by "Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
Published 10/06/2017 at 22:06
by "Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
Published 10/06/2017 at 22:06
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Would you please tell me your recommended products for cleaning my upholstery and dash? I have white Napa leather seats and a two tone dash of black leather and white synthetic material that has a leather-ish texture. As you can imagine, it gets dirty, and I want to both clean and protect from long term grinding in dirt stains. I know you’ll know what to use.
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
10/06/2017 at 22:21, STARS: 1
I’m piggybacking your thread here with a question about cleaning a shinny, matted down suede steering wheel to return it to it’s former glory. Svend, please. Help us. We need you.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/06/2017 at 22:28, STARS: 0
Oh man, that’s a real bitch. Best of luck to you.
"AM3R, lost another burner" (am3r17)
10/06/2017 at 23:15, STARS: 1
I have very light gray leather (nearly white) in my BMW. I’m getting ready to use griots garage 3-1 leather cleaner on all my seats this weekend. I’ll let you know how it goes.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/06/2017 at 23:22, STARS: 0
Thanks, I’d love to hear.
"AM3R, lost another burner" (am3r17)
10/06/2017 at 23:25, STARS: 1
Will do, just gotta hope it doesn’t rain here lol. I chose the GG product because they had it at auto zone, and it was pretty cheap. Has good reviews online too so I figure it should do the trick. It also doesn’t require me to leave it curing for hours at a time either.
"gettingoldercarguy" (gettingoldercarguy)
10/06/2017 at 23:34, STARS: 0
https://www.griotsgarage.com/product/microfiber+foam+pad+cleaner.do?code=PPCPLG&gclid=Cj0KCQjw09zOBRCqARIsAH8XF1YfEuPQccUIfa6jbFkDDTjj3rD1ZBpzqYow0zOzgHI8VnAIN3E1-IcaApJEEALw_wcB works on matted down alcantara steering wheels.
For leather, Meguirs apc diluted down, gentle scrub. Don’t saturate leather. Wipe clean and dry, but don’t rinse. IMMEDIATELY followup with a conditioner.
"gettingoldercarguy" (gettingoldercarguy)
10/06/2017 at 23:39, STARS: 0
When you say synthetic type of leather, do you mean like a vinyl tile of material?
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/07/2017 at 00:05, STARS: 0
It’s a solid material of some sort that makes up the panel. I know this from where it was cut into to fit the hand controls. The surface feels similar in texture to a leather covered panel.
"gettingoldercarguy" (gettingoldercarguy)
10/07/2017 at 00:21, STARS: 0
IF it isn’t leather and you’re sure, use a marine vinyl cleaner. They’re usually pretty strong. As always, test in a small spot that’ll make you least angry if things go tits up.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/07/2017 at 00:25, STARS: 0
I don’t know if it can handle “strong” even though it’s synthetic. I’m cautious because it’s expensive and it’s white.
"Svend" (svend)
10/07/2017 at 00:40, STARS: 1
Hi fella.
Right sounds like no fabric is involved so you’ll just need one cleaner.
Gtechniq I2ab is an all surface interior cleaner and anti bacterial spray.
Spray it onto a microfibre and wipe over the surface, for more ingrained dirt, spray directly onto the surface ( a working a small area at a time) your cleaning then using a small hand nail brush gently agitate the area, lifting the dirt out and then wipe the area clean with a clean cloth. Continue with the rest of the interior surfaces around the car.
For leather leather use Gtechniq L1 Leather Guard, spray onto a clean microfibre and wipe into the surface, then gently wipe off excess product.
For the dashboard and plastics, use Gtechniq C6 which is a sealant/protectant for plastics from UV damage while restoring a nice lustre to the surface without being glossy.
If you have neither of these products you can use a general house hold all purpose cleaner (if you werey about using it, dilute it down two parts water to one part cleaner and test on an inconspicuous area), use in the same manner as you would for Gtechniq I2ab.
Modern day leathers don’t need protectants as such but it’s always good to seal them from dirt and any abrasive damage by wiping in a leather protectant as per instruction.
"gettingoldercarguy" (gettingoldercarguy)
10/07/2017 at 00:45, STARS: 1
An awesome cleaner is almost always easier on the material than vigorous scrubbing. If a mild cleaner doesn’t do it, step up the strength, not the force applied.
"Monkey B" (monkeyb)
10/07/2017 at 11:13, STARS: 1
what kind of car is it, helps me to recommend if I have experience with the material. Just about every cleaner marketed for leather cleaning is garbage, and conditioners are a waste of time, money and only trap dirt.
*source* I recondition leather and various textiles/plastics used in automotive applications which always requires cleaning before anything else is done.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/07/2017 at 13:17, STARS: 0
Thanks! I coulda just gone on Amazon and bought whatever had the most stars, and I would have if I didn’t have you. Cheers!
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/07/2017 at 13:21, STARS: 0
Hey, thanks. I’d appreciate your recommendations. It’s my new K900, Genie .
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/07/2017 at 13:21, STARS: 0
Good advice, thanks.
"Monkey B" (monkeyb)
10/08/2017 at 20:15, STARS: 1
If it’s new enough it shouldn’t be dirty enough for a deep scrub. I’d do Woolite/water mix (50/50) spray it just enough to wet the surface and towel off immediately. Do the seat back then seat bottom and so on. Work quickly, scrub where needed (the mild white Scotch Brite pads from paint supply places are excellent for scrubbing). That and glass cleaner are the only things I’d use on the interior. No treatments or “conditioners”
If after you do one it looks streaky, uneven or odd, let it dry. The top coat will even out back to normal when it dries. If it looks the same or similar after drying then it’s still dirty, repeat. If the towel shows white that’s the top coat loosening up, get back to me if it does, but that hasn’t been my experience with Hyundai/Kia products.
If you like to wipe the seats often to keep ahead of heavy soiling keep some baby wipes (or those flushable wipes which have less odor) Woolite and these are good because of the low Ph levels. As for conditioners, the leather in your car (and most save for King Ranch F150's and occasional exotics) is topcoated. So putting anything on it results in something being on the seat trapping dirt, thus requiring more effort for cleaning.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/08/2017 at 20:29, STARS: 0
Do you recommend rinsing off the Woolite with a wet cloth after, or just leave it on?
"Monkey B" (monkeyb)
10/08/2017 at 20:31, STARS: 1
nope, just dry thoroughly.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
10/08/2017 at 21:17, STARS: 0
Alright. Thanks so much!