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Old May 18, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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Default What do you guys use for cleaning interiors?

What stuff do you guys like to use for cleaning interiors as far as leather cleaner, dash and door panel, and carpet cleaners?

Ive tried Armorall on the dash but Ive heard that it can cause discoloring over time. I have used Zymol too but that was way too shiney and made it hard to see when the sun was shinning on the dash.

Whats good for deep cleaning of the carpet? Regular house carpet cleaner? Ive got a pop stain that I didnt notice and its atleast a week old.

For leather what have you used? Anybody try Eagle One Nano-Protectant?
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Old May 18, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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for carpet and cloth seats I use "Tuff Stuff", Wal-Mart and autopart stores carry it, yellow and red can I belive... spray it on, let it foam and sit for a few minutes and scrub off, it'll lift anything. That's what we used to use in the shop for accidental grease in customers cars, worked great everytime. Don't forget to scotchgaurd when you are done, especially in the areas near cupholders. I don't have leather so I don't know there and I just use a damp rag on the dash - no shine needed and it doesn't attract dust as quickly
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Old May 18, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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For Carpet and Cloth seats Tuff Stuff without a doubt, works great.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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yeah no armorall!!! i use meguairs (sp) qucik mist interior detailr, works great, no shine and good sent
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Old May 18, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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FYI Armorall creates its shine by drawing moisture out to the surface. That's why you've been told it can cause discoloring. Eventually, your dash will dry out and crack. It probably takes a while and repeated use, so I'm sure you'd be fine using it on your tires, but keep it out of your interior.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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Try www.detailcity.com for expert information on ....

Check their forum. Great site for detailing information.
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Originally Posted by kdirectorate
FYI Armorall creates its shine by drawing moisture out to the surface. That's why you've been told it can cause discoloring. Eventually, your dash will dry out and crack. It probably takes a while and repeated use, so I'm sure you'd be fine using it on your tires, but keep it out of your interior.
exactly why you see jeep wranglers with faded fenders.
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