Interior Vinyl & Plastic

**wgb113** · 07-23-2003, 07:07 AM

Hello everyone, I`m new to detailing cars but have always taken decent care of them with regular washing & vacumming. I finally have my first new car and I`d like to keep it in as best shape as possible.

With previous cars I would always use a very diluted mix of Simple Green and water to clean the interior plastic and vinyl pieces, following with just water and then drying. It seemed to work well and didn`t leave that greasy glare-producing film that Armor-All does. Only problem is that it probably didn`t offer any UV protection.

I`m looking for something that will clean the surfaces AND protect it from the sun without leaving a greasy film and without producing the dangerous glare that Armor-All does. If it`s something I could pick up at a local store that`d be even better.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

Bill

**imported_BretFraz** · 07-23-2003, 09:09 AM

Your cleaning idea is fine so I`d stick with it. As for protecting, lots of us use 303 Aerospace Protectant on our interior pieces. Check out www.303products.com for a dealer near you.

**SK2003TypeS** · 07-23-2003, 09:38 AM

Bill, Welcome and Congrats on your new car !

I`ve been getting away with just water and MF towels on my dash and interior for cleaning (at least once a week). The 303 works great. I don`t like the shine/greasy feel from Armour all. 303 leaves a satin finish. I use it on my interior and exterior rubber trim. Some use it on tires, but I haven`t tried that yet.

I`m not sure if they still have it, but that link the bretfraz mentioned use to have a free sample in there somewhere.

Good Luck with your new car :xyxthumbs

**SK2003TypeS** · 07-23-2003, 09:40 AM

Hehe, had to see for myself

http://www.303products.com/main.php?infopage=freesample

**Scott P** · 07-23-2003, 10:09 AM

Poorboy`s Natural Look offers a nice matte finish and UV protection as well.

**Spilchy** · 07-23-2003, 10:23 AM

Interior rubber and vinyl, I love Meguiars #40. You can get it at NAPA.

For plastic, I love 303. Not sure if you can get it locally. I can, but it`s a store only in a certain area of the country - Strauss Automotive.

Careful with the Simple Green around plastic. When dilluted to a light mixture, it makes for a nice cleaner for the interior.

I too use water on a rag. That`s my first step. A wet rag to wipe down everything before any treatments.

**imported_indy** · 07-23-2003, 12:10 PM

I like Meg`s #40 vinyl & rubber cleaner/conditioner.

It cleans as well as provides uv protection and

can be applied from matte to shiny to your

taste. I found it available at a local auto

parts store.