4TehNguyen

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at the last oil change I did at the dealer (many months ago actually and still there) they detailed the car with some very greasy armor all type product. You dont see it normally when the interior is cool but in direct sunlight it glosses up, bleeds out, and becomes very greasy/sticky. I've been using chemical guys interior detail cleaner (yellow one) and even trying rubbing alcohol to get the crap off and its not very reliable. Any other tips how to remove this nasty stuff?

sgmbab

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I have their (Chemical Guys) extreme orange heavy duty degreaser and it works pretty good for me in those situations.

1QWKGS4

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I use Stoner Invisible Glass cleaner all over my car, it works for almost every kind of use for a cleaner, good for exterior and interior. Best of all, it doesn't have any harmful detergent or harmful chemicals.

1QWKGS4

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To add: I've use it for over 7 years now. No problems or side effects from use on other surfaces besides glass.

sydtoosic

try optimum power clean (OPC) that should do the trick. don't know if you should use at full strength... so dilute 3to1.

zmcgovern4

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^Agreed... any all purpose cleaner should do the trick.

here is some more advice for when you take your car to the dealer or anywhere else for service. make sure they are absolutely clear that you do not want them to touch the car let alone wash it or "detail it"! They might give you a weird look, or assure you it will be fine, but I promise they are doing way more harm than good.

I put 3 of these signs in my car when I go to the dealer and I make sure the service manager knows they are not to touch the car.


... don't make me tell you about the one time I forgot to remind them

sydtoosic

do tell, do tell, I want to hear it. Or shall I say read it.

Kira X

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A diluted all purpose cleaner should be good.

I need to make some signs for my car that say "Do Not Wash" next time I go to the dealership. I had a bad experience with my SC300 a few years ago so I've never let them wash it again. They ask me if I want my cars washed every single time too.

Dawa

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i would think a lil bit of dawn/etc in a bucket of warm water would do the trick.
i have read (but have no references on hand) that armor all products use certain ingredients that
actually lead to drying/cracking of interior pieces, as opposed to cleaning/protecting them.

zmcgovern4

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^Well, I forgot to remind them not to wash it, and apparently they don't ask... they just assume you need it washed EVEN THOUGH MY CAR WAS SPOTLESS IN THE FIRST PLACE! So they let their guys wash it - I knew as soon as I saw it that they had touched it because there were water spots everywhere. It didn't look bad in the service pickup area so I didn't say anything. On my way out, I drove by the "washing area" and saw their guys going to work with those "washing brushes" that look like a push broom (you know what I am talking about?) and my heart sank. As soon as I got home I lit it up with my 1000W halogens and brinkmann and sure enough, it was lightly swirled/scratched. Now I don't keep my IS in perfect shape - it is a DD and that would just require way too much work, but I do try to maintain a mostly swirl free finish. Long story short, I polished the car and applied the 22ple VX1 coating and learned my lesson.







^At least they ask you... mine just assume they should wash it apparently. Even though my car is probably the cleanest car they see... oh well.

^Armor All contains silicone which can create a sort of greenhouse effect, trapping in heat between the surface of the armor all and the surface of your dash. This excessive heat, and silicone barrier can lead to cracking and other issues overtime. Water based products are the only way to go for safe maintenance.

4TehNguyen

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thanks for the tips. I will try some dishwasher soap later today to degrease it