Interior Protection
Interior Protection I've noticed many many threads and posts about cracked dashes, torn leather, and broken door panels.
My question is, how do your prevent this? I like keeping my car clean and out of the sun when possible and use a windshield visor every day. Are there any products that clean and protect these areas to prevent fading and weakening?
My question is, how do your prevent this? I like keeping my car clean and out of the sun when possible and use a windshield visor every day. Are there any products that clean and protect these areas to prevent fading and weakening?
Easy enough. Lol. Well what about scent? I like to keep that "new car smell" if possible.
And if you don't mind me asking, why no silicone? Does that make the color fade?
And if you don't mind me asking, why no silicone? Does that make the color fade?
Broken door panels are common, one thought is how the cloth/leather is stapled and the heating and cool is what makes it crack. NOT much you can do. Pry and keep in a temp controlled situation.
Leather, keep clean and moist. Most cleaners adds conditioning.
Dashes are the same way, out of the sun, cooler temps help greatly. U use Maguire's Ultimate Protectant, works great, leaves a good shine but on F bodies that is not as desirable due to windshield angle.
Leather, keep clean and moist. Most cleaners adds conditioning.
Dashes are the same way, out of the sun, cooler temps help greatly. U use Maguire's Ultimate Protectant, works great, leaves a good shine but on F bodies that is not as desirable due to windshield angle.
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Used armor all for almost 4 years on my old 3.4l camaro and left it sit in the sun everyday (no garage space for it) and the dash never cracked and always had a good shine. Just use armor all once a week on all plastic surfaces. You'll be fine.
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Do NOT use armor all, don't even use it on your tires. Your interior/tires will rely on it. The color will fade quicker when you stop using it, and dries everything out. And when you do use it, it leaves everything greasy.
There are many other products out there that will do the job. I use Turtle Wax F21 Super Protectant on my interior, seems to work pretty well and leaves a black sheen (not shine) and also has sun protection. Spraying it on a towel first to wipe it on the interior pieces works better than spraying it on, as it's pretty thick. I use Earth Technologies Tire Shine on my tires, it's water based and leaves a nice satin finish (I hate shiny unnatural tires). It's 100% biodegradable and doesn't leave driveway stains so that's an added plus.
There are many other products out there that will do the job. I use Turtle Wax F21 Super Protectant on my interior, seems to work pretty well and leaves a black sheen (not shine) and also has sun protection. Spraying it on a towel first to wipe it on the interior pieces works better than spraying it on, as it's pretty thick. I use Earth Technologies Tire Shine on my tires, it's water based and leaves a nice satin finish (I hate shiny unnatural tires). It's 100% biodegradable and doesn't leave driveway stains so that's an added plus.
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I've noticed many many threads and posts about cracked dashes, torn leather, and broken door panels.
My question is, how do your prevent this? I like keeping my car clean and out of the sun when possible and use a windshield visor every day. Are there any products that clean and protect these areas to prevent fading and weakening?
My question is, how do your prevent this? I like keeping my car clean and out of the sun when possible and use a windshield visor every day. Are there any products that clean and protect these areas to prevent fading and weakening?
I have used the black magic and turtle wax low shine products in the past with good results. I avoid armor-all at all costs. I've had bad results with that crap.
BTW, so far no cracks or fading on my dash/panels. They are dark charcoal too
Yeah, I already have the sunshade. I've heard of that 303 stuff but I lost the link to order it. I couldn't find any at AutoZone or WalMart (big surprise, I know) and I wasn't entirely sure where else to look. Where do you get it from?
Where are you guys getting the windshield sun screens? I'm really going to need one for this summer as my car is my DD for now. I've heard of covercraft that makes one that fits our car perfect, but would also like to see some other options first.
I believe I got mine off summit but I forgot, my ex got it for me for my birthday last year lol. It's the covercraft one, good quality. I'll get those pics as promised soon.
This one sits flush with the entire windshield. They are all custom made to fit certain model cars. It's well worth the money. I used to have a walmart one and it's nothing compared to the covercraft one.
