Best way to clean door trim and dash

druggist · **October 12, 2016, 05:45:54**

I want to tidy up my door trim that has several scuffs on it from getting in and out of the car.. I also want to clean off the build up of grey yuk that sticks to the steering wheel and other panels.

Has anyone found anything better for cleaning.

The honeycomb patter on the door lining makes normal sprays not so effective.

CraigB · **Reply #1: October 12, 2016, 05:56:51**

Not sure what will get rid of scuffs/scratches but I always use Meguiars cleaner detailer followed with their protectant.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #2: October 12, 2016, 06:02:59**

Dazzler · **Reply #3: October 12, 2016, 06:51:25**

Being a cheapskate I tend to use a bit of tyre shine on a rag!

CraigB · **Reply #4: October 12, 2016, 07:27:15**

Quote from: Dazzler on October 12, 2016, 06:51:25

Being a cheapskate I tend to use a bit of tyre shine on a rag!

Wouldn't that release toxic vapours

especially on hot days where the oils evaporate inside the cabin

Dazzler · **Reply #5: October 12, 2016, 08:41:19**

I only use a little bit. The one I've got is too cheap to use toxic chemicals!

CraigB · **Reply #6: October 12, 2016, 09:13:48**

Quote from: Dazzler on October 12, 2016, 08:41:19

I only use a little bit. The one I've got is too cheap to use toxic chemicals!

You hope

Surferdude · **Reply #7: October 12, 2016, 09:39:53**

Armourall works for me.
But not much you can do about scratches.

rustynutz · **Reply #8: October 12, 2016, 11:12:18**

Some of the plastics Hyundai use are crap, they scratch just looking at them...

Dazzler · **Reply #9: October 12, 2016, 11:32:05**

Quote from: rustynutz on October 12, 2016, 11:12:18

Some of the plastics Hyundai use are crap, they scratch just looking at them...

You can be fairly abrasive Russell. ..

rustynutz · **Reply #10: October 12, 2016, 11:33:53**

Phil №❶ · **Reply #11: October 12, 2016, 11:44:09**

The plastic near the accelerator cracked today

rustynutz · **Reply #12: October 12, 2016, 12:13:24**

I didn't do it!

The Gonz · **Reply #13: October 12, 2016, 13:06:34**

Phil, did you sent Russell a picture of it before it cracked?

Phil №❶ · **Reply #14: October 13, 2016, 10:18:34**

No

Heady · **Reply #15: October 13, 2016, 23:30:16**

Quote from: rustynutz on October 12, 2016, 11:12:18

Some of the plastics Hyundai use are crap, they scratch just looking at them...

Hyundai plastics are very fragile...

I've provided lifts to some friends and the passenger glovebox plastics have been scratched by handbag and laptop bag zips & buckles!

I've yet to find a way to either hide or repair the scratches... I've even thought of trying to find/purchase a replacement glovebox.

The Gonz · **Reply #16: October 14, 2016, 05:55:13**

Maybe some vinyl wrap as for the exterior?

CraigB · **Reply #17: October 14, 2016, 06:13:07**

Quote from: The Gonz on October 14, 2016, 05:55:13

Maybe some vinyl wrap as for the exterior?

Like this stuff

Carbon Fiber Style Fabric Door Trim Protector Set - Shark Racing

The Gonz · **Reply #18: October 14, 2016, 06:17:31**

Yep, you can go all Batman through the whole car in that colour or just accent the high traffic bits.

blastslayer · **Reply #19: February 25, 2018, 00:38:20**

303 protectant, after a good clean...

The Gonz · **Reply #20: February 25, 2018, 09:03:21**

Quote from: blastslayer on February 25, 2018, 00:38:20

303 protectant, after a good clean...

mickd · **Reply #21: February 25, 2018, 21:18:48**

Yep, that's a clean 303 !

blastslayer · **Reply #22: March 01, 2018, 23:21:38**

ok if that fails use this alternative

butters7388 · **Reply #23: April 02, 2018, 09:30:39**

Bowdens vinyl revival or something similar

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CraigB · **Reply #24: April 02, 2018, 09:48:05**

I've been trying Optimum Protectant Plus lately and can thoroughly recommend it

Optimum Protectant Plus 504ml - ZAS

I find it even better than the Meguiars as it cleans and protects in single application with a nicer low sheen look and lasts much longer between applications.

Jeff70 · **Reply #25: July 26, 2018, 22:02:03**

With interior cleaning I always just use a microfiber cloth in super hot water.
Leaves no residue as there are no chemicals to start with.

Dazzler · **Reply #26: July 26, 2018, 23:10:04**

Quote from: Jeff70 on July 26, 2018, 22:02:03

With interior cleaning I always just use a microfiber cloth in super hot water.
Leaves no residue as there are no chemicals to start with.

I'll have to try that Jeff.

P.S. I'm guessing you don't carry a wet microfibre cloth around in the car though (they weight a fair bit)

CraigB · **Reply #27: July 27, 2018, 03:12:40**

Quote from: Jeff70 on July 26, 2018, 22:02:03

With interior cleaning I always just use a microfiber cloth in super hot water.
Leaves no residue as there are no chemicals to start with.

Meguiars did leave a slight oily residue though the Optimum doesn’t and it doesn’t attract dust either and the darker look after application looks good.

With no protectant used your interior doesn’t have the required protection against heat and sunlight/UV but if you don’t keep your cars long the next owner might not notice any fading, I personally use my Optimum protectant on all exterior black plastics as well which keeps them looking like the day I bought them 👍