Not satisfied about interior cleaning

[StunnedDetail]

Today I cleaned the interior of my car using a 1:10 dilluted APC on a MF towel, followed up by a wipe with a moist MF towel to prevent streaks.
My dash is clean again but i would like some suggestions as to how i should clean these spots:
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Also, my armrests on the door cards are extremely dirty, its hard to see on the picture below but it seems the material is just filled with dust, i dont have an extractor and such, how can i clean this?
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Lastly, my doorcards and also my handbrake are scratched/damaged by, i guess, shoes and nails, how do i go about getting these nice again?
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[Ronkh]

1-inch Round Natural Detail Brush (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/mbm-br-15.html#.V4FK54-cGcw)

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Blower/compressor

[Migue]

+1 on the small round brush, and i`d like to add that if you agitate the areas with a brush that`s wet and contains APC solution, follow up with a Popsicle stick wrapped in a MF towel and wipe those areas down.

Another handy tool i use a lot is a Gum Stimulator, they are cheap and do a great job at scraping off grime from those really tight areas around shifter and center console.
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[Mr. Slick]

I got some interior and vent brushes they are like 2 bucks at auto zone. Also there are some vacuum kits you can get with special nozzles for that. Seen one at Home Depot but I don`t know how good it is because I don`t even have a vacuum yet. Leather conditioner might work for the scratches, If its not leather then vinyl conditioner should work.

[Migue]

Mr.Slick - i got one of those vacuum micro attachment kits and they are worth it for those filthy jobs where dust is all over center console controls and knobs. I got mine from through Amazon for under $10, i thought that due to the price it was going to be trash but it hasn`t given me issues.

I`m seeing the one from HD comes with like 3-4 pcs, mine came with 7 pieces and almost half the price as the one from HD.

[StunnedDetail]

Thanks for the quick replies! will buy a brush to reach the tight spots.

any other ideas regarding the dirty armrest if compressed air doesnt work?



Mr.Slick - i got one of those vacuum micro attachment kits and they are worth it for those filthy jobs where dust is all over center console controls and knobs. I got mine from through Amazon for under $10, i thought that due to the price it was going to be trash but it hasn`t given me issues.

I`m seeing the one from HD comes with like 3-4 pcs, mine came with 7 pieces and almost half the price as the one from HD.

is this the kit you bought migue?
https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Vacuum-Attachment-Kit-Piece/dp/B000BSJCLY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468095517&sr=8-1&keywords=vacuum+micro+attachments

[JBM]

FWIW after the interior is clean a quick wipedown with ONR wash solution with an interior MF in the bucket cleans it fast without issue. I even do my glass like this and dry with a dry MF.

[Migue]

Thanks for the quick replies! will buy a brush to reach the tight spots.

any other ideas regarding the dirty armrest if compressed air doesnt work?

Yes that`s the one!!!


is this the kit you bought migue?
https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Vacuum-Attachment-Kit-Piece/dp/B000BSJCLY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468095517&sr=8-1&keywords=vacuum+micro+attachments

Yes that is the one right there!!

Edit: For the dirty cloth armrest try spraying some APC on your brush then patiently agitate then blot dry/clean with a MF towel working a small section at a time.

[JaredPointer]

Q-tips and toothpicks for the nooks and crannies and toothbrush with some sort of cleaner (Folex, Woolite/Water) works for me. Cheap & readily available.

[RDKC]

+1 on the small round brush, and i`d like to add that if you agitate the areas with a brush that`s wet and contains APC solution, follow up with a Popsicle stick wrapped in a MF towel and wipe those areas down.

Another handy tool i use a lot is a Gum Stimulator, they are cheap and do a great job at scraping off grime from those really tight areas around shifter and center console.
http://www.autopia.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31237&stc=1

Hm... that looks handy... looks like I have something else to search for.

I do like my Solo Horton brushes though.

[rlmccarty2000]

Q-tips and ONR.

[TheMeanGreen]

OP, now is the time that you start your brush collection, I`m going on 20.

Edit* I think it`s 22.

[rookiez]

Go with these brushes :) My new favorite!

http://www.autopia.org/forums/detailing-product-reviews/185007-detailing-brush-depth-review-pics-heavy.html

[ShawnF350]

Yes that is the one right there!!

Edit: For the dirty cloth armrest try spraying some APC on your brush then patiently agitate then blot dry/clean with a MF towel working a small section at a time.

Thanks Migue.. I just received mine from amazon today. $5
Bought my usual damaged box.

[Migue]

Thanks Migue.. I just received mine from amazon today. $5
Bought my usual damaged box.

My kit box was damaged as well, but the items were all in mint conditions no worries, were yours ok?