Detailing interior
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Detailing interior
What are you using to detail your interior? My 2005 coupe door panels and dash are painted I was told by a forum vendor. When I use different detailing spray the door panels and dash turn whitish, tried several different brands of detailing spray but just can't seem to get the nice black look I want. Any recommendations?
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VRT will say on the bottle not for interior but talking to Adams rep and telling him I like a higher gloss he admits to using the VRT on his dash and door panels as well.. Has uv protection that most all products claim to have.. I think the reason they say not for interior is it would make a seat or steering wheel slick.
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Adam's Total Interior Detailer for low sheen matte type finish on dash, and trim, and Adam's Leather Conditioner on seats and door panels.
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What are you using to detail your interior? My 2005 coupe door panels and dash are painted I was told by a forum vendor. When I use different detailing spray the door panels and dash turn whitish, tried several different brands of detailing spray but just can't seem to get the nice black look I want. Any recommendations?
While I don't know your specific interior, the OEM interior is actually a plastic type material. When left alone it does take on a white appearance due to its makeup. Often times a damp towel with just a bit of APC (All Purpose Cleaner) will clean them up and prep for any interior protectant.
The OEM leather in the car is coated, so you don't need to use heavy cleaners. You can use a damp towel or a product like LeatherMasters that was designed for automotive leather.
Let Autogeek know if you need additional hints .....
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303 Protectant is the number one seller to the Vette crowd and for good reason, its not oily and has a nice matte fresh look. It also has a great sunscreen built in. You can also use it outside the car on trim and tires as desired.
While I don't know your specific interior, the OEM interior is actually a plastic type material. When left alone it does take on a white appearance due to its makeup. Often times a damp towel with just a bit of APC (All Purpose Cleaner) will clean them up and prep for any interior protectant.
The OEM leather in the car is coated, so you don't need to use heavy cleaners. You can use a damp towel or a product like LeatherMasters that was designed for automotive leather.
Let Autogeek know if you need additional hints .....
While I don't know your specific interior, the OEM interior is actually a plastic type material. When left alone it does take on a white appearance due to its makeup. Often times a damp towel with just a bit of APC (All Purpose Cleaner) will clean them up and prep for any interior protectant.
The OEM leather in the car is coated, so you don't need to use heavy cleaners. You can use a damp towel or a product like LeatherMasters that was designed for automotive leather.
Let Autogeek know if you need additional hints .....
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You know, I've tried to like 303. Works great on my weatherstripping but for me, it streaks too much on the interior pieces...not a consistent coverage. You all don't have the same issue? I use it religiously on the weatherstripping though.
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