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Old 06-07-2008 | 05:01 AM
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Best Tips For Cleaning Interior (esp. Dash)

well my fits about a week old, and im noticing that the dash gets a bit dutsy and gets a few dirt marks here and there, and armor all products really stink, any idea what would do the trick?
 
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Old 06-07-2008 | 05:03 AM
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My best solution to this has been a microfiber towel in the glove box to wipe everything down a couple times a week. Works like a charm!

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Old 06-07-2008 | 05:09 AM
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Ditto,
Micro fiber rag works great, looks like new every time.

I use a Dust buster to vacuum the interior. Don't like using the big vacuums the hose always seems to rub on my paint or interior.

Stoners Ammonium free glass cleaner on inside of windows, use a fine micro fiber rag to wipe clean.

thats about all I do once a week for the interior, hope that helps.
 
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Old 06-07-2008 | 07:32 AM
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I have one of those medium-sized sponge chamois things. It's a sponge, completely encased in soft absorbent chamois leather. Works great for dusting, leaves nothing behind. Only problem with microfiber cloths in my experience is that they spread the dust around instead of picking it up. Maybe if you moisten one a little bit, it wouldn't spread it as much.
 
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Old 06-07-2008 | 08:50 AM
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I've been using one of those small California dash dusters for it, great at taking up the dust. Havent had to really wipe it down so far and its been a month since I got mine.
 
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Old 06-07-2008 | 10:59 AM
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As has been said.

Microfiber and I'd say at least once a month use a steamer to up everything that might not have come up from just a wipe down with the rag.

My buddy's own a detail shop and they steam the entire interior and it is amazing what just using some steam will do to break up the dirt that gets caked on the interior.
 
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Old 06-07-2008 | 11:09 AM
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If you don't want to shell out for a steamer, use woolite mixed 10 or 20 to 1.
 
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Old 06-07-2008 | 11:31 AM
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If you don't want to shell out for a steamer, use woolite mixed 10 or 20 to 1.

Yeah it does really benefit having friends with the shop. I can use their's for free
 
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Old 06-07-2008 | 12:38 PM
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i just use a microfiber clothe. and for the seats i go to the diy carwash stations...and i use their seat cleaners.
 
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Old 06-07-2008 | 05:13 PM
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honestly i think a paper towel and water cleans everything pretty well, the only time this doesnt work too well is when i have stains on the cloth on the seats or door, i just use some dishwasher soap and water. i dont like products anymore for example leather conditioner cause it makes my steering wheel too slippery, and it already feels too slippery.. SLIP OFF!
 
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Old 06-07-2008 | 09:41 PM
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Like already mentioned use a microfiber cloth, and if thats not enough. I'd recommend picking up a can of Honda Polish, it'll work wonders on pretty much everything interior.
 
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Old 06-07-2008 | 11:26 PM
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I keep a swiffer duster in a bag in my glove box. Just a quick wipe over the dash and all those hard to get to spots around the steering column. Works like a charm.
 
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Old 06-08-2008 | 12:32 AM
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I use Turtle Wax brand Ice total interior care on all plastic surfaces (applied w/ a micro-fiber towel) and also on my floor mats. It keeps everything looking good and smelling nice. I do hate the lint from the microfiber towels...hoping that a wash will help w/ that, though.

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Old 06-08-2008 | 12:52 AM
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I use the Meguiar(sp?) wipes. They don't leave anything all wet and greasy, and they smell all nice.
 
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Old 06-09-2008 | 02:53 PM
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I use Meguir's interior detailer and a microfiber cloth. I find this is the only way to not scratch the stereo display or gauge pods. i find soap and water will leave a residue. for the seats I use my shop vac. I really wish they would have picked a material in the fits that didn't pick up so much lint. My Sport seats are a magnet for lint.

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Old 06-09-2008 | 03:02 PM
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I cannot get animal fur off my seats.
 
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