Your go to for interior doors and dash?

Protectant with light cleaning ability, my favorite is DP Interior Protectant. Slight sheen, but not shiny. Dries to the touch, and does not feel oily like some of the others.
 
FUNX725 said:
Meg's Quik Interior Detailer and Cleaner.

Often, apply 303 AP for protectant (UV).


BTW...If you don't mind what is the name of the stuff you use that cleans well. Thanks.

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I have APC and APC+ 4:1, but to me I think it might be too aggressive. I know it cleans, but I feel it lacks that conditioned look.

Bob
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BobbyG said:
Most of the replies are personal opinions based on actual usage of a particular product or products. Some clean and protect while others prefer a separate cleaner the protection.

Any product mentioned here will do a nice job but no one will give the best performance in all situations...
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Agreed!

Toy_Cam_Ed said:
But that's OK. It may inspire someone to try something that they might not have otherwise. I would have never thought of using poorboy's if it weren't for these "opinion" threads. These type of threads may get old for the vets, but for us noobs they serve a purpose. Thanks!
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I agree with you also. It makes it easier for a search later also! I know many say use the search, but I feel sometimes its better to reconnect.
 
Chemical Guys Nonsense for cleaning and Meguiars Quik Interior Detailer for protection. As soon as my Optimum Opti Clean comes in I'm gonna try that out as my cleaner/protectant.
 
builthatch said:
all optimum, all the time. so affordable and effective.
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I'm hearing a lot of great things about Optimum. OCW is definitely on my short list as of now. I'm looking to buy in bulk, and the word "affordable" means a lot to me. But of course, still must do the job well.
 
This might sound lame, but I've had my new care for over a year and simply use a swiffer duster which is in my glove box every few days for 15 seconds then use 303 about once a month or so. Interior always looks tight
 
lucky472 said:
This might sound lame, but I've had my new care for over a year and simply use a swiffer duster which is in my glove box every few days for 15 seconds then use 303 about once a month or so. Interior always looks tight
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i too use a little weird purple duster for most areas if i see some light dust day to day but i avoid touching any of the clear or glossy finish surfaces with it because it will leave very fine scratches over time. that's why i think opti-clean is so amazing because it seems to prevent that when wiping. i'm talking gauge cluster covers, radio screens, etc. when i say things that are susceptible to scratches.

Toy_Cam_Ed said:
I'm hearing a lot of great things about Optimum. OCW is definitely on my short list as of now. I'm looking to buy in bulk, and the word "affordable" means a lot to me. But of course, still must do the job well.
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you'll enjoy it. it's almost too easy to use that you don't believe it is as effective as advertised but it is. people need to remember that Dr. G has been working on automotive paint chemistry for years and years, way before he started OPT. he understands the substrate better than anyone and that is why his stuff is so well-engineered.

opti-clean is so versatile and at $40 a gallon (if i recall correctly), you get 5 gallons of solution that can clean anything without scratching. i use it SO much.
 
Toy_Cam_Ed said:
Opti-clean is an APC?
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not really in that it's not for heavy grease or deposits. it's not for anything harder to remove than organic material, like bugs and stuff, and light road grease/grime. i mean, if you have a pretty dirty rocker panel or inner fender lip, pre-treating it with opti-clean and wiping will remove it, no doubt about it, but it's not for anything worse than that imo. it's an all purpose surface cleaner and and apparently protectant too. i never considered the protective side of it. think of it as a super duper buff instant detailer...or a waterless wash but that only tells half of the story imo.

it still amazes me that it works so well as a waterless wash, even on relatively soft, uncoated OE paint systems (like new honda). that is what makes me so confident when using it on comparatively soft interior materials like the aforementioned clear plastic stuff.
 
builthatch said:
not really in that it's not for heavy grease or deposits. it's not for anything harder to remove than organic material, like bugs and stuff, and light road grease/grime. i mean, if you have a pretty dirty rocker panel or inner fender lip, pre-treating it with opti-clean and wiping will remove it, no doubt about it, but it's not for anything worse than that imo. it's an all purpose surface cleaner and and apparently protectant too. i never considered the protective side of it. think of it as a super duper buff instant detailer...or a waterless wash but that only tells half of the story imo.

it still amazes me that it works so well as a waterless wash, even on relatively soft, uncoated OE paint systems (like new honda). that is what makes me so confident when using it on comparatively soft interior materials like the aforementioned clear plastic stuff.
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When i read stuff like this I can't wait for my 32oz to arrive for testing :)
 
For light dust i use a water damp cloth to clean,for dirt OPC

to protect:

303-for my truck and T-Bird,it really repels dust well

UIGP-for wifes Lexus,mostly all leather and feels silky smooth

Ken
 
Maybe someone at Autogeek would find an old dashboard from a salvage yard and tape off a few areas and test some interior products. Would be nice to see how well they do on keeping dust off and protection.

I have Poorboys Natural Look Dressing, Lexol Vinylx and 303 at the moment. Just started with the 303 but seems to be good stuff. If the vehicle needs some extra "life" on the panels, I will top them with some Chemical Guy's Black on Black for a newer looking finish and buff off.
 
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