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Old 07-12-18, 09:42 AM
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Hey guys,

Tips on best cleaners and protectorants for dash and leather on my Lexus 460LS. Also, the Telios Wheels.
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Hi Rich, Autozone carries all of the high quality stuff like McGuire.

Rather than spend the time myself the other day I took my 07 to a detail shop and had them deep clean, condition and UV coat the entire interior
including dash, arm rests and seats. It was about $125 but well worth it to me as I doubt the previous owner had ever had it done.

I just poofed up the tire pressures to 36 cold, 33 felt too soft to me.

On another note, I have owned new Mercedes, BMW's and Cadillacs and this Lexus surpasses them all
in terms of smooth power, well appointed luxury touches and most importantly its fantastic ride quality.

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I use F-11 on the whole car, inside and out. Expensive but so easy to work with and does a great job.
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I was just thinking some things I do not mind doing like the leather, you know how leather gets shiny and the perforated parts get weird and stained or whatever... I need some ideas or recommendations on what to use to make it not shiny again like new... i see pictures from detaling places all the time before and after but I have no idea what they use.
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These are my go-to's



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The Meguiar's Interior detailer is the best stuff I've used...easy on all your surfaces, no streaking, oils or grease. Just cleans everything and I never have to worry about it hurting anything (real important with all the soft materials and screen in a car like this).
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Originally Posted by Doublebase
The Meguiar's Interior detailer is the best stuff I've used...easy on all your surfaces, no streaking, oils or grease. Just cleans everything and I never have to worry about it hurting anything (real important with all the soft materials and screen in a car like this).
I want to make stuff less shiny... if this gonna leave a shine? Or anyone has any suggestions on how to make the leather or other surfaces less shiny... more of a matte factory appearance..
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Originally Posted by jdanielca
I want to make stuff less shiny... if this gonna leave a shine? Or anyone has any suggestions on how to make the leather or other surfaces less shiny... more of a matte factory appearance..
No, it doesn’t leave any shine
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Originally Posted by jdanielca
I want to make stuff less shiny... if this gonna leave a shine? Or anyone has any suggestions on how to make the leather or other surfaces less shiny... more of a matte factory appearance..
No it doesn't leave a shine, it's pretty gentle so I find it doesn't do a hell of a lot of cleaning on leather, but for the dash and doors it's great. But you can use it on leather, it just won't scrub into it like a leather cleaner might.
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If you go into our Automotive Care & Detailing forum there is a ton of info in there. Also there are several detailers who will answer your questions. Zach (zmcgovern4) is particularly helpful.
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Originally Posted by jdanielca
I want to make stuff less shiny... if this gonna leave a shine? Or anyone has any suggestions on how to make the leather or other surfaces less shiny... more of a matte factory appearance..
They have a product that leaves the surface shiny, the one I posted above will not.
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McGuires interior detailer is the best interior spray on the market in my opinion. I just started using f11 topcoat on the exterior and it truly is amazing.

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I actually found an interior spray I like better than Meguiars Quick interior detailer...

https://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-i...r-cleaner.html
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Hello, I bought the McGuire’s detail cleaner for interior. I will try it out on the Prius before I
go to the Lexus.
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
I actually found an interior spray I like better than Meguiars Quick interior detailer...

https://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-i...r-cleaner.html
What are you using to apply it?


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