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Mar 7, 2011 | 07:38 PM

Kd007

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Interior cleaning tips

Hi looking for tips to care for interior , have light gray with 2 young kids sitting in the back. I read some other thread and have ordered 303 solution , do I apply this on the dash and leather? How often do ppl here treat the leather? Thanks

Mar 11, 2011 | 02:06 PM

JiniJazz

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For your leather seats, I recommend Lexol. Full clean and condition twice a year, and "on demand" cleaning as necessary. The leather on dash is usually coated, so 303 protectant should be good enough for that.

Mar 12, 2011 | 05:20 PM

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bought a cheapy Turtle Wax : Normal Protectant for the dash. Will it damage the dash skin?

Mar 12, 2011 | 11:00 PM

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bought a cheapy Turtle Wax : Normal Protectant for the dash. Will it damage the dash skin?

Read this. More you see "instant" shine, more long term damage you will see.

Mar 12, 2011 | 11:15 PM

ggravant

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For everything but the leather I am using this product:

http://properautocare.com/eivicapr.html

Seems pretty good so far (not too shiny) and I hear you can use it on the external trim along the bottom of the car if you like.

For the leather I am using Zaino Z-9 (cleaner) and Z-10 (conditioner). The car is new, so I have only used Z-10 so far. I will probably use the cleaner once a month or so and as needed for spot cleaning and the Z-10 every time I clean the interior. Although I did read that you may want to do a light clean every time to prevent buildup of the conditioner.

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...oduct_Count=14

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...oduct_Count=15

Mar 13, 2011 | 06:02 AM

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Read this. More you see "instant" shine, more long term damage you will see.

Could you check your link, please. Not sure it goes where it is most helpful. Thanks.

Mar 13, 2011 | 07:57 AM

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For what it's worth, here's an interesting article from the Lexus Vehicle Insider (from the perspective of someone at Lexus) on the best way to clean the interior.....

https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lex...-Interior.html

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Mar 13, 2011 | 10:21 AM

Mossy

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Interesting - I think what he is really saying is don't clean it at all, then when it is nice and dirty our dealers can detail it for you at 5x the going rate

LOL...or you can come in and trade-up for a new one...

Mar 13, 2011 | 01:03 PM

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Could you check your link, please. Not sure it goes where it is most helpful. Thanks.

Sorry, this is the correct link

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forum...er-protectant/

Mar 13, 2011 | 06:32 PM

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Thanks. I'll apply this method to my car. Great article

Mar 13, 2011 | 06:35 PM

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Sorry, this is the correct link

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forum...er-protectant/

Read through. I'll put the Turtle Wax protectant away and just use water and microfiber cloth. Just throw away $5.

Thanks

Mar 13, 2011 | 08:02 PM

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ggravant

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I just don't see water doing much good with greasy sweat on leather after a summer of 90+ degree days - especially the lighter colors. I have black, so it would not be as noticeable, but I still know it is there.

For dash, and other trim pieces, I like the UV protection - especially at 5280 ft. But ... to each his own.