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Interior vinyl cleaning

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by 10X TACO, Nov 19, 2015.

  1. Nov 19, 2015 at 7:16 AM
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    10X TACO

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    What do you all use to clean the dash, door jams, center console, etc??
     
  2. Nov 19, 2015 at 7:21 AM
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  3. Nov 19, 2015 at 9:50 AM
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    303 kicks a$$
     
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  4. Nov 19, 2015 at 9:58 AM
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    I have 2015 limited and was looking for a multipurpose all interior cleaner. I see people talking about how much they like the aerospace 303 and using it on the plastics outside. Is this a truly SAFE product that can be used on the WHOLE interior too? Ie dash , plastic softfex leather etc.
     
  5. Nov 19, 2015 at 12:01 PM
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    I don't know about leather but it's good for everything else.
    I use lexol on the leather
     
  6. Nov 23, 2015 at 10:16 PM
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    I thought 303 was a protectant and not a cleaner.
     
  7. Nov 23, 2015 at 11:09 PM
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    It is a protectant. But it works for mild cleaning, simply by being a liquid. Like water would (e.g. Dusting your dash, interior plastics). For heavier jobs, I'd use something else. Diluted SIMPLE GREEN is a good one. I get it at Walmart, auto parts stores, etc.

    It says you can use it on leather seats, goggles, etc. Sounds truly safe to me. I use it on all interior/exterior plastics, rubber seals, tires, as a haze preventer (UV blocker on headlights). Works great on plastic lawn furniture that sits in the sun.
    http://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-aerospace-protectant
     
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  8. Nov 24, 2015 at 8:15 PM
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    I would avoid Simple Green on interior. There are safer alternatives out there that won't break the bank like Chemical Guys All Clean...$7 and it will make around a gallon and a half. Plus no worries of damaging plastic, vinyl, etc.
     
  9. Nov 24, 2015 at 8:35 PM
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    What could be unsafe about diluted simple green? I just fill a bucket with warm water and then add a spray or two of simple green. Seems to work, But I don't want to damage anything. Guess I've gotten lucky so far?
     
  10. Nov 25, 2015 at 7:26 AM
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    For one if someone misses the dilution ratio, Simple Green can make the plastic cloudy. Why take that risk? Why use a degreaser on interior? There are dedicated cleaners out there that would be better and safer.
     
  11. Nov 25, 2015 at 11:29 AM
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    I don't typically use a degreaser on the interior. That's why I said 303 works for mild cleaning (dusting, etc). But if there are boot marks on my door panels, then a little diluted simple green works well for me.
     
  12. Nov 26, 2015 at 12:10 AM
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    It may work fine on door panels but other plastics may have issues. There have been plenty cases were it clouds the plastic. I would hate for someone to read this thread and end up having an issue when there are safer products out there that clean well.
     
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    I like using 303 since it doesn't leave any oily/greasy residue. It leaves a clean look finish.
     
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  14. Dec 3, 2015 at 2:01 AM
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    303 has a cleaner too. Haven't used it yet it's on order.
     
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    303 seems to be magic
     
  17. Dec 3, 2015 at 7:36 AM
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    Not only does 303 leave a nice, clean appearance without any crappy shine (think Armor All), it also has great UV protection capability. Have been using it for years.
     
  18. Dec 3, 2015 at 7:38 AM
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    I use glass cleaner to remove dirt, 303 for protection.
     
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