2nd Gen Chargers Door Panel Cleaner

[gardenut]

My new daily driver is a 2011 Toxic Orange Dodge Charger R/T. The dash and door panels of the 2nd gen Chargers (2010 thru 2013) have that dull rhino hide meets suede look to it. Mine are black. I've tried vinyl and leather "canned" wipes but they tend to leave a slightly fuzzy residue. I want to clean, protect, and bring back the black color without making it shiny.
Can you recommend a good product or set of products ?

 

[gardenut]

From spending time scanning past posts, it appears that two of the top recommendations for non-shiny black interior surfaces are Detailers Total Interior Cleaner (New & Improved) as the cleaner followed by 303 Aerospace Protectant as the protector. Any other recommended combinations ?

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

I want to clean, protect, and bring back the black color without making it shiny.

Can you recommend a good product or set of products ?

Anytime I see a thread about treating the interior panels on NEW cars I kind of cringe because the materials being used today just don't seem to react to dressings they way vinyl did in the 1960's and 1970's.

Sometimes new doesn't always mean better...


Give this thread a read through...


http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...ing-undesirable-uigp-results-please-help.html



The Pinnacle Leather Cleaner & Conditioner is a one step product that doesn't add a shiny look and it's water-based so it's pretty safe on anything even vinyl-hybrids.

Whatever you choose, TEST TO AN INCONSPICUOUS AREA FIRST and maybe let a few days go by and monitor the results. If they look good go to town over the rest of the interior.


1966 Corvette Stingray - Machine Polish & Machine Wax


Interior
Note this car was restored and very low mileage since the restoration so the interior is still in excellent condition but you can see where the Pinnacle Leather Cleaner & Conditioner restored the richness of color to the black leather and vinyl surfaces.