What interior detailers are you using? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72BlckButy · 07-01-2009, 09:23 PM

I've tried F41 and it seemed to leave a really slick texture to the pieces, and I know some people don't like Armor All, so what interior sprays are you guy's using?

Any products better than the others for vinyl seats?

72BlckButy · 07-02-2009, 01:58 PM

I have also used Meguiar's Quik Detailing (mainly on my '08) and it did a decent job, but kind of left me looking for something extra. It didn't leave a greasey feeling, but it didn't look like it had really 'shined' up the panels.

Tater · 07-02-2009, 06:32 PM

I use dust to detail my interior.

dammitmitchell · 07-02-2009, 10:00 PM

soap and water..
i used to detail at a body shop.. waaayyyy back in the day (OMG the 90's ha ha ha)
and we used soap and water.. all the other stuff leaves crap behind.. and alot of it "attracts" dust..

but for my wifes car i still use the armorall interior wipeys. because she dosent care about my ranting..
"your truck is alllwasy dirty so what does that say"
MEH! my interior will last another 10 years... hers wont

72BlckButy · 07-03-2009, 11:51 PM

Soap and water... that's a new one for me, but I completely understand the fear of ArmorAll.

dammitmitchell · 07-04-2009, 12:11 AM

seriously dial soap and water...
cmon'.... it wont bleach your plastics.. ever...
bout the "safest thing" you could ever use.. but.. if you never intend to paint or modify the interior armorall is great..

they i have always been taught to use it is spray a microfiber towel and then wipe it onto the surface.
(that's probably what the instructions say too.. but those have little words and no pictures so whatever..)
the stuff is just a beast of burdeon to get off glass and chrome...

CLASSIC87' · 07-29-2009, 10:34 PM

I use Meguires Natural Shine... it looks great, smells good/clean and not overly "done". I even use it on my tires...

**N2TRUX** · 08-09-2009, 01:58 PM

Tough Stuff and Windex here. I clean my carpet, door panels, leather, vinyl, etc with Tough Stuff. When everything is clean, I use Windex to get the windows clean, and wipe down the dash.

When that all done I use a small sponge applicator to go over the rubber trim (door jambs) with spray tire detailer. No specific brand there, just what ever is cheap at Costco, Sams or Wal-Mart

72BlckButy · 08-10-2009, 08:10 AM

Ken, have you noticed any discoloration from Tough Stuff on your carpet?

cdowns · 08-10-2009, 09:18 AM

i use maguires"tech protect" for dash console and door panels been using for a few years and like the results
i use regular household rug shampoo for rugs and fabric seats usually"resolve"
every once and awhile i'll give the interior a few squirts of "fabreeze" to give a nice smell that the girlfriend likes

big_al_71 · 08-12-2009, 11:55 PM

Eagle one products are outstanding

unclewatts · 08-30-2009, 07:50 PM

A subject I feel very strong about. The Tannery leather and vinyl cleaner and conditioner. I have never used a product that even comes close. Armour All Sucks! It addicts the vinyl and eventually dries it out so it cracks. I've seen it happen. Windex on the inside metal surfaces works well too.

72BlckButy · 08-30-2009, 08:16 PM

I actually picked up a new product this weekend, Mother's Interior Detailer, and this stuff is awesome!!! (except for the price)

It removed 40 years of grime build up in the crevices of my vinyl seat, and made it retain a sharp clean shine without the greasey-ness like other products.

Myself · 09-30-2009, 01:08 PM

I've been using Simoniz, and it works well without leaving a greasy or overly shiny finish.

2badgn · 11-21-2009, 11:32 AM

Try 303 Aerospace protectant. Dont know if u can buy OTC but Autogeek.net carries it.

I love detailing my own personal cars and have been doing it for 20 years! Mistakes lead to perfection!

This 303 has UV protection in it. It has a nice medium to natural shine.

hotrod 80 · 11-21-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

i use maguires"tech protect" for dash console and door panels been using for a few years and like the results
i use regular household rug shampoo for rugs and fabric seats usually"resolve"
every once and awhile i'll give the interior a few squirts of "fabreeze" to give a nice smell that the girlfriend likes

Another "every once in a while" i like to do after a real good interior cleaning is a few squirts of cologne misted inside just before closing it up for the night and before dinner plans the next day .

2badgn · 11-21-2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrod 80

Another "every once in a while" i like to do after a real good interior cleaning is a few squirts of cologne misted inside just before closing it up for the night and before dinner plans the next day .

Spraying Auto Fabreeze gives a nice clean smell too.

JWall · 01-21-2010, 02:45 PM

I use the Armor All cleaning wipes. (the ones that clean but dont actually armor all it)
If I need something past that I have some stuff from Wizards that is a less greasy and "body shop friendly" protectant.

