Hello all, looking for best products people are using to keep the interior plastic scratch free and clean? I ordered the WeatherTech protectors for the door handles and rear lift but looking for an interior product that is not shiny or sticky.
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Best product to keep interior plastic protected?
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ottoSXP
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303 Aerospace or 303 Auto - they're the same product (per the mfr.), whichever is cheaper in your local store or online retailer.
low shine, UV, long lasting & effective - inside & out.
low shine, UV, long lasting & effective - inside & out.
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hi @jt83 , yes you can (& if some product gets on leather it is certainly no bad thing); it is a recommended use on-label.
for me, for *all my leather (furniture, belts, wallets, shoes, car ...), i choose to use SmartLeather - again, great product, UV & smells amazing.
fwiw, when feeling lazy or cheap i would give the leather seats in my JK Wrangler a wipe with the 303 instead of the SmartLeather, but wouldn't do that with the Nappa in my Telluride.
for me, for *all my leather (furniture, belts, wallets, shoes, car ...), i choose to use SmartLeather - again, great product, UV & smells amazing.
fwiw, when feeling lazy or cheap i would give the leather seats in my JK Wrangler a wipe with the 303 instead of the SmartLeather, but wouldn't do that with the Nappa in my Telluride.
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Honestly, mild soap and water is your best bet for cleaning and care. You can achieve a short-term sheen by using various other products, but nothing of that sort will prevent scratches. The plastic is non-porous, thus it will absorb nothing. Therefore you will then deal with some level of glare on your glass from the shiny plastic.
If you are concerned about fading and eventual cracking, you should pursue as dark of window tint as your locality allows plus a windshield sunshade, such as the one KIA sells specifically for the Telluride.
Just my .02 cents, for free!
If you are concerned about fading and eventual cracking, you should pursue as dark of window tint as your locality allows plus a windshield sunshade, such as the one KIA sells specifically for the Telluride.
Just my .02 cents, for free!
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Investing in a good ceramic tint and sunshade is the key. A good ceramic tint job will cost you 750.00. It's worth the money. Reducing the heat in your car is what preserves the leather. Regularly clean and condition every month. The leather will last a long time.
That price, imo, is too much for a Telluride window tint job. I spent $185.00 installed for 25% ceramic tint to do the entire vehicle with a lifetime warranty (including a windshield strip at 5% limo. To each his own, though. Some people simply don't feel like they are getting something high-quality unless they spend a small fortune and there is nothing wrong with that.
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The absolute finest interior cleaner for all surfaces is from "Griots Garage".....the absolute best conditioner for high end leather: "Leather in a Bottle" from Zaino.
51 years of car detailing and 6 years as a car show judge and I have found nothing better. Neither are cheap.
51 years of car detailing and 6 years as a car show judge and I have found nothing better. Neither are cheap.
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I've tried the Griots detailer and wasn't impressed as it was hard not to streak with it, but maybe their interior stuff is better..I'll have to try it.
My concern is the plastic along the bottom from kids/peoples feet getting in and out. We live in a rocky, sandy area and it makes its way inside leaving all kinds of marks on the plastic.
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I have a 32 oz spray bottle with a homemade cleaning solution comprised of 1 teaspoon Meguiar’s Gold Class, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, and the balance distilled water. This is what I have cleaned the solid surfaces of my cars with for about 30 years. Soccer cleats, rocks, syrup, ice cream, candied fingers, basketball shoes, softball cleats and bats....no chance
Perfect, I will try it! Thx
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Agree on the Griots detailer! Nice thing about their interior stuff is that it is really good on leather and vinyl.....cleans up the normal dirt (like dye from blue jeans) and will tackle serious stains all without any odor! The best detailer I have ever used ( back in my show car days ) is also by Zaino....there stuff is strictly available on their website only.
