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Old 06-12-06, 10:20 AM
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I have 350/sport/SGM with black interior. Does anyone have any products they recommend to clean the interior (dash, non leather door parts etc.)? I HATE Armour All and want something that will not be shiny/greasy. So far, I have been using only a damp cloth. I just noticed a minor scratch on the rubber(?) on the driver's door (NO CLUE how it got there!!!!) and think that some product might help it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Damp soft cloth.
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Zymol. Expensive, but worth it, IMO. Another good choice that I've worked with is Griot's Garage (again, a little expensive, but worth it).
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SONUS Cockpit Detailer ($12.99 @ Autopia) will leave your interior with a fresh, matte, straight-from-the-factory look. No shiny or greasy buildup like ArmorAll. Plus it cleans great and is safe on all surfaces.
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I use Meguiar's Interior Detailer. Readily available in most autoparts stores, fairly inexpensive (I think I paid $5.99 for my last bottle) and does a good job. After application, it looks like it was never there and plus, I think it smells good too. Works on leather too.
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I purchased 303 Aerospace since it is the highest ratted product on Autopia for interior. It can be applied to plastic, rubber or treated leather. Just tried it last night and LOVE IT. If you don’t over apply, it will not leave a shinny look. Just clean OEM look.
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Originally Posted by IELAWDOG
I have 350/sport/SGM with black interior. Does anyone have any products they recommend to clean the interior (dash, non leather door parts etc.)? I HATE Armour All and want something that will not be shiny/greasy. So far, I have been using only a damp cloth. I just noticed a minor scratch on the rubber(?) on the driver's door (NO CLUE how it got there!!!!) and think that some product might help it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
damp cloth for cleaning. Armor-all does come with non-shiny variety; and if you apply it by spraying it on a piece of damp cloth first, you won't get the white residue/spots.
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Originally Posted by toyemp
I use Meguiar's Interior Detailer. Readily available in most autoparts stores, fairly inexpensive (I think I paid $5.99 for my last bottle) and does a good job. After application, it looks like it was never there and plus, I think it smells good too. Works on leather too.


Best stuff you can find at a great price... no cheapy looking sheen either!
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Whatever you do... dont touch the clear plastics inside the car... just hit them up with pressurized air if you feel they are dusty...

The clear plastic in the car scratches on contact
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Originally Posted by toyemp
I use Meguiar's Interior Detailer. Readily available in most autoparts stores, fairly inexpensive (I think I paid $5.99 for my last bottle) and does a good job. After application, it looks like it was never there and plus, I think it smells good too. Works on leather too.
Does it also condition the leather? Probably not, but I thought I'd ask.
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Originally Posted by SILes300
Does it also condition the leather? Probably not, but I thought I'd ask.
Lexol is GREAT for leather.
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I heard soft scrub works...going to test it out soon.
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IELAWDOG,

We have an automotive care and detailing forum specifically for questions like this and I'm moving your thread there. It's moderated by two professional detailers and has a lot of expert detail fanatic participation.
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Another vote for Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer.

Leaves the surface looking like new. No gloss just new.

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i may have to pick up some of this meguiars stuff . . . that armorall stuff just leaves it too shiny and greasy


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