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[~Spyne~]

OK, what products do people use to clean their interior upholsteries?

I went out today and bought some AutoGlym Autofresh after reading a few decent reviews about it online. This is not so much a cleaning product, more to eliminate odours and freshen the smell of the interior. Particularly for those who play a lot of sports (or have small children/babies), car interiors can quickly start to get a bit of a 'funk' about them.
Well, I gave the seats a very light spray and, so far I am NOT a fan. It's certainly not 'new car' smell, it's a citrusy, soapy kind of smell. Will report back after work once the product has had time to settle down and the car a little time to air any excess scent.
I was planning to get some AG interior shampoo too, but after this, I think I'll be looking for alternative products.



So, what do you use for interiors, and more importantly, how well would you say it works?

[TEGBOY]

http://www.waxit.com..._id=66&Itemid=1

This is what I have been using, seems to work okay. Cheap version, overnight leave open box of baking powder in cabin, will help absorb odors.

[Pulse-R]

I use the Armorall interior "cleaning wipes" (not protectant).

It cleans all surfaces, upholstered and plastics, and it smells nicer than ciggys.

Works great

Edited by Pulse-R, 27 October 2011 - 09:46 PM.

[Sierra]

Hmmm ... spraying an odour eliminator into your apholstery just doesn't sit right with me ...

If your apholstery is a bit dusty or grimey (as most are from normal wear & tear) spraying something that's not a cleaner into it will just combine with the dust and make it harder to clean later on

I would try cleaning the apholstery first and that by its very nature will freshen the car up and you'll have clean seats too.

I don't like using air fresheners at all ... they all have a sickly smell to me ...
If only someone would make a "new car smell" air freshener that really does smell like a new car they would make a fortune!!
I've tried a few over the years and so far they are all rubbish and smell nothing like a new car.

Opening up a packet of 5 gum adds a nice "fruity" smell to your car.


On the off chance ... has anyone used Meguires Cloth & Trim cleaner on their seats? ... and is it any good?

[Pulse-R]

probably similar to the stuff in the armorall cleaning wipes Al.. it works a treat.

[Big_Valven]

I used armor all new car protectant for finals this year - it's said to be 'low shine' and I know it's a cheap mass market product but I was impressed. The scent was fresh, slightly new-car, but subtle... and it actually isn't shiny. Got the interior looking better than when I bought it. I've used the armor all cleaning wipes as well and they're great for getting built up grime off consoles, switches etc without leaving a film as long as you buff it off with a clean cloth after or it left streaks for me.

Aerospace 303 protectant seems to be the accepted norm for many detailing circles, I just couldn't get a hold of any before finals.

[KSR]

Big_Valven, on 31 October 2011 - 11:03 AM, said:

I just couldn't get a hold of any before finals.

Should have asked me

[peaandham]

Big_Valven, on 31 October 2011 - 11:03 AM, said:

Aerospace 303 protectant seems to be the accepted norm for many detailing circles, I just couldn't get a hold of any before finals.

I was in the same boat Callum but Autobarn Noarlunga now stocks it, so i must assume every Autobarn would.

[TMM]

This: http://www.carcarepr...roduct/mint/apc

Diluted 10:1 in a spray bottle. Use it on everything (seats, carpets, vinyl door/dash trims, leather steering wheel) spray and wipe with a microfibre cloth.

Then i use 303 Aerospace Protectant on the vinyl/plastics, and Nanolex Textile and Leather sealant on the steering wheel, seats and carpet. Nanolex is definitely a winnar on the steering wheel - no sheen at all, looks brand new after cleaning and resealing it.

Edited by TMM, 31 January 2012 - 02:33 AM.