What to user for interior?

Kenny_Stang · 05-21-2001, 04:33 PM

I know alot of people use Armor All or a similar product, the only problem is that the oily residue left behind collects dust and lint like no other ( especially on a vert ). Does anyone else use something that works better?

Kenny_Stang · 05-21-2001, 04:34 PM

The topic was supposed to read: What to use for interior?

Sorry

evil jose · 05-21-2001, 04:54 PM

For what the dashes or the seats? Ahh... What the hell do I know. Have you seen the inside of my car lately

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Denny · 05-21-2001, 04:55 PM

Aromor All and Son of a Gun are the best for protecting your int., especially in a vert., but you can always use something like 409. It shouldn't leave the oily $#!+ as much. About the dust and lint, you produce static electricity when you wipe your interior down, the collection of dust will happen. Just touch up with a swiffer rag after detailing.

ALLAN · 05-21-2001, 04:59 PM

I bought some kind of dust sponge at AutoZone That works great. You just run it over the dash and it picks up the dust.

I will see what it is called when I get home from work

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Kenny_Stang · 05-21-2001, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ALLAN:
I bought some kind of dust sponge at AutoZone That works great. You just run it over the dash and it picks up the dust.

I will see what it is called when I get home from work

Thanks Allan. I like the way Armor All looks on the dash, just hate having that dust collect on there. About a month ago my dash looked yellow from all the pollen in the air, I had to clean it twice or three times a week.

Denny · 05-21-2001, 05:57 PM

BTW, those swffer rags act like a dust magnet. you can store a box of them in your glove compartment.

chambers · 05-21-2001, 06:16 PM

I use Simple Green for most of the interior cleaning duties. The verts get pretty nasty after having the top down for quite some time.

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Kenny_Stang · 05-22-2001, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ALLAN:
Ok the sponge is called the Viking Quick Dash. I got it at AutoZone. It works really well. It is made out of foam and is ready to use. No chemicals needed.

Hey thanks Allan, I'll pass by the local Auto Zone and pick it up. I used to use Simple Green, but I felt that it made the dash dry up... don't want it cracking in the Texas heat.

GE · 05-22-2001, 07:41 PM

I use Meguiar's Gold Class Leather Cleaner and Conditioner for seats. It's good b/c it's a 2 in 1 deal. Check out their site for some good products. www.meguiars.com

05-22-2001, 11:34 PM

I agree, GE, good stuff for leather. For the plastic and vinyl pieces I find Meguires Natural Shine works best for me. You can certainly use a more agressive cleaning agent like a 409 or Simple Green with no problems Kenny_Stang as long as you protect the plastic after with a dressing.

One of the things I like best about Natural Shine is that it is not as oily as Armor All and Son of a Gun and, hence, dust doesn't seem to adhere as much to it. You get a nice natural shine that won't burn your retinas if the sun happens to reflect back at you off the dash when driving. It also has nice UV protection properties for you rag top folks.

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ALLAN · 05-23-2001, 12:27 AM

Ok the sponge is called the Viking Quick Dash. I got it at AutoZone. It works really well. It is made out of foam and is ready to use. No chemicals needed.

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Kenny_Stang · 05-23-2001, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tang350:
I agree, GE, good stuff for leather. For the plastic and vinyl pieces I find Meguires Natural Shine works best for me. You can certainly use a more agressive cleaning agent like a 409 or Simple Green with no problems Kenny_Stang as long as you protect the plastic after with a dressing.

One of the things I like best about Natural Shine is that it is not as oily as Armor All and Son of a Gun and, hence, dust doesn't seem to adhere as much to it. You get a nice natural shine that won't burn your retinas if the sun happens to reflect back at you off the dash when driving. It also has nice UV protection properties for you rag top folks.

Thanks Tang, I need to restock some of my car cleaning supplies, I'll probably be stopping by the AutoZone today after work.

05-24-2001, 04:08 AM

w/c, 'bro. Glad I could help.

BTW, if Auto Zone doesn't have what you need, stop by - I've probably got at least one bottle of every car care product you could think of in the garage

. Always trying out new stuff!

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Tang 350
66 GT350 Replica (drives like it's pissed off)
97 3.8L Convertible
'89 Silver Anniversary 5.0LX
all are Zainoed weekly

1988 5.8 LX · 05-29-2001, 03:37 PM

I go with Armor All CLEANER first, it's in a similar bottle to Armor All, except sorta baby blue trim, and that gets the plastic clean! Use a good clean old tshirt or something till no dirt comes off. Only then are you ready for Armor All or other such 'protectant'. Doing this leaves it shiny, but not gunky.

