New Trick in cleaning panels/dash interior *pics*

[Myco]

I've torn out my interior for cleaning and carpet-cleaner/bristled brush wasn't doing the job so I tried using Fast Orange lightly with my fingers. The results are incredible, but I was worried about the leather and panels. I took some pics to show you guys that it doesn't hurt the leather at all (used a lot of the soap and didn't put much pressure down).

ByetheBye... this panel was in my garage in storage when I was polishing my car. The spots are Mequairs polishing compound.

Close up of panel before cleaning.

Panel before cleaning.

Panel half cleaned.

Close up of panel after cleaning.

 

[unity]

Citrus is really good for it when it comes to cleaning. But be sure to take some very damp clothes are remove anything you can from the surface though. After that, apply some good leather conditioner such as Lexol (it wont change color). Apply a few times about a week apart.

Looks sharp!

 

[BAD97LSC]

nothing beats a mr. clean magic eraser and warm water. i dont use any chemicals on interior anymore, magic eraser and water.

 

[unity]

nothing beats a mr. clean magic eraser and warm water. i dont use any chemicals on interior anymore, magic eraser and water.

I guess that works, but I will not be caught dead with one of those. All they are is high grit sandpaper. I had an idiot friend use it on his car to remove bug. It destroyed the clear coat by creating dull areas. A little buffing and things were fine. But thats when I looked into the product and found out what it is. I used it on a counter one, there is a dull spot on the Formica now. I think they are good for some things, but other things now. I would think they would thin the leather dye layer.

 

[DieselDan]

I swear by a magic eraser with warm water with some pinesol in it. After I did my old gray car, a bunch of the detail guys I work with asked me if I had it dyed. It works like a mofo.

 

[BAD97LSC]

it says right on the box dont use it on painted surfaces like cars, it wirks awesome on leather the trick is you dont scrub like a :q:q:q:qing mad man all you do is lightly rub back and fourth and it works awesome. if you scrub hard with anything it will ruin the finish. i have been using them for years on interior and i have never created a dull spot in the dyed interior pieces. the trick with anything is knowing how to use it correctly. anyone can use a sawzall, but not everyone can cut straight with one!!

 

[Myco]

it says right on the box dont use it on painted surfaces like cars, it wirks awesome on leather the trick is you dont scrub like a :q:q:q:qing mad man all you do is lightly rub back and fourth and it works awesome. if you scrub hard with anything it will ruin the finish. i have been using them for years on interior and i have never created a dull spot in the dyed interior pieces. the trick with anything is knowing how to use it correctly. anyone can use a sawzall, but not everyone can cut straight with one!!

Thumb of rule when using any type of sandpaper... let the paper do the work. It YOU are doing the work you are using the wrong paper to begin with and are not controlling the cut. (plus you waste a lot of paper that way).

 

[isaiah3g]

Finally! I believe I have found the answer to a question I've always forgotten to ask.

I will try the magic eraser with some water for my interior. Its gray and starting to look a bit yellow/green. I've tried lots, nothing works well. Its aggravating as well to see the interior looking bad.

 

[nelliott500]

Any tips for cleaning beige carpet?

 

[Myco]

Any tips for cleaning beige carpet?

Take it out and use carpet cleaner and brush... and/or power wash it.

 

[philly0420]

I took my seats out and cleaned the carpet with a commerical carpet cleaner like the ones you can rent at lowes. Left the doors open with a few fans on the carpet on a hot day. Worked great and I did it with one hand while I drank beer.