Help A Noob out...

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chromecarz00

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Hi everyone,

Found this forum around a year ago, completely blown away.

Then somehow lost it "rollseyes". Found it about 2 weeks ago, started reading for hours a day and finally starting to post.

Ive been cleaning cars for awhile, mostly as a noob so forgive me and some of my noob products. I just wanted to get a few opinions on cleaning products, what i should keep, etc.

Heres a list of what I have (and in some cases have used):

(E)Nu Finish Polish (go for it. just get it all out...)

(E)Meguirs NXT 2.0

(E)Armor All Car Wash

(E)Armor All Tire Foam

(E)Black Magic Tire Wet

(E)Rain X 2 in 1 Cleaner and RepellEnt

(E)Meguiars Carinibu Wax

(E)Meguiars Claybar + Detailer Spray

(E + I) Armor All Detailer

(I)Lexol Leather Cleaner

(I)Lexol Leather Conditioner

(I)Scotchguard Protectant Spray

(I)Scotchguard OXY Cleaner

(I)Resolve High Traffic Foam

(I)Woolite Oxy Deep

(I) Spot Shot Carpet Stain Remover



I have a few more that arent really important that Im leaving out. I have a traditional household vaccum cleaner, and a few microfiber cloths.

OH I have a Volvo S40, with a special material for the interior called T-Tech.

S40 T-Tec Seats - help!

". The most innovative upholstery is Dala, a ribbed textile with T-Tec elements and visible light-colored seams. T-Tec is a material specially developed for Volvo and inspired by sportswear and modern travel accessories. The contrast between T-Tec and textile - along with seams in a different color - reinforces the car's dynamic appeal"



As you can see its a PAIN to clean, feels somewhat similar to seatbelt material. Other than steamcleaning, does anybody have any products that would surely protect all stains? I've done a relatively good job on them, so theyre pretty clean, but I don't wnat to have to spend 2 hours a month on them alone.



Also I am a college student on a rather limited budget, so what should I do about the list of products I have? I was thinking of getting a dual action, since im not happy with the results Im getting now..

Any Help?

Thanks in advance.
 
As for your laundry list of products, if they're working well for you then keep using them. When you say "Armor All Detailer," are you referring to Armor All Protectant? Personally I think Armor All Protectant sucks. I use 303 Aerospace Protectant or Meguiar's Hyper Dressing (diluted 2:1) for the exterior, and 1Z Einszett Cockpit Lemon for the interior. You could also try the Hyper Dressing as a less expensive alternative to your tire products.



I've never heard anything bad about Nu Finish, although it certainly doesn't get top billing here among Autopia members. Try topping Nu Finish with a pure wax such as Collinite 845 or 476 for more durability.



I'll let someone else comment on your interior fabric questions.
 
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