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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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What do you guys find to be best for cleaning an ebony interior? The Meguiar's that I've always used on my other cars seems to just dry streaky. It's starting to drive me crazy.
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Hmmm, that's what I use.. Are you wiping it off before it dries ?
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What do you guys find to be best for cleaning an ebony interior? The Meguiar's that I've always used on my other cars seems to just dry streaky. It's starting to drive me crazy.
I use a product called ICE...wipe on/wipe off...good for textured finishes and smooth...dries clean...not shine or wet...anyway...thats what I use...

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Hmmm, that's what I use.. Are you wiping it off before it dries ?
Hmm, seems like I've tried it all ways. I've made sure it went on evenly and wet and then moved on to the next panel/part, or I've massaged it in till it goes nearly dry. Still streaky.
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For actual cleaning and conditioning many of us use Zaino Leather Cleaner and Leather In A Bottle conditioner. Works fantastic, no streaking, no shine, just looks and smells great.
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For actual cleaning and conditioning many of us use Zaino Leather Cleaner and Leather In A Bottle conditioner. Works fantastic, no streaking, no shine, just looks and smells great.
For the panels, dash and everything???
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Hmm, seems like I've tried it all ways. I've made sure it went on evenly and wet and then moved on to the next panel/part, or I've massaged it in till it goes nearly dry. Still streaky.
I'm at a loss then. I'm sure you'll get plenty of options from people here. If you find something good please let us know.
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Originally Posted by RicK T
For actual cleaning and conditioning many of us use Zaino Leather Cleaner and Leather In A Bottle conditioner. Works fantastic, no streaking, no shine, just looks and smells great.
I use the ICE for the interior surfaces...because of the variety of textures and for the leather I use the harley davidson leather treatment...just because I have it for the bike...works for me...

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Originally Posted by mountain ride
I use the ICE for the interior surfaces...because of the variety of textures and for the leather I use the harley davidson leather treatment...just because I have it for the bike...works for me...

Thanks. Where do you buy ICE? Is that the product company name or..?
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Originally Posted by ruf455
Thanks. Where do you buy ICE? Is that the product company name or..?
ICE is made by Turtle Wax

http://www.turtlewax.com/
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ICE is made by Turtle Wax

http://www.turtlewax.com/
Great, thanks!
Anyone suggest anything else?
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I tried several interior products, but I'm back to original Armor All. The key is to apply lightly and wipe off the excess. I used an interior spray by Mothers, but it didn't seem to do much. On my seats I used leather conditioner. I only use Armor All on the doors, center console and dash, but on the dash I can go for weeks by just wiping with a slightly damp cloth, which keeps the glare down but still has a sheen to it.
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Originally Posted by ruf455
For the panels, dash and everything???
Yes, everything but the smooth, hard surfaces.

Just a side note, my wife who has always been a Zymol/Lexol fan, got tired of messing around last year and tried my Zaino in her BMW. She loves it and it is all she will use now.
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For actual cleaning and conditioning many of us use Zaino Leather Cleaner and Leather In A Bottle conditioner. Works fantastic, no streaking, no shine, just looks and smells great.
Zaino Leather Clnr takes grease & sharpie marker off your leather seats w/out leaving a spot.
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I don't like the gloss look.
This makes it right and safe for other surfaces.
my 2¢
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here is a related thread on this

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...or-panels.html
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For cleaning (including leather seats) , Griot's Interior cleaner works very well. For "finish" of the vinyl in the car, I use 303 Aerospace protectant.
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Aerospace 303
Leather, vinyl, it's all good.

http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...Product_ID=428
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"Finished Leather" means the leather is sealed? So 303 won't penetrate? Not sure I'll take that chance and will use 303 on all vinyl and a good leather cleaner on the hide.
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Originally Posted by Sherman Fretwell
"Finished Leather" means the leather is sealed? So 303 won't penetrate? Not sure I'll take that chance and will use 303 on all vinyl and a good leather cleaner on the hide.
No, I meant 303 as a finish after cleaning on ONLY the cheap (no seats) vinyl like the doors, dash etc. I use Griots interior leather/vinyl cleaner on the seats and steering wheel. You can condition the leather seat surface with Lexol. All the rest of the
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