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Detailing question!!
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From: Van Nuys Ca
Detailing question!!
So I've been trying to find some good products to get for cleaning my '12 vette. I have everything I need for the exterior (soap, wax, polish, clay, etc.). I don't have one single product for cleaning the interior. What do you guys recommend? Need something for the leather, dash (what is the dash made of?) door(and door sill), trim etc. thx for the input
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Racer
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From: Fuquay Varina NC
I do an occasional wipe down with a dark microfiber towel dampened with distilled water. Others will chime with several products. I like the OEM look and found that just about anything you apply will shine it up even if only slightly. Most products made for that usually have an SPF factor which may be of interest.
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From: Arizona
It's a pleather type leather it's not real leather what ever you do don't put anything that will make the dash shiney you will hate life when driving into the sun it reflects off of the windshield and its a wrap. I just use micro fiber rags with water and wipe the dust off if you use a terry cloth it leaves all kinds if lint behind. I plan on redoing the seats so I don't use anything special on the inside but a damp micro fiber
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St. Jude Donor '11
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This is a loaded question. You will get plenty of answers and all sorts of different products.
It depends if you want to buy off the shelf products from the local auto parts store or the big box stores (Welly World and sp on), or order some products from the web.
I use nothing but Adams Detail products and he has great interior products from carpet and upholstery cleaner, to leather cleaner. Also he has a great leather conditioner.
Now back to what you have, you mentioned soap, polish, wax and clay bar, but what you did not mention was a few things, such as
1. what will you wash the car with
2. what will you use to dry it
3. what will you use to lube the clay bar
4. what will you use to apply the polish and wax, and finally
5. what will you use to remove the polish and wax
With out the proper tools for washing, polishing and waxing you can do more harm then good if you are not careful.
I realize this is more then you asked for and with your answer you may bet even more questions.
It depends if you want to buy off the shelf products from the local auto parts store or the big box stores (Welly World and sp on), or order some products from the web.
I use nothing but Adams Detail products and he has great interior products from carpet and upholstery cleaner, to leather cleaner. Also he has a great leather conditioner.
Now back to what you have, you mentioned soap, polish, wax and clay bar, but what you did not mention was a few things, such as
1. what will you wash the car with
2. what will you use to dry it
3. what will you use to lube the clay bar
4. what will you use to apply the polish and wax, and finally
5. what will you use to remove the polish and wax
With out the proper tools for washing, polishing and waxing you can do more harm then good if you are not careful.
I realize this is more then you asked for and with your answer you may bet even more questions.
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From: Stafford VA, home of our wolf den. No house break ins to date.
zaino z7 leather cleaner
zaino z10 leather preservative.. uv rating 40. smells like pure leather too.
keeps my interior looking brand new and smelling brand new..
Zaino show car polish products.. google it.
zaino z10 leather preservative.. uv rating 40. smells like pure leather too.
keeps my interior looking brand new and smelling brand new..
Zaino show car polish products.. google it.
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I use 303 inside. and the z on the out side but it is all the same it only
smells different. I don't think you need polish the new turtle wax is good to. I think it all evoperates in a couple of week anyway.
smells different. I don't think you need polish the new turtle wax is good to. I think it all evoperates in a couple of week anyway.
Melting Slicks
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From: Indianapolis IN
Here ya go, this link will tell you what you need and how to apply it.
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/
Drifting
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From: "Sweet Home Alabama"
Before you start wiping the interior with a bunch of stuff, try a damp micro fiber towel or chamois
Especially the dash, just a damp towel....
Even the carpet, just use a damp microfiber towel to wipe it every now and then.
Bert
RMFT!
Especially the dash, just a damp towel....
Even the carpet, just use a damp microfiber towel to wipe it every now and then.
Bert
RMFT!
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From: CA
St. Jude Donor '17
Agree! Anything that helps to dull the dashboard's reflection in the windshield and doesn't leave any lint is good....but 'wipe' the carpet?
Melting Slicks
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From: One of the Edema Ruh
Zaino is a very good product and I've been pleased with it. I use Megs on the dash and tires. Mothers Chrome Polish for the wheels.
If you want something you can buy local check out Megs NXT 2.0. I've used that and it gives a good shine
Melting Slicks
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From: Indiana
I use Meguiars for the interior, as well as the exterior.
For the exterior, a PorterCable 7424 or 7336 will work well, just follow the speed rules...
Compounding, Polishing...spread on 3, work in on 5.
Wax spread/work on 3
Be careful around the bottom of the fenders, as it will shake loose gravel/pebbles.
And most importantly...Don't rush it.
For the exterior, a PorterCable 7424 or 7336 will work well, just follow the speed rules...
Compounding, Polishing...spread on 3, work in on 5.
Wax spread/work on 3
Be careful around the bottom of the fenders, as it will shake loose gravel/pebbles.
And most importantly...Don't rush it.
Last edited by JLB768; Nov 11, 2012 at 12:08 AM.
