Car maintenance: cleaning inside

[travikk]

Hey guys,

Finally it's that time a year, where I can get my Audi outside and clean it properly. Been wondering though, what do you use to clean your cars? I have nappa leather throughout.
A set of cloths, sprays etc would be nice to get.

Any advice?

Konrad

[jake25]

I'm very happy with the results from using Gliptone GT15 Gentle Spray Leather Cleaner and Gliptone Leather Conditioner. I don't have the Nappa leather, but wouldn't think it would matter.

[travikk]

how about cleaning the dashboard?

[Akash]

I took detailing on as a hobby about 8 years ago when I had my C6 A6 and had it done professionally - after handing over close to £500, I thought it had to be something I could do...so I did and funnily enough I've just done mine yesterday and my brother-in-law's 16 plate Polo today but that hobby is not cheap and means I've tried a LOT of products.

In regards to interior it depends on how bad it is I guess. I use Dr Leather wipes for the seats now. They smell great and do not leave any gloss shine and instead, a matt finish. If the leather is very bad then I would generally use a leather brush and either the Gliptone spray or simple Autoglym leather spray to agitate, wipe and then finally use Dr Leather again. I have read a lot about conditioner and most say its something to avoid so I've followed that advice but up to you - I've used it in the past and not really found any difference

Dashboard - again I hate gloss finish. I use Sonus Cockpit Detailer for interior dashboard etc. Just be very careful with your trim if you have black edition as these scratch VERY easily. Trick is to never use a dry cloth no matter how soft. I ended up using a poilish on mine to get rid of the microscratches.

Glass - Sonus have a good one but I actually quite like Fast Glass (Autoglym) and even use it for the house windows. I do have water repellent on the outside too though

Finally any seals and rubber/vinyl stuff, it's 303 Aerospace Protectant

Might help might not :)

[dtwort]

I can also recommend Dr leather.

For exterior....
Ultimate finish snow foam,
Two bucket method with grit guards and autoglym wash and wax using lambs wool mit.
Same process for wheels but different bucket and a net sponge.
Autoglym aqua wax to finish wheels off.
Autoglym fast glass followed by RainX for water beading on glass.
Meguiars Clay bar kit to remove anything welded to the paint. Followed by colour magic polish in colour of paint. Then finally a coat of collinite 476S.

Baby wipes also work really well on dashboards and plastic interiors. Just don't use them on leather. Stick to Dr leather wipes for your leather.

I'm bound to have forgotten something but that should be enough to get you started.


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[Akash]

Our method/tools are almost identical.
Only thing is probably shampoo that I recently changed to Poorboys Slick & Suds mainly for ... well the suds! I just didnt feel I got enough from the AG
Wheels - I use Bilberry + Iron X, AG Sealant and then Poorboys pink paste wax
Wax I use Poorboys blue paste once I've washed/dried/wiped

[dtwort]

Oh, also check out the following websites to buy your kit from.

I've used both and can recommend either...

theultimatefinnish.co.uk

cleanyourcar.co.uk


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[dtwort]

Thanks Akash, I might give the poor boys suds a try. Have you been impressed by it?

Travikk - Be careful, this can become addictive! [emoji23]




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[pany]

Got to say a damp good quality microfibre is ideal for the dash. I've literally got boxes full of product, but find damp microfire best. As stated earlier, use high quality and remove wash label as the BE is prone to scratching. Autoglym or meguiars go decent leather cleaners and the meguiars leather brush is fab. Autoglym glass polish takes more work than a spray, but leaves a great finish. Let it dry and do it before the rest of the interior, or white dust everywhere.