I am looking into getting CG red hot or green clean for the side panels and dash. was wondering what you use for cleaning your inside? Also has anybody used leather master products or know of a better leather cleaner
I like the Sonus line because those products clean well and leave a matte finish and none of that greasy oily look. I really like Leather Master, one of the best cleaners out there. I also like the Sonus Leather Cleaner and Conditioner because they restore that new leather scent without the use of perfumes. Usually, I clean with Leather Master, then apply Sonus Leather Conditioner, and end with Leather Master Leather Protection Cream
If you are using LM cleaners and Protector there is no need to add a conditioner. You are doing all the 'conditioning' you need with the water based products although LM Vital does give leather a nice feel (short lived as with most of them) If you want the leather smell this can be achieved with a leather aroma. You may be weakening the effect of the protector by putting it on top of a conditioning product. Use th eStrong Cleaner from LM rather than the Soft on your car interior. Soft cleaner is really for consumers in the furniture market and you should get better results with the Strong Cleaner but always use it as a foam as this is the safest and most effective way of cleaning. There are stronger Leather Protectors on the market but LM is very good and will have more affect than any of the 'conditioners'
Well hello Judy. You've been gone from the other forum for a while. Welcome to DB. If the interior is in excellent condition (I keep that leather very clean) and it is still a new car, do I still need to use the Strong Cleaner in its full strength? Is it safe to use it on a monthly basis?
I use Meg's APC+, but im pretty sure any apc will do...i dilute 10:1 for interior surfaces, and APC+ is safe for even leather wipedowns...havent used LM products so i cant help there but dedicated interior cleaners i dont are a necessity IMHO
I use LM Strong cleaner diluted for regular cleaning (buying one cleaner for all tasks, diluting to the strength required) Leather Master's Strong Cleaner, its water based formula removes ground in soil and water based stains. It can even remove blue jean transfer with a few light, repeated applications. Clothing dye normally shows as a greyish bloom in seat area. This is usually caused by dark dye transferring from clothing. Particularly avoid brand new (i.e. never been washed) denim jeans, damp knitwear etc. (for regular / maintenance cleaning use diluted 10:1 or Soft Cleaner) This product is used exactly the same as the soft cleaner, remember to apply cleaner with a sponge to create cleaning foam,which is extremely efficient for the cleaning of leather upholstery. Wipe away excess residue with a soft cloth. This product does not remove the finish or coating from any OEM leathers or those prepared with proper rub resistance standards - Top of the Line Auto Detailing Supplies
Hi Deataildoc. You would not need to use Strong Cleaner at its full strength but it can be diluted if needed. Get hold of a foaming bottle, much easier to use that way and as I have said much safer. If you are cleaning very regularly you may be better using a maintenance product that is a cleaner and protector in one as this will be much quicker to use and will be very effective on a new or clean leather. (Make sure it is a cleaner/protector and not a cleaner/conditioner)
Best not to use things that have not been specifically teste for leather as many of them can cause damage to the finish.
Thanks! I've been using Strong Cleaner diluted with water for regular maintenance. I apply it with a grout sponge which helps create some foam, but will definitely get a foaming bottle.
I have been looking at Surf City's Voodoo. Heard a few good things about this product. For the dash and door panels I was looking at trying Optimum Protectant plus or a diluted (10:1) APC followed up with 303 protectant.
I use Adams Interrior Cleaner for the carpets, uphulstry (sp). I use 1z Cockpit Premium for plastics and dashes. I still haven't settled on a leather cleaner / conditioner yet. Nothing I've tried really jumps out yet. I have not tried the LM series yet though...
Interiors: All kinds of dust, fumes, smoke and dirt builds up inside of a cars interior, much of it is brought in by the driver and passengers, but traffic fumes and air-borne dirt enters via the vehicles ventilation system. Every single interior surface is affected. Periodically it needs to be thoroughly cleaned to remove pollutants and preserve the original surfaces, ensuring the vehicles like-new condition. The surfaces involved in this cleaning are; glass, vinyl, leather, plastics, fabric, carpets and various acrylic surfaces. (See Section 10) To remove stains the surface tension that bonds them must be released, then the stain encapsulated and held in suspension to be removed. I’m repeatedly asked which product is the best interior cleaner. There is no one-product answer; as the so-called all purpose cleaners (APC) do not remove every stain, different stains require different solvents to remove them. Before cleaning a stain ascertain the material and try detergent and water before using a specific cleaner. Once fabric is clean apply a fabric protection (303TM High Tech Fabric Guard) Between these cleaners you should be able to remove 99% of stains occurring in a vehicle and around the home; Start with a 10:1 solution and decrease dilution as necessary; Carpets- 303™ Rug / Upholstery Cleaner & Spot Remover or Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover P21S Total Auto Wash (its active ingredient is d-limonene (citrus) a safe all purpose cleaner (APC) Woolite® Heavy Traffic Carpet Foam or Hoover Deep Cleansing Carpet/Upholstery Detergent Fabric seats - 303™ Rug / Upholstery Cleaner & Spot Remover or 303™ Aerospace Cleaner Duragloss FC (Fabric & Carpet Cleaner, Aerosol Foam) is a blend of surfactants, which encapsulates and gently foams away soil, oil and grease from fabric and carpet surfaces. Spot cleaning can be done without leaving rings on fabric - http//:We Are Car Care -- Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detailing Supplies, Car Buffers & Car Accessories Store Vinyl interior trim cleaning- the interior trim consists of the dash, vents, hard plastic surfaces and vinyl trim. These surfaces all can be cleaned using a damp micro fibre towel and a 5:1 Woolite / distilled water solution and with a water-based, anti-static cleaner Iz einszett Cockpit Premium; even at high temperatures, its thermo-stable action protects the product against break-down or 1Z Cockpit Premium as a matte finish dressing. Alternative - Einszett Vinyl-Rubber Care + Protectant 'Tiefenpfleger' Plastic - For all plastic surfaces (BTI Chemicals Plexus® Plastic Polish & Cleaner) including wood, as they are protected with a urethane clear coat Leather – a 6:1 solution of LM Strong Cleaner and distilled water and Leather Master Protection, as a shield against stains etc Washable surfaces - Distilled water / Woolite 10:1 or 303 Cleaner & Spot Remover ™ Glass surfaces - Stoner's Invisible Glass and a (Norwex) glass cleaning cloth with a super tight knit. Headliner - Duragloss 451 Fabric & Carpet Cleaner Aerosol Foam (FC) Is a blend of surfactants, which gently foam away soil, oil and grease from fabric and carpet surfaces. Spot cleaning can be done without leaving rings on fabrics, carpet and velour - Products - Serious Performance. Wood surfaces – Klasse or Zaino All-In-One (AIO) Ultra violet (UV) protection - for all interior surfaces- 303™ Aerospace Protectant or Optimum Protectant Plus Fabric / Carpet Protection – 303™ High Tech Fabric Guard, 3M Scotchgard™ Fabric protector Fluorochemicals (polymer latex) are mostly inert so by applying it to fabric it can be protected from stains and soiling. Leather Protection – Leather Master’s Protection Ultra Violet Protection (UV) - 303™ Aerospace Protectant
