Products to PRESERVE interiors

[Ghoste]

All kinds of products to clean and make shiny, and no shortage of products which claim to preseve interiors either.  But are there any that are actually looking like they the calim are true?  The preserving thing seems to be a relatively new one as far as I know so maybe there hasn't been enough time yet to evaluate them anyway?

[Dino]

For leather they do work yes, you have to keep it supple and there's a few good products out there to do just that.

For vinyl I doubt it matters.  Best thing you can do is prevent the vinyl from getting real hot so it won't crack but that's much easier said than done seeing these cars are out mostly when it's nice and hot out.

I would minimize the checmicals used on interiors and just use soapy water to clean.  It's like chrome, people think they need chrome polish to clean it while it actually is intended to revive lackluster chrome.  On good chrome all you do is make it thinner and worn faster.  Soap and water rules!

[68X426]

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,59478.0.html

The answer is 303 for interiors as well. 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Ive been using Mothers VLR with good results

http://www.mothers.com/02_products/06524.html

[doctor4766]

Another basic thing that you can do is tint the windows. That will help protect your interior whilst keeping the car cooler, so it's more of a preventative solution.
Believe me when I tell you that when I get an older car in my shop to have it's old "expired" film replaced, the condition of the seats and rear parcel shelf are usually in much better condition than same aged cars that have never had film in the first place. Quite often the tops of the rear seats are faded badly or cracked and falling to pieces.
And you don't need to have dark film to get the protection. Even the lightest tints can provide more than 99% UV rejection.

For those who don't want the look of tint, there are also some near on clear films that will cut 55% heat, more than 99% UV, but still let through 88% visible light.

[Fred]

I find there's no better product than 303 Aerospace. It works on all interior plus tyres. 

[charger Downunder]

I find there's no better product than 303 Aerospace. It works on all interior plus tyres. 

Second that good stuff

[johnnycharger]

I really like the Surf City garage stuff. I have used it on my vinyl back seat and it softened it up just as advertised. I am a big fan.

[resq302]

Ive had fantastic luck with Meguiar's #39 heavy duty vinyl cleaner and conditioner.  I also follow it up with their #40 Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner and conditioner.

[69 OUR/TEA]

All kinds of products to clean and make shiny, and no shortage of products which claim to preseve interiors either.  But are there any that are actually looking like they the calim are true?  The preserving thing seems to be a relatively new one as far as I know so maybe there hasn't been enough time yet to evaluate them anyway?

A climate controlled garage with no windows for uv rays to enter.

[Back N Black]

Ive had fantastic luck with Meguiar's #39 heavy duty vinyl cleaner and conditioner.  I also follow it up with their #40 Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner and conditioner.

+1

[Fred]

All kinds of products to clean and make shiny, and no shortage of products which claim to preseve interiors either.  But are there any that are actually looking like they the calim are true?  The preserving thing seems to be a relatively new one as far as I know so maybe there hasn't been enough time yet to evaluate them anyway?

A climate controlled garage with no windows for uv rays to enter.

And remember not to take it out!

[AirborneSilva]

Ive been using Mothers VLR with good results

http://www.mothers.com/02_products/06524.html

I like Mothers as well but then I'm am amsoil dealer (they sell Mothers products), so I may be bias.  I have used 303 and like that too....

[ODZKing]

I'm curious about the 303 stuff.  Does it leave kind of a slippery film as many vinyl treatments do?
I'm thinking mostly seat applications.  Some of the other brands when you put it on the seats, you need your seat belt or you slide onto the floor.   

[AirborneSilva]

I'm curious about the 303 stuff.  Does it leave kind of a slippery film as many vinyl treatments do?
I'm thinking mostly seat applications.  Some of the other brands when you put it on the seats, you need your seat belt or you slide onto the floor.   

Don't remember it being slippery 

[resq302]

When I used he 303 stuff on my tonneau cover on my truck, it was somewhat greasy and attracted all the dirt and crap.  It also left streaks down the side of my truck when the rain came and it got washed off.  The Meguiar's product does not do that for either case.

[ODZKing]

Thanks Brian, that is EXACTLY what i was getting at.   

[AirborneSilva]

I use the Mothers on my Ram and it's not greasy at all

[charger Downunder]

When I used he 303 stuff on my tonneau cover on my truck, it was somewhat greasy and attracted all the dirt and crap.  It also left streaks down the side of my truck when the rain came and it got washed off.  The Meguiar's product does not do that for either case.

What i do is aply it one night and then rub over it with a cloth the next day to remove excess so it wont run when wet and it leaves a nice flat non shiney finish.

[DC_1]

I use the rubber and vinyl cleaner from Auto Glym

They have some great products.


http://www.autoglym.com/enGB/product-quickselectorCar.asp

[Bob T]

An upholsterer guy I know recomended Johnsons Baby oil years ago, seems to work fine on seats and dashes, comes up nice with a buff and second application a week or so later, wont rot stitching, used it in quite a few of my cars , cheap as chips from the supermarket too

[440]

A vote here for "303"

It was recommended to me by the mob who redid my interior.

At any rate stay away from silicone products.

[Fred]

A vote here for "303"

It was recommended to me by the mob who redid my interior.

At any rate stay away from silicone products.