07-01-2009, 09:23 PM	#1
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	What interior detailers are you using? I've tried F41 and it seemed to leave a really slick texture to the pieces, and I know some people don't like Armor All, so what interior sprays are you guy's using? Any products better than the others for vinyl seats? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 07-01-2009 at 09:23 PM.

07-02-2009, 01:58 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What interior detailers are you using? I have also used Meguiar's Quik Detailing (mainly on my '08) and it did a decent job, but kind of left me looking for something extra. It didn't leave a greasey feeling, but it didn't look like it had really 'shined' up the panels. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-02-2009, 06:32 PM	#3
Tater Cradle Robber Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lily Lake,Illinois Posts: 774	Re: What interior detailers are you using? I use dust to detail my interior. __________________ "The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind." Humphrey Bogart "Hippies.They're everywhere.They wanna save the earth,but all they do is smoke pot and smell bad."Eric Cartman "Think about how stupid the average person is,and realize half of them are stupider than that."George Carlin

07-02-2009, 10:00 PM	#4
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: What interior detailers are you using? soap and water.. i used to detail at a body shop.. waaayyyy back in the day (OMG the 90's ha ha ha) and we used soap and water.. all the other stuff leaves crap behind.. and alot of it "attracts" dust.. but for my wifes car i still use the armorall interior wipeys. because she dosent care about my ranting.. "your truck is alllwasy dirty so what does that say" MEH! my interior will last another 10 years... hers wont __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

07-03-2009, 11:51 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What interior detailers are you using? Soap and water... that's a new one for me, but I completely understand the fear of ArmorAll. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-04-2009, 12:11 AM	#6
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: What interior detailers are you using? seriously dial soap and water... cmon'.... it wont bleach your plastics.. ever... bout the "safest thing" you could ever use.. but.. if you never intend to paint or modify the interior armorall is great.. they i have always been taught to use it is spray a microfiber towel and then wipe it onto the surface. (that's probably what the instructions say too.. but those have little words and no pictures so whatever..) the stuff is just a beast of burdeon to get off glass and chrome... __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

07-29-2009, 10:34 PM	#7
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: What interior detailers are you using? I use Meguires Natural Shine... it looks great, smells good/clean and not overly "done". I even use it on my tires... __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

08-09-2009, 01:58 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: What interior detailers are you using? Tough Stuff and Windex here. I clean my carpet, door panels, leather, vinyl, etc with Tough Stuff. When everything is clean, I use Windex to get the windows clean, and wipe down the dash. When that all done I use a small sponge applicator to go over the rubber trim (door jambs) with spray tire detailer. No specific brand there, just what ever is cheap at Costco, Sams or Wal-Mart __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-10-2009, 08:10 AM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What interior detailers are you using? Ken, have you noticed any discoloration from Tough Stuff on your carpet? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-10-2009, 09:18 AM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: What interior detailers are you using? i use maguires"tech protect" for dash console and door panels been using for a few years and like the results i use regular household rug shampoo for rugs and fabric seats usually"resolve" every once and awhile i'll give the interior a few squirts of "fabreeze" to give a nice smell that the girlfriend likes __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-12-2009, 11:55 PM	#11
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: What interior detailers are you using? Eagle one products are outstanding __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-30-2009, 07:50 PM	#12
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: What interior detailers are you using? A subject I feel very strong about. The Tannery leather and vinyl cleaner and conditioner. I have never used a product that even comes close. Armour All Sucks! It addicts the vinyl and eventually dries it out so it cracks. I've seen it happen. Windex on the inside metal surfaces works well too. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner) Last edited by unclewatts; 08-30-2009 at 07:52 PM.

08-30-2009, 08:16 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What interior detailers are you using? I actually picked up a new product this weekend, Mother's Interior Detailer, and this stuff is awesome!!! (except for the price) It removed 40 years of grime build up in the crevices of my vinyl seat, and made it retain a sharp clean shine without the greasey-ness like other products. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-30-2009, 01:08 PM	#14
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,127	Re: What interior detailers are you using? I've been using Simoniz, and it works well without leaving a greasy or overly shiny finish.

11-21-2009, 11:32 AM	#15
2badgn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 276	Re: What interior detailers are you using? Try 303 Aerospace protectant. Dont know if u can buy OTC but Autogeek.net carries it. I love detailing my own personal cars and have been doing it for 20 years! Mistakes lead to perfection! This 303 has UV protection in it. It has a nice medium to natural shine.



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01-21-2010, 02:45 PM	#18
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: What interior detailers are you using? I use the Armor All cleaning wipes. (the ones that clean but dont actually armor all it) If I need something past that I have some stuff from Wizards that is a less greasy and "body shop friendly" protectant. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

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