How to clean the interior? With questions, answers and suggestions
#62
Originally Posted by Jonniedee
You're not supposed to use it on glass!
#63
Originally Posted by RageOfFury
I didn't use it on the glass, only on the dash but for some odd reason it makes the glass all hazy...must be the vapors or something...anyway crap product!
#64
Originally Posted by fitperson
Yup. LEARN FROM MY MISTAKE. I used a little household isopropyl alcohol to try and remove a bit of sticky gunk, and it literally wiped the paint clean off my dash. WATCH OUT FOR ANYTHING USING ALCOHOL.
#65
Just curious.
When I had a ford escort I used vaseline on my dash once a month. I coated it on and rubbed it in until it wasn't greasy anymore to keep the dash moisturized. It worked great! Is this a bad idea for the fit? .
(after the escort I had a malibu and since I hated that car I left it as it was! wasn't even 5 yrs old and it needed to be junked. Dex-cool is EVIL!)
When I had a ford escort I used vaseline on my dash once a month. I coated it on and rubbed it in until it wasn't greasy anymore to keep the dash moisturized. It worked great! Is this a bad idea for the fit? .
(after the escort I had a malibu and since I hated that car I left it as it was! wasn't even 5 yrs old and it needed to be junked. Dex-cool is EVIL!)
#67
Originally Posted by sebwin
Just curious.
When I had a ford escort I used vaseline on my dash once a month. I coated it on and rubbed it in until it wasn't greasy anymore to keep the dash moisturized. It worked great! Is this a bad idea for the fit? .
(after the escort I had a malibu and since I hated that car I left it as it was! wasn't even 5 yrs old and it needed to be junked. Dex-cool is EVIL!)
When I had a ford escort I used vaseline on my dash once a month. I coated it on and rubbed it in until it wasn't greasy anymore to keep the dash moisturized. It worked great! Is this a bad idea for the fit? .
(after the escort I had a malibu and since I hated that car I left it as it was! wasn't even 5 yrs old and it needed to be junked. Dex-cool is EVIL!)
#68
I read an article by a chemist some time ago who went through a lengthy discussion that totally turned me against AA product (unfortunately I can't give the scientific reason, but their product actually accelerated the effects of the sun). His recommendation was for the 303 product as well.
Later on, I bought a Can-back cover for my Tundra. It strongly recomended 303 for UV protection for the 'Sunbrella' fabric it was constructed of.
I have had very good results with it, but it is not always easy to find and it does not like glass for some reason.
I was looking for some the other day and decided to try Eagle One Nano-Protectant in its absence. I applied it with a micro-cloth and got very good results on both a very Dirty suburban as well as my Tacoma. It proports to have UV protection and does not have the greasy feel/sheen that I dislike from other products. It is a cleaner as well.
I plan to stick with it for now...
Later on, I bought a Can-back cover for my Tundra. It strongly recomended 303 for UV protection for the 'Sunbrella' fabric it was constructed of.
I have had very good results with it, but it is not always easy to find and it does not like glass for some reason.
I was looking for some the other day and decided to try Eagle One Nano-Protectant in its absence. I applied it with a micro-cloth and got very good results on both a very Dirty suburban as well as my Tacoma. It proports to have UV protection and does not have the greasy feel/sheen that I dislike from other products. It is a cleaner as well.
I plan to stick with it for now...
#69
Here is an opinion that follows the chemist's same line of reasoning. The issue was silicone and its adverse affects. It seemed counter-intuitive to me at the time as I always thought that silicone was good for plastic.
http://www.carcareonline.com/viewarticle.aspx?art=12
Apparently, in order to counteract the effects of the sun, there is a need to provide some sort of sacrificial layer that is renewed by the topical application of these products. This seems to apply to paint as well, hence the need for regular application of wax or similar products.
Clearly, it is hard to discern with all the hype from the competing products and the rapid rate of advancements in chemistry. To be fair, _if_ Armorall did have a problem in the past (for what ever reason), they would probably not wish to declare it by announcing a corrective reformulation. They would probably just describe it as "new and improved" and move on..
With all of this said, with the plethora of products available today, most are probably fine. I think it more important that you are maintaining your vehicle in a thoughtful way as opposed to simply letting it decay as many owners do.
IMHO
Chris
http://www.carcareonline.com/viewarticle.aspx?art=12
Apparently, in order to counteract the effects of the sun, there is a need to provide some sort of sacrificial layer that is renewed by the topical application of these products. This seems to apply to paint as well, hence the need for regular application of wax or similar products.
