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Vacuum the glass out. Push the seat down with your finger as you vacuum the crevices. also use a brush attachment to dislodge any tiny shards. be gentle.
as far as gauge lens (clear plastic) every car i've ever owned, that part scratches if you just look at it wrong. i don't know why on every car that part is so sensitive.
I actually have a compressor for detailing cars that blows out the water off of crevices. I also use it for the interior to blow all the dust out of the car.
For dust, i'll roll down the windows on one side of the car, or FL and RR (diagonal) while on the freeway and the suction will suck dust out of the car. sometimes i'll agitate the dash and seats with a microfiber and the natural rush of wind and pressure differential sucks the dust right out. of course in addition to a normal cleaning. i use this method to keep the dust down
For dust, i'll roll down the windows on one side of the car, or FL and RR (diagonal) while on the freeway and the suction will suck dust out of the car. sometimes i'll agitate the dash and seats with a microfiber and the natural rush of wind and pressure differential sucks the dust right out. of course in addition to a normal cleaning. i use this method to keep the dust down
Its so dusty here in Cali, i'm afraid opening the window will let in as much dust as your method lets out. I'll try it though and see if it helps. The compressor really helps though and really handy to blow out all the crevices during detailing.
I use Griots Garage Interior Cleaner with a good microfiber towel (found good towels at a local Detail Garage/Chemical Guys store). Does a nice job of cleaning but doesn't seem to leave a residue and doesn't have too much of a smell.
So I use ONR on everything in the interior. I use it diluted at like 128:1 and use it to clean every single surface inside the vehicle that is not fabric. I just spray and wipe with a microfiber. I use it on the dash, steering wheel, display, seats, sills, trim, piano black surfaces, buttons, etc. etc. I then follow it up with Opti-Seal to seal everything 2-3x a year. Opti-Seal also works great as a glass cleaner leaving behind a crystal clear surface. I apply the Opti-Seal with the yellow foam applicator, and except for glass, it's apply and walk away (no buff/wipe required). Opti-Seal leaves behind a nice deep sheen on all the surfaces and does not have that oily look/feel.
ONR is super versatile, mild enough to clean all surfaces, and smells nice. I sometimes will even spray some ONR right into the carpeting to give the car a nice fresh scent for a few weeks.
You really shouldn't have to use products. microfiber moistened with water will do. If you do it regularly you'll prevent junk from accumulating. occassionally i'll wipe down with this 1z (<-- link) to provide some fresch scent and heat and uv protection. it's the standard when it comes to interior product. it's a german company that contracts with bmw to sell their bmw labled stuff.
this product works miracles and leaves factory fresh matte/dry finish. no shine whatsoever. zero. it's how i keep my interiors looking literally new.
this is the steering wheel of my CT (same wheel as on IS) with a coating of 1z. dries matte and removes all oils. this steering wheel is 4 years old now but you'd never know it.
Just ordered some! Thanks for the advice. I haaaaaste greasy/tacky feeling steering wheels!
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