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Are all interior cleaners garbage ?

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Post by rwinstanley85 » Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:03 pm

Tried 3 different types, and must be honest it’s hard to see any difference ... apart from the fact I’ve run over the surfaces with a cloth . Or are my expectations too high and interior trim doesn’t come up good from cleaning ?
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Post by buzyg » Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:05 pm

Johnsons Baby Wipes. :thumbsup: Can't beat em. :wink:
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Post by rwinstanley85 » Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:30 pm

Cheers mate will give them a go

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Post by ekimj10 » Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:36 pm

I found both the mirror and interior wipes work well.

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Post by Paulr » Sat Feb 24, 2018 11:57 pm

1001 spray carpet stain remover and a stiff brush works wonders on plastics.
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Post by Buckz » Sun Feb 25, 2018 12:03 am

I'd say you're trying things that are too cheap. I've used a few products and they'll help get the marks etc off.
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Post by GAZA62 » Mon Feb 26, 2018 10:37 am

I always use Meguires Last Touch great for wiping over interior plastics dries with a nice oem finish also use it for engine bay a QD a clay lube and a drying aid :thumbsup:

My interior is kept very clean so no real stubborn stains to remove usually some mud from my boots if I have been to a race circuit.

The Autoglym Synthetic Chamois is great for wiping over the top of the dash
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Post by Angelus666 » Fri Mar 02, 2018 10:19 pm

Meguiars APC diluted 10-1 is a brilliant product for interior cleaning.

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Post by Ducklakeview » Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:03 pm

I use the Autosmart interior cleaner diluted with water, works well and is a LOT cheaper than those "big brands" mentioned.

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Post by Truth » Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:53 pm

Buckz wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2018 12:03 am I'd say you're trying things that are too cheap. I've used a few products and they'll help get the marks etc off.
Help the op by letting him know which products you would use.
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Post by Z4C_er » Sun Mar 04, 2018 12:59 pm

I'm extremely fussy and have settled on the Autoglym interior shampoo. Mind you I use it on mainly the lower trim (pedals, scuff plates etc), but rarely on instrument panel trim. FWIW, apparently APC's should not be used on the interior, esp carpet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j74n_R-wle8
Basically, for the hard surfaces, I find just using a soft synthetic chamois or if it needs a bit of a clean, then Meguiars detailer with a microfibre cloth works well. Just need a good temperature.
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Post by scooobydont » Mon Mar 05, 2018 2:54 pm

ODK Cabin is held in high regard over on the detailing forum:

http://dooka.co.uk/odk-cabin-interior-dressing

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