Auto detailing...

shmike · 03-13-2009, 01:35 PM

I've seen lots of comments on here from various detailing "gurus".

Everyone has their own product, method, etc. for keeping the vehicle exterior in pristine condition but you rarely see anyone talk about the interior.

Share your knowledge here:

Specifically, I want to clean up the interior of my truck. It is 2.5 years old and needs some freshening. It's not terrible but almost 65k miles of track weekends, muddy shoes, road trips and commuting have led to a few spots on the carpet and seats (cloth).

Give me some ideas on tools, techniques and products to make it like new again.

Thanks!

marko138 · 03-13-2009, 01:39 PM

I use a Macquiers quick mist interior detailer to freshen mine up. And sometimes some armour all on the dash.

MILK · 03-13-2009, 01:39 PM

The best tip ever came from watching a former next door neighbor. He had 4 kids. On the weekends he would open the doors on both sides of the minivan and take a leafblower to it!!

marko138 · 03-13-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MILK

The best tip ever came from watching a former next door neighbor. He had 4 kids. On the weekends he would open the doors on both sides of the minivan and take a leafblower to it!!

Not a bad idea.

Rider · 03-13-2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MILK

The best tip ever came from watching a former next door neighbor. He had 4 kids. On the weekends he would open the doors on both sides of the minivan and take a leafblower to it!!

Reason #586 why you shouldn't have kids.

Tsunami · 03-13-2009, 03:02 PM

Good idea on the leaf blower, with a pug shedding copious amounts of fur, its everywhere and now btwn foster pugs and my pug, my car is really gross.

JoJoYZF · 03-13-2009, 03:09 PM

I usually just use armor all for the dash and door panels, and vacuum the inside. If theres bad spots I just use whatever carpet cleaner I have in the house.

shmike · 03-13-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

I usually just use armor all for the dash and door panels, and vacuum the inside. If theres bad spots I just use whatever carpet cleaner I have in the house.

Getting warmer...

Thanks Jojo!

I am well aware of armor all, vacuums, leaf blowers etc...

My shit isn't a pigsty, I just want to get the carpets and seats back to a like new condition.

Cutty72 · 03-13-2009, 05:06 PM

Simple Green and a brush for bad stains.

shmike · 03-13-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Simple Green and a brush for bad stains.

I'll give that a shot.

Do you vacuum it out after or just let it air dry?

I love Simple Green. We buy it by the gallon.

03-13-2009, 01:35 PM	#1
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Auto detailing... I've seen lots of comments on here from various detailing "gurus". Everyone has their own product, method, etc. for keeping the vehicle exterior in pristine condition but you rarely see anyone talk about the interior. Share your knowledge here: Specifically, I want to clean up the interior of my truck. It is 2.5 years old and needs some freshening. It's not terrible but almost 65k miles of track weekends, muddy shoes, road trips and commuting have led to a few spots on the carpet and seats (cloth). Give me some ideas on tools, techniques and products to make it like new again. Thanks!

03-13-2009, 01:39 PM	#3
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	The best tip ever came from watching a former next door neighbor. He had 4 kids. On the weekends he would open the doors on both sides of the minivan and take a leafblower to it!!

03-13-2009, 03:02 PM	#6
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	Good idea on the leaf blower, with a pug shedding copious amounts of fur, its everywhere and now btwn foster pugs and my pug, my car is really gross.

03-13-2009, 03:09 PM	#7
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	I usually just use armor all for the dash and door panels, and vacuum the inside. If theres bad spots I just use whatever carpet cleaner I have in the house.