interior cleaning question
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interior cleaning question
Hi All,
I got my first vette a c6. In the past i haven't really been too into the whole detailing thing. But all you forum guys have started to convert me. I have been using Zaino and I wash my car at least once a week. (vs monthly drive thru wash in my old cars) I have black exterior and interior. Man it is hard to keep clean.
Anyway, now that I know what to do on the outside, I need help with the interior. I have zaino leather products for the seats which I like a lot. What is the best for cleaning the rubberized dashboard and sides of the doors?
I got my first vette a c6. In the past i haven't really been too into the whole detailing thing. But all you forum guys have started to convert me. I have been using Zaino and I wash my car at least once a week. (vs monthly drive thru wash in my old cars) I have black exterior and interior. Man it is hard to keep clean.
Anyway, now that I know what to do on the outside, I need help with the interior. I have zaino leather products for the seats which I like a lot. What is the best for cleaning the rubberized dashboard and sides of the doors?
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Trim cleaning:
The interior trim consists of the dash, vents, hard plastic surfaces and vinyl trim. These surfaces all can be cleaned using a damp Microfiber towel and the appropriate cleaner, (Zymol Vinyl) for all plastic surfaces, including wood, as they are protected with a urethane clear coat BTI Chemicals Plexus® Plastic Polish & Cleaner)
Simply apply a small amount of product to damp Microfiber cloth and apply to surface, then buff with a dry Microfiber cloth, usually a small section at a time. Agitate with assorted interior detailing brushes and wipe excess moisture with a terry towel.
Repeat this process on all plastic and vinyl surfaces. Some panels that are heavily soiled may require several cleaning steps to reach desired level. After applying products allow drying and then wipe all surfaces with a damp towel, occasionally apply an ultra violet radiation (UVR) product (303 Aerospace Protectant) on all interior hard surface
The wood trim in most vehicles (Mercedes Benz uses real wood) is protected with a urethane clear coat, polyurethane or a thin lacquer, which is very easily scratched. Remove scratches with a fine polish (Groit's Fine Hand Polish) and then wipe with a damp 100% cotton towel.
Maintenance- use an anti-static plastic cleaner protectant (BTI Chemicals Plexus@ Glass Polish & Cleaner)
JonM
The interior trim consists of the dash, vents, hard plastic surfaces and vinyl trim. These surfaces all can be cleaned using a damp Microfiber towel and the appropriate cleaner, (Zymol Vinyl) for all plastic surfaces, including wood, as they are protected with a urethane clear coat BTI Chemicals Plexus® Plastic Polish & Cleaner)
Simply apply a small amount of product to damp Microfiber cloth and apply to surface, then buff with a dry Microfiber cloth, usually a small section at a time. Agitate with assorted interior detailing brushes and wipe excess moisture with a terry towel.
Repeat this process on all plastic and vinyl surfaces. Some panels that are heavily soiled may require several cleaning steps to reach desired level. After applying products allow drying and then wipe all surfaces with a damp towel, occasionally apply an ultra violet radiation (UVR) product (303 Aerospace Protectant) on all interior hard surface
The wood trim in most vehicles (Mercedes Benz uses real wood) is protected with a urethane clear coat, polyurethane or a thin lacquer, which is very easily scratched. Remove scratches with a fine polish (Groit's Fine Hand Polish) and then wipe with a damp 100% cotton towel.
Maintenance- use an anti-static plastic cleaner protectant (BTI Chemicals Plexus@ Glass Polish & Cleaner)
JonM
