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Old 07-20-11 | 12:42 PM
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I am looking for high quality products to clean the Interior of My 2011 IS C 250. I have Black Leather Seats, Black Dash......

My exterior is Obsidian. I use Meguiar's products for the exterior.

What about Meguiar's products for the interior? They are easy to get but I want what you Pro's use.

Any suggestions and comments are appreciated.

I have cleaned Cars before but this is our 1st Lexus and we are proud of it and want the best for it! LOL
Old 07-20-11 | 05:31 PM
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No pro, but....
Quik Interior Detailer for cleaning nearly everything interior. Follow that with Natural Shine on the dash to protect and NOT have glossy in your eyes shine. Instead a nice satin finish.

I haven't used the Meguiar's leather products. The top of the line would be Gold Class. My leather is parchment and i'm still using Woolite to clean it.

I've seen all those products at AutoZone, Advanced Auto, O'Reilly's and WalMart.
Old 07-21-11 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DunWkg
No pro, but....
Quik Interior Detailer for cleaning nearly everything interior. Follow that with Natural Shine on the dash to protect and NOT have glossy in your eyes shine. Instead a nice satin finish.

I haven't used the Meguiar's leather products. The top of the line would be Gold Class. My leather is parchment and i'm still using Woolite to clean it.

I've seen all those products at AutoZone, Advanced Auto, O'Reilly's and WalMart.
Thanks for the info.
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For leather, use Lexol.

Tires and Rims many people have their own preference.

For chrome rims, I really like Meguiar's Chrome rim cleaner, and Mother's chrome polish.

For the tires, I'd say any $10-12 bottle Autozone or even walmart works well.

For the dash, DONT use Armoral.

For the exterior, Meguairs gold class is great.
Old 07-21-11 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by NVTHSLEX
For leather, use Lexol.

Tires and Rims many people have their own preference.

For chrome rims, I really like Meguiar's Chrome rim cleaner, and Mother's chrome polish.

For the tires, I'd say any $10-12 bottle Autozone or even walmart works well.

For the dash, DONT use Armoral.

For the exterior, Meguairs gold class is great.

What would you use to clean the dash?
Old 07-22-11 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by smackman
I am looking for high quality products to clean the Interior of My 2011 IS C 250. I have Black Leather Seats, Black Dash......

My exterior is Obsidian. I use Meguiar's products for the exterior.

What about Meguiar's products for the interior? They are easy to get but I want what you Pro's use.

Any suggestions and comments are appreciated.

I have cleaned Cars before but this is our 1st Lexus and we are proud of it and want the best for it! LOL
im not a big meg's fan except for their all purpose cleaner.

EXTERIOR

Wolfgang Clay
http://www.autogeek.net/woclco.html

Pinnacle Bodyworks Shampoo
http://www.autogeek.net/pinbodsham.html

Pinnacle Swirl Remover
http://www.autogeek.net/pin220.html

Pinnacle Finishing Polish
http://www.autogeek.net/pin230.html

Pinnacle Pre-Wax Cleanser
http://www.autogeek.net/pinpainclean.html

Wolfgang Fuzion Wax
http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-fuz...r-car-wax.html

or

DODO Juice Supernatural Wax- i like them both a lot
http://www.autogeek.net/natural-carnauba-wax.html

Wheel Wells, Bug and Tar Removal, Engine Bay, Tires- Megs APC
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-all...plus-d103.html

Wheels- Sonax Wheel Cleaner (hands down the BEST) & Daytona Wheel Brush
http://www.autogeek.net/sonax-wheel-cleaner.html

Tire Shine- Sonax Tire Gel
http://www.autogeek.net/sonax-tire-gloss-gel.html

INTERIOR

Leather- Lexol Cleaner and Conditioner
http://www.autogeek.net/lexol-leather-kit-16oz.html

Dash, Door Panels, Trim, etc- einszett Deep Clean
http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einzett-plastic-cleaner.html

Carpet- Wolfgang Carpet and Upholstry Cleaner
http://www.autogeek.net/wg5200.html

Carpet- Wolfgang Spot Eliminator
http://www.autogeek.net/wg5000.html

GLASS

Stoner
http://www.autogeek.net/stoninglas.html


im not a "pro" though

detailing is a hobby of mine. these are the products i prefer
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For the dash, I would use an all purpose cleaner and a microfiber.

I would also suggestion pearl gloss, but since your dash is black the sun will reflect off it when your driving.

Armoral on the dash is a definate no, because it seeps through the dash and
cracks the dash from the inside out. Thats one reason why the dash rattles.
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You cannot beat Leatherique prestine clean and rejuvenator oil for your leather seats or other leather surfaces. As for the rest of the interior my favorite is Autoglym interior shampoo. I tried alot of stuff, but in my opinion these two products are at the top 2 or 3 in the WORLD.
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Oh yeah and don't forget 303 Aerospace protectant after you are done cleaning. That stuff is KILLER. Not cheap but you did say you want the best.
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meg's apc+ for dash+panels. then cover with 303 aerospace.

for seats use leatherique or leather masters then cover with 303 aerospace.
Old 07-22-11 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jetfire
meg's apc+ for dash+panels. then cover with 303 aerospace.

for seats use leatherique or leather masters then cover with 303 aerospace.
I've been thinking about using 303 protectant on seats after a cleaning, but I don't think it's a common practice. How has that been working out for you? Thank.
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i like it a lot. doesn't leave the seats glossy and provides UV protection. Since my leather seats are coated with vinyl, 303 works great.
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I used these for my interior. These prodcuts work very well for my interior. Its not a glossy shine like armor-all and does not leave a greasy/oily feeling, just a nice satin finish and smooth like a babies bottom.

http://www.adamspolishes.com/c-18-in...-products.aspx
Old 07-24-11 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Jetfire
i like it a lot. doesn't leave the seats glossy and provides UV protection. Since my leather seats are coated with vinyl, 303 works great.
Are my seats coated with vinyl?
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For leather cleaning.. Leatherique pristine clean & rejuvenator followed by Einzette leather conditioner works great (and smells greater). 303 for the dash panels. Single application for a matte finish, double application for a more glossy finish.

303 works great as a tire shine/UV protector as well!


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