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Interior cleaning product? stuff in the stipple

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ksman, Mar 31, 2019.

  1. Mar 31, 2019 at 8:32 AM
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    ksman

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    What products are you guys using for cleaning the dashboard and other vinyl in the interior? Just regular old Armor All? Any particular type of rags also?
    I just picked up my new DCSB Off Road yesterday and noticed a couple of little white specs imbedded in the stippled vinyl at the top of the door. When I tried to wipe it off with my finger it looked like skin cells from my finger started wiping off! I know I'm probably being too particular and this nit picking will probably wear off soon. It's just that everything else is so clean that little things like that stick out to me.
    Thanks!
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  2. Mar 31, 2019 at 8:40 AM
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    snickers

    snickers My new, overpriced heaping pile of shit

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  3. Mar 31, 2019 at 8:40 AM
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    In for this one cause stuff like that drives me batty too...
     
  4. Mar 31, 2019 at 9:15 AM
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    I like Adams interior detailer. A little pricey but it works well and smells nice.
     
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  5. Mar 31, 2019 at 10:11 AM
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    Grossomotto

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    This stuff is top of the line but not cheap

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    Vanderjdm

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    So far I've been able to keep my interior very clean with just a damp microfiber towel. Even that rubber stuff on the doors. I will hit it a couple times a year with Armor All.

    I'm loving the simplicity of this interior. My last car was a gray full leather luxury interior. This is so much lower maintenance.
     
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    I’ve been using chemical guys interior cleaner and protectant. Not greasy or shiny like armor all which I don’t like.

    Loads of stuff out there.
     
  8. Mar 31, 2019 at 11:06 AM
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    Super Clean diluted 10:1 on a microfiber or a detailing brush for intricate areas. Wipe dry with a clean microfiber. Meguiars Ultimate Quick Wax after for a protected surface with no greasy or shiny look.

    I avoid Armor All and other similar products. They're all too greasy, slimy, glossy, etc.
     
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    Never use anything other than water and a lint free rag. You can use a very mild soap if something is stubborn. Interior cleaning products dry out interior plastic over time and cause cracking and fading especially armor all products. And if you do the dash the sun beats it to death and cools the chemicals in the products. Another reason I tinted my whole windshield. Trust me on this.
     
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    the low sheen dash has me stymied. will Boeshield 303 keep it supple & un-shiny? I don't mind a hint of light bouncing off for the first couple of days as long as I can even it out with a rag.
     
  11. Mar 31, 2019 at 11:15 AM
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    That one old guy

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    All good recommendations. Gonna try that 303 everyone raves about when I get a chance. I got away from Armorall many moons ago. Damp micro-fiber (w/ a little 409 if grimey).
     
  12. Mar 31, 2019 at 11:33 AM
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    Meguiars #40 only.
     
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    This is what I use .

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    Simple Green. you can dilute it to different strengths, for Different jobs. cleaning dash board dirt stains on carpet.
     
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    Be careful of anything greasy. I used some shine interior cleaner and it kinda stained that side panel on the door. Had to get hot water and soap to get most of it off.
     
  17. Mar 31, 2019 at 12:19 PM
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    I have been using Lexols Vinylex on my interior of my BMW and truck for almost 2 decades. Stuff works great on the vinyl pieces. No significant sheen.
    https://www.amazon.com/Lexol-E30112...ds=vinylex&qid=1554059936&s=automotive&sr=1-1
    On the exterior rubber, including the tires, I use Grand One Exterior and Rubber dressing. IF you can find it in stock. All the exterior rubber has maintained its black appearance without fading.
    https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Exteri...0009KNOOK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
    On the exterior plastics that need a bit of face lift (like the bed liner areas) I have found good luck with Mothers Back to Black.
    https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-06141-Back-Black-Cleaner/dp/B00GZLMEDO

    I know a lot of new products have come onto the market since then, but I will stick with the products I have had great success with for almost 20 yrs.
     

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