How to Clean and Protect a Vintage Cars Interior

[greenwa1]

Mike,

How can I clean and protect the interior of my 69 and 70 Mustangs? There's vinyl, painted surfaces, etc. that are different from todays newer cars. I want to clean and protect them without making them shiny.

 

[Audios S6]

The blackfire interior cleaner and interior protectant is a great combo. The cleaner can be used on all surfaces. The protectant can be adjusted to various levels of sheen, Todd helm had a nice how on adjusting the finish; I forgot if it's here or on the sister site

 

[david79z28]

I use Meguiars M40 vinyl cleaner and protectant.

Richens up the black vinyl in my 79 Z28 while leaving a natural finish.

 

[greenwa1]

Thanks guys for the help I'll give these a try!

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Mike,

How can I clean and protect the interior of my 69 and 70 Mustangs? There's vinyl, painted surfaces, etc. that are different from todays newer cars. I want to clean and protect them without making them shiny.

I use Meguiars M40 vinyl cleaner and protectant.

Richens up the black vinyl in my 79 Z28 while leaving a natural finish.

I agree. Meguiar's M40 has been around for 40 maybe 50 years. The formula is updated when new technology is available so it's not like you're using antiquated stuff. I've used it ever since I started detailing for "real" vinyl and like David states, it creates a rich looking finish without making the vinyl shiny.


It's all I ever used on the custom vinyl seats I had made in my drag boat. The vinyl was thin so it could be stretched to make the tight curves. I used M40 religiously on them and they endured and looked new for the entire time I owned the boat. (20 years)