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Kenny_Stang Miami Dolphins #1 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Coruscant Posts: 9,982	What to user for interior? I know alot of people use Armor All or a similar product, the only problem is that the oily residue left behind collects dust and lint like no other ( especially on a vert ). Does anyone else use something that works better?

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05-21-2001, 04:34 PM	#2
Kenny_Stang Miami Dolphins #1 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Coruscant Posts: 9,982	The topic was supposed to read: What to use for interior? Sorry

05-21-2001, 04:54 PM	#3
evil jose Rolling with the homies Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oak Cliff... that's my hood... Posts: 42,415	For what the dashes or the seats? Ahh... What the hell do I know. Have you seen the inside of my car lately ------------------ - Jose Co-Founder DFW Stangs http://www.dfwstangs.net "Is it because I'm Mexican?????"

05-21-2001, 04:55 PM	#4
Denny Praying for America Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Where freedom begins Posts: 40,564	Aromor All and Son of a Gun are the best for protecting your int., especially in a vert., but you can always use something like 409. It shouldn't leave the oily $#!+ as much. About the dust and lint, you produce static electricity when you wipe your interior down, the collection of dust will happen. Just touch up with a swiffer rag after detailing.

05-21-2001, 04:59 PM	#5
ALLAN Meeeeooowww Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: the MCO airport Posts: 19,706	I bought some kind of dust sponge at AutoZone That works great. You just run it over the dash and it picks up the dust. I will see what it is called when I get home from work ------------------ "Racing is life! Anything that happens before or after is just waiting!"

05-21-2001, 05:57 PM	#7
Denny Praying for America Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Where freedom begins Posts: 40,564	BTW, those swffer rags act like a dust magnet. you can store a box of them in your glove compartment.

05-21-2001, 06:16 PM	#8
chambers Lifer Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: McKinney Posts: 2,077	I use Simple Green for most of the interior cleaning duties. The verts get pretty nasty after having the top down for quite some time. ------------------ Chambers '91 LX Convertible 216/278 hp/tq stock engine

05-22-2001, 07:41 PM	#10
GE 6 Cliff Trail - Frisco / 1430 Byron Nelson Pkwy Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 30,829	I use Meguiar's Gold Class Leather Cleaner and Conditioner for seats. It's good b/c it's a 2 in 1 deal. Check out their site for some good products. www.meguiars.com

05-22-2001, 11:34 PM	#11
Tang350 Guest Posts: n/a	I agree, GE, good stuff for leather. For the plastic and vinyl pieces I find Meguires Natural Shine works best for me. You can certainly use a more agressive cleaning agent like a 409 or Simple Green with no problems Kenny_Stang as long as you protect the plastic after with a dressing. One of the things I like best about Natural Shine is that it is not as oily as Armor All and Son of a Gun and, hence, dust doesn't seem to adhere as much to it. You get a nice natural shine that won't burn your retinas if the sun happens to reflect back at you off the dash when driving. It also has nice UV protection properties for you rag top folks. ------------------ Tang 350 66 GT350 Replica (drives like it's pissed off) 97 3.8L Convertible '89 Silver Anniversary 5.0LX all are Zainoed weekly

05-23-2001, 12:27 AM	#12
ALLAN Meeeeooowww Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: the MCO airport Posts: 19,706	Ok the sponge is called the Viking Quick Dash. I got it at AutoZone. It works really well. It is made out of foam and is ready to use. No chemicals needed. ------------------ "Racing is life! Anything that happens before or after is just waiting!"

05-24-2001, 04:08 AM	#14
Tang350 Guest Posts: n/a	w/c, 'bro. Glad I could help. BTW, if Auto Zone doesn't have what you need, stop by - I've probably got at least one bottle of every car care product you could think of in the garage . Always trying out new stuff! ------------------ Tang 350 66 GT350 Replica (drives like it's pissed off) 97 3.8L Convertible '89 Silver Anniversary 5.0LX all are Zainoed weekly

05-29-2001, 03:37 PM	#15
1988 5.8 LX Time Served Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: DFW Posts: 480	I go with Armor All CLEANER first, it's in a similar bottle to Armor All, except sorta baby blue trim, and that gets the plastic clean! Use a good clean old tshirt or something till no dirt comes off. Only then are you ready for Armor All or other such 'protectant'. Doing this leaves it shiny, but not gunky.