Clearly, it is hard to discern with all the hype from the competing products and the rapid rate of advancements in chemistry. To be fair, _if_ Armorall did have a problem in the past (for what ever reason), they would probably not wish to declare it by announcing a corrective reformulation. They would probably just describe it as "new and improved" and move on..
With all of this said, with the plethora of products available today, most are probably fine. I think it more important that you are maintaining your vehicle in a thoughtful way as opposed to simply letting it decay as many owners do.
IMHO
Chris
#70
i'm a nut when it comes to cleaning my car and my routine is this: wipe down all surfaces with the purple bottle of armorall cleaning wipes (it takes out stains in carpet as well), vacuum, clean windows, then swiffer-duster the entire interior to get all the little specks or dust i missed initially. i also use a lint roller on the seats in between cleanings. yes, i am a neat freak
#71
I've been using Meguiars Gold Class Rubber and Vinyl Protectant. Read in the Forum that the color can come off the dash, but a light spritz of Meguiars on a soft cloth leaves a nice shine even on the textured portion, with no dirt in between. Also use the Detail spray to take off bugs, which is a daily chore. I bought Turtle Wax's bug removal spray, but it didn't work as well and the sprayer kept clogging.
Last edited by FondaFit; 09-10-2006 at 07:16 PM.
#72
Hmmm... lots of bad advice being thrown around here. Allow me to intervene and inject some knowledge up in this piece:
AVOID Armor All, Turtle Wax, Meguiar's, Mother's and other readily available brand of interior cleaners and treaters. These all do more harm and protect and clean your interior.
Instead... get the Lexol Vinyl and Plastic dressing. It contains nothing acidic or abrasive that will harm your dash. Kinda expensive at 9.99 though, but worth it.
Same thing applies to waxes... AVOID all the aforementioned brands. Spend a little more and go with the Zymol Cleaner Wax ($13.99 at AutoZone). Natural formula smells great and leaves an insane shine.
You may thank me for saving your FITs by sending a monetary contribution to my beer fund. College is great!
AVOID Armor All, Turtle Wax, Meguiar's, Mother's and other readily available brand of interior cleaners and treaters. These all do more harm and protect and clean your interior.
Instead... get the Lexol Vinyl and Plastic dressing. It contains nothing acidic or abrasive that will harm your dash. Kinda expensive at 9.99 though, but worth it.
Same thing applies to waxes... AVOID all the aforementioned brands. Spend a little more and go with the Zymol Cleaner Wax ($13.99 at AutoZone). Natural formula smells great and leaves an insane shine.
You may thank me for saving your FITs by sending a monetary contribution to my beer fund. College is great!
#74
HELP armorall
On my old car I used amorall on the interior to get off dust, and give it a nice finish.
So I decided to do the same with my new fit. I got some of the wipes (instead of the spray that I used to use) and started going over some of the interior, but stopped when I noticed that when it dried it looks TOTALLY different than how it looked before.
Problem solved....just use a cloth/sponge and some warm water.
So I decided to do the same with my new fit. I got some of the wipes (instead of the spray that I used to use) and started going over some of the interior, but stopped when I noticed that when it dried it looks TOTALLY different than how it looked before.
Problem solved....just use a cloth/sponge and some warm water.
Last edited by isis151miu; 03-10-2007 at 12:09 PM. Reason: Problem solved
#75
Armor all is supposed to attract more dust unless you wipe it down with a damp cloth. I recommend using Meguiar's Natural Shine Vinyl & Rubber Protectant.
Natural Shine Vinyl & Rubber Protectant G4110 Product Information
Natural Shine Vinyl & Rubber Protectant G4110 Product Information
#78
armor-all use to be bad, and acually dryed out your dash and made it crack. but now armor-all has been reformulated. the armor-all protectant you buy now days is safe for plastic and rubber and vinyl, and protects them. I dont know about some of the other armor-all products, but the armor-all protectant is safe for your dash.
I personly use 303 aerospace protectant in my interior on the dash and other plastic/vinyl surfaces. IMO 303 aerospace protectant is one of the best vinyl protectant you can buy.
I personly use 303 aerospace protectant in my interior on the dash and other plastic/vinyl surfaces. IMO 303 aerospace protectant is one of the best vinyl protectant you can buy.
Reccomended product in my book!