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Old 04-13-09, 11:33 AM
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Default Best (safest) wood trim cleaner?

Based on your experience, which is the best wood-trim cleaner (Brand).
will Windex, or Pledge do the job?
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I've been using Orange Glow with no issues; a little greasy, though. I also think 303 aerospace works.
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Simply wiping with a microfiber towel is good enough for me.

I mean, how dirty can it get?
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i just picked up a bottle of 303 aerospace and it works great. the nice thing is you can use it on the dash and trim too so you don't have to use multiple products. you can just wipe everything down at once. it's primarily a protectant. it claims to block all UV light for 6 months.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Simply wiping with a microfiber towel is good enough for me.

I mean, how dirty can it get?
303 aerospace adds a slight shine and protects it from fading. it also seems to hide the little micro scratches that build up over time. i just bought it to do my dash and trim but was pleasantly surprised how well it worked on the wood.
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303 aerospace & pledge work fine
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I use water and Pledge.
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Fantastic. I already have 303 Aerospace. I though it was good for rubber only. And what a fantastic job it does. All the rubber looks true-black. Great news on using it on the trim. Maybe i can use it on the displays too...
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i wouldn't use it on the nav screen. for that, i'd use distilled water and a microfiber cloth.
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Pledge wipes and a microfiber towel.

1. get a detailer brush. it's a small brush similiar to a paintbrush but smaller and round.
2. brush the wood so that there's no more dust particles on the wood.
3. get the pledge wipe and wipe wood
4. wait for a minute or so.
5. get microfiber towel and gently wipe the excess and flipping the towel over to gently buff the wood to a shine.


NOTE: the pledge wipes is a yellow bag and the wipes has a scent of lemon.

thanks..
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I use Meguiars Quik Interior Detailer and a microfiber towel for the wood and everything else on the interior.
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Originally Posted by Gojirra99
I use water and Pledge.
That's all I ever used for over twenty years, works great and not expensive. I try to wipe down the wood on a monthly basis, still looks like new !!
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I have been using Cory Super High Gloss Piano and Furniture Polish for years and all is well. Lexus wood trim is made by Yamaha, the same folks who makes pianos. That's where I got the idea from after using this product at home.

The nice thing about this polish is aside from the high gloss that it gives to the wood, it protects it from dust as well. It makes the wood very slippery. Even fingerprints wont stick, for weeks! Touch it and you'll feel how slippery it is. You can buy it from eBay, just type the name above.
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You can get Cory from here.. http://www.stevespianoservice.com/cleaning.htm
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Originally Posted by whitels
I have been using Cory Super High Gloss Piano and Furniture Polish for years and all is well. Lexus wood trim is made by Yamaha, the same folks who makes pianos. That's where I got the idea from after using this product at home.

The nice thing about this polish is aside from the high gloss that it gives to the wood, it protects it from dust as well. It makes the wood very slippery. Even fingerprints wont stick, for weeks! Touch it and you'll feel how slippery it is. You can buy it from eBay, just type the name above.

If the wood is protected by a clear coat, you arent working on wood. Right?


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