LEATHER INTERIOR
Leather makes for a beautiful interior. Unfortunately, it takes a lot of work to preserve that look. Body oils, clothing, dyes and cigarette smoke can cause discoloration and permanent damage to the delicate material in a matter of months. To keep your beautiful interior, condition your interior leather once a month. If you live in a particularly cold climate (where your car is exposed to below zero temperatures) or an extremely warm climate (where your vehicle's interior is exposed to excessive heat and sunlight), you may want to consider doing this more often. You'll need to condition after each cleaning. Leather needs regular replacement of natural oils or it will dry out, deteriorate, and crack. A mild pH balanced cleaner and conditioner can be used periodically to clean stains and debris from leather surfaces. Conditioning your leather after cleaning to help protect against future stains
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Car Care - Dash & Doors
DASH and DOORS
Dashboards and the interior of doors are made of a combination of materials usually consisting of plastics, rubber moldings, fiberglass and vinyl. Plastic surfaces can be cleaned with mild soapy water or any ammonia based cleaner. Using a soft bristled brush, rub the cleanser into the plastic and then, wipe dry with a soft cloth. Plastics are easy to clean, so you won't need to do much work here. For rubber moldings (such as those around the door frame), use mild, soapy water and a sponge. Shoe scuff marks can be removed with rubbing alcohol and cotton swabs, if necessary. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Vinyl can be cleaned with soapy water, too. A sponge and a bit of dishwashing detergent can go a long way on dirty vinyl car seats and dashboards. For tougher stains, use a soft, bristled brush and rub in a circular motion. Rinse, and dry well. Note: If you live in an area where your car is exposed to high temperatures or excessive sunlight, you may want to consider picking up a UV Sunscreen Protector/Cleaner. These products contain no water, produce a great shine and help to protect against fading and drying damage.
Dashboards and the interior of doors are made of a combination of materials usually consisting of plastics, rubber moldings, fiberglass and vinyl. Plastic surfaces can be cleaned with mild soapy water or any ammonia based cleaner. Using a soft bristled brush, rub the cleanser into the plastic and then, wipe dry with a soft cloth. Plastics are easy to clean, so you won't need to do much work here. For rubber moldings (such as those around the door frame), use mild, soapy water and a sponge. Shoe scuff marks can be removed with rubbing alcohol and cotton swabs, if necessary. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Vinyl can be cleaned with soapy water, too. A sponge and a bit of dishwashing detergent can go a long way on dirty vinyl car seats and dashboards. For tougher stains, use a soft, bristled brush and rub in a circular motion. Rinse, and dry well. Note: If you live in an area where your car is exposed to high temperatures or excessive sunlight, you may want to consider picking up a UV Sunscreen Protector/Cleaner. These products contain no water, produce a great shine and help to protect against fading and drying damage.
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