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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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i really dislike cleaning auto interiors. has anyone tried meguires spray interior detailer? it is theoretically good for all surfaces and doesn't get shiney like 'armour[?] all' did. other suggestions are also welcome. some of you recommended nxt car wash and it is great, hope to find something as good for interior. thanks bc
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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I prefer to use either Zaino, Aerospace 303 or Conneuisors Choice on my plastic interior parts since I do not like it very shiny. But for the most part all I do is wipe it down with a damp cloth and put Z10 on my leather seats.
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 08:55 PM
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I use the Meguiar's Interior Quick Detailer all the time. It really is a great maintenance product. It leaves a perfectly matte shine that's dry to the touch.
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 11:32 PM
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my vote: clean off everything with a damp cloth first. then use 303 on the dash and vinyl stuff.

I use some Meguiar's leather conditioner on the seats.
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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 07:24 AM
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http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html

303 Protectant leaves a nice satin residue, has UV protection built in and works wonders for interior. As Bugman said, usually only a damp towel or wipe is needed to clean properly prior to sealing the interior.
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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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The Meguiars detailer is great. It leaves a matte finish and lasts a long time.
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Originally Posted by Killrwheels@Autogeek
http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html

303 Protectant leaves a nice satin residue, has UV protection built in and works wonders for interior. As Bugman said, usually only a damp towel or wipe is needed to clean properly prior to sealing the interior.


I just wipe the interior down with damp MF towel and go straight to the protectant.

I just ordered another gallon of 303 protectant and a gallon of their cleaner concentrate (which I've never tried but if it's like the other 303 products it should be great...) My last gallon lasted me almost four years and that was after splitting it with a friend. I'll even use 303 on leather seats in between leather dressing applications.

Every so often I'll use the Zaino tire dressing (Z-16) on my vette's inteior and did it yesterday as a matter of fact. Just something a little different now and then. It's just a little more shiny than 303, but nowhere near as shiny as most stuff. The Zaino leather cleaner and dressing is great stuff too. I have three cars with leather seats so I save the Zaino for the vette and use 303 for the others. The leather in the '02 is holding up very well with this regime and I've seen some badly cracked leather in C5's and hope to avoid their fate.
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