Interior Prep. for Winter Storage
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Interior Prep. for Winter Storage
Sadly, it is nearing the time of year to prepare for storage. I have seen and learned a lot of valuable information on exterior care, but what about the interior? What kind of leather cleaners and conditioners are recommended? Should I use some kind of drier bags or moth ***** for long storage? I have even heard of laundry softener sheets being used. This is my first winter with this car and will likely be stored for 4 to 41/2 mos. in a clean dry garage.
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When I put my car away for the winter, I just take a moist cloth and wipe down the leather to get any dust/dirt off and then dry it with a clean soft cloth. I do not put any conditioners on the leather.
As for the rest of the interior, I put a couple of Bounce dryer sheets inside to keep any critters away. You can also use mothballs. Some owners put some packets of moisture absorbent inside just to be sure there is no moisture lingering inside if you have that problem in the garage.
As for the rest of the interior, I put a couple of Bounce dryer sheets inside to keep any critters away. You can also use mothballs. Some owners put some packets of moisture absorbent inside just to be sure there is no moisture lingering inside if you have that problem in the garage.
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Lot's of guys will chime in with useful tips.
Bounce dryer sheets can also be used to stuff a couple into each of the exhaust tips. Then cover the tip (with another bounce sheet) and use a rubber band, or piece of soft tape to hold it in place.
If you store the car in a place susceptible to mice, you gotta keep them out of your car.
A piece of carpet under each tire, also.
Don
Bounce dryer sheets can also be used to stuff a couple into each of the exhaust tips. Then cover the tip (with another bounce sheet) and use a rubber band, or piece of soft tape to hold it in place.
If you store the car in a place susceptible to mice, you gotta keep them out of your car.
A piece of carpet under each tire, also.
Don
