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So I have a black on black 2004 Infiniti G35 sedan, and everything shows. The major annoyance is even after just finishing cleaning (usually with a little soap and hot water and a wash cloth) I can immediately see every dust particle and white fibers the towel leaves behind on my black interior/leather sets and dials etc. I know my first mistake is using a washcloth but I need to know what exactly to buy, and as soon as you guys tell me Im heading to the store. Microfiber? Terrycloth? Also, whats the difference.

I have some Meguiar's "Quik Detail" in my garage but I don't know how I should go about using it exactly...basically I want that nice black leather or wet look on my interior. So what should I purchase do you guys recommend a product different from what I have? And how should I apply the product for the look i want?

Thanks!
 
What I have found very helpful is posting like you did, and calling Auto Geek directly they are very helpful and will help you.

What i would do is ask and then say "ok thank you" do a little more research on there site and on here then pull the trigger when your ready...

Are you just planning on washing it correctly or fixing the damage you've done? Interior? Or Exterior? Or both?
 
Both, but for now I am only looking to get serious about the interior as I will research waxing later. I just really want to know how to get that wet look you know
 
cctaylor88 said:
Both, but for now I am only looking to get serious about the interior as I will research waxing later. I just really want to know how to get that wet look you know
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Hmm... I an new to interior wet look... Too, first time hearing that too btw... I'm subscribed and will chime in.

Interior=inside of car
Exterior=outside

Just wondering if your mixing them up or I am going to learn something new.

What is always the most helpful is to go take specific pictures and post them, then ask your specific questions IMO
 
A microfiber and leather cleaner is what you want. To get the dark look you want, you need a good leather conditioner.
 
I use Meguires interior detail a lot. I spray it on a mf sponge, wipe, then dry with a mf towel. Works for me, but I'm not a pro.
 
vet said:
I use Meguires interior detail a lot. I spray it on a mf sponge, wipe, then dry with a mf towel. Works for me, but I'm not a pro.
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This is the best way to go. Bright interior looks cheesie and cheap and it will reflect in your eyes when the sun comes throught the windshield
 
cctaylor88 said:
So I have a black on black 2004 Infiniti G35 sedan, and everything shows. The major annoyance is even after just finishing cleaning (usually with a little soap and hot water and a wash cloth) I can immediately see every dust particle and white fibers the towel leaves behind on my black interior/leather sets and dials etc. I know my first mistake is using a washcloth but I need to know what exactly to buy, and as soon as you guys tell me Im heading to the store. Microfiber? Terrycloth? Also, whats the difference.

I have some Meguiar's "Quik Detail" in my garage but I don't know how I should go about using it exactly...basically I want that nice black leather or wet look on my interior. So what should I purchase do you guys recommend a product different from what I have? And how should I apply the product for the look i want?

Thanks!
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I would suggest you look in your Vehicle Manual as all 'leather' is not created equal. Depending on what the 'leather' consists of you may just want to vacuum, wipe with a slightly damp MF and then dry with a dry MF. Just my 2 cents after I learned that my Lexus does not recommend leather conditioner/treatment.
 
303 aerospace protectant or Einszett Cockpit Interior Cleaner are recommended quite a bit. "Microfiber cloths make great dust cloths because they are electrostatic and naturally attract the dust." Not my quote but they do work well getting rid of the dust.
 
Stay alert for the ext & int. car care kits and bundles offered.
For my own cars, I always go with pinnacle's special deals; it's a bit expensive, but works for me 9/10.
Customer reviews on the add to cart box help me choose.
 
If you want a greasy wet look on your dash use armor all. But if you wanna clean it and protect it while giving a good look, use detailers pro interior cleaner.


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piranah said:
If you want a greasy wet look on your dash use armor all. But if you wanna clean it and protect it while giving a good look, use detailers pro interior cleaner.


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Also you can use a paper towel/ facial tissue/ toilette paper for that over the top linty look hell just dig into the dryer's lint trap and really impress the...

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lint free microfiber is the way to go if there's a product that says silicone in it, place it back on the shelf.
 
Guys, I think what he was saying was he didn't want to get to waxing (exterior) UNTIL he figured out how to get that "wet look".
 
ixnod said:
Also you can use a paper towel/ facial tissue/ toilette paper for that over the top linty look hell just dig into the dryer's lint trap and really impress the...

:joking:
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Thanks, you made my day. :haha:
 
cardaddy said:
Guys, I think what he was saying was he didn't want to get to waxing (exterior) UNTIL he figured out how to get that "wet look".
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That's what I thought too until I went back and re-read it. He did say he wanted that wet look "on his interior."

I think a good compromise here would be Sonax Dashboard Cleaner. It's not shiny and greasy like Armor All but it does have more of a darkening effect compared to 1Z Cockpit Premium.
 
Hey. I would start out with mothers leather tech foaming cleaner or leather masters for your leather. Get some microfibers and that will get rid of your problem with it shedding and falling apart. some decent choices for a darker shiny interior would be Meguiars supreme shine or natural shine. do not spray it anywhere near the instrument gauge cluster. Spray it on to a microfiber towel and wipe it in. also if the stitching on your leather seats is a different color other than black do not get them wet or rub cleaners in or protectant sprays on them. I see this all the time and it makes the stitching look like a pair of old dirty shoe laces on a brand new pair of shoes. clean just right up to them. if you have to use a brush on the leather use something soft. I would just start off with a old toothbrush, yeah its small but its not going to scratch through the leather. These days leather in cars goes through a dye process. You are pretty much cleaning the dye on top of the leather not the leather exactly. So be careful what you use on your seats. But good luck. You could always take and post some pics of your seats and it would be easier to point you in the right direction as to what kind of shape they are in.
 
When i started driving i used to "borrow" a few tack cloths from grandpa's paint booth to wipe down my interior. They are a bit sticky and picked up all the dust and lint. I have used them in forever. Just wondering if anyone else has.
 
Awesome thanks so far, and I believe I found a product that I was looking for. I already have Megs Quik Detailer that I will be using for fast cleanings...but I went ahead and purchased Megs Supreme Shine and Hi-gloss Protectant. It did exactly what I was looking for! I applied it with a MF cloth and I assume it does protect because it doesn't spread very much but instead applies and rubs in with more of an oily feel to it... and it left a nice black finish on my black interior that made it look very clean.
 
Heres how I do it . Apply folex carpet cleaner to the carpet and scrub with a clean brush and then use a shop vaccum. After I will pick up excess with a microfiber towel
 
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