303" protectant for plastics/vinyl. It is the best protectant for plastics, vinyl, even rubber hoses and outside surfaces of tires.
This stuff is a polymer protectant with water base. When dry, it won't peel, won't yellow, blocks UV rays, and makes stuff look just like new. I used Nu-Vinyl for over 40 years, until it went off the market a couple of years ago. The 303 polymer stuff is EXACTLY the same as in Nu-Vinyl.
It's also great for vinyl tops, plastic convertible windows, etc. etc. Greatest single car appearance product on the market today!!!
If you have a vinyl interior, clean with Simple Green / water; rinse well (wet cloth); then when dry, apply a coating (or 2) of "303" protectant for plastics/vinyl. It is the best protectant for plastics, vinyl, even rubber hoses and outside surfaces of tires.
This stuff is a polymer protectant with water base. When dry, it won't peel, won't yellow, blocks UV rays, and makes stuff look just like new. I used Nu-Vinyl for over 40 years, until it went off the market a couple of years ago. The 303 polymer stuff is EXACTLY the same as in Nu-Vinyl.
It's also great for vinyl tops, plastic convertible windows, etc. etc. Greatest single car appearance product on the market today!!!
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I have detailed a lot of unrestored interiors and I only use griots garage products. You can buy in bulk from amazon. Interior cleaner and interior detailer. For the paint I use their speed shine and complete polish.
