What is everyone using for the interior plastic and rubber? I want the shine and not to greasy, also what protects best?

 

Lots of folks like Aerospace 303 Protectant... It's great stuff....

Lots of folks like Meguiar's #40... again, great stuff...

My favorite is Vinylex.

RP

 

Where do I get these products?

 

Oodles of stores will sell both of these online. My personal favorite is www.premiumautocare.com. I've done quite a bit of business with them over the past several years and they're top notch when it comes to customer service and selection.

RP

 

For quickie interior cleanups I like using Pledge. It leaves a nice low gloss and repels dust. On thorough details I use NXT Tech Protectant inside and out.

 

its hard as hell to find but 3M makes a lotion that cleans and protects, it aint greasy and doesnt leave too much of a shine but does an outstanding job. its silicone free.

 

Hey Rock...$67.50 for a gallon is a bit steep! Try Proper Auto Care http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motoring/index.html They sell a gallon for $48.95 and customer service is also very good...their in Florida.

303 is the best! It's water based not petroleum based so it will not dry out leather or vinyl. Rocky's idea using pledge is also a good one...smells nice too

 

Can't say I disagree on the pricing issue... LOL!

 

meguire gold class wipes...

 

Has anyone tried Meguiar’s Quik Interior Detailer ?

 

I've done a little experimenting, and I kind of like the turtle-wax formula 21 protectant. I think it cost all of $4 in one of the chain auto parts stores. Still got a few others to try, though...

 

Yep. Tried it before it hit the shelves.

It's an EXCELLENT product. Leaves a nice matte finish behind and works VERY well. I think there will be other companies putting out similar products in the very near future.

I don't think I've read a single bad review on the product... and that includes several of the very big and prominant detailing boards.

RP

 

so is it sacreligious to use armor all? i like having a clean truck, but i sure don't want it to cost $100 every time i detail the thing!

-matt

 

The bad thing about armor-all is (at least, from what I have experienced) that after some time, it will start to turn white from exposure to the sun. Not good on black parts, IMHO

 

Not sacreligious in the least. In fact, AA has come a long way with their product since the olden days of everyone being worried about it cracking your dash (because the dashboards were plastic or vinyl coated foam).

While I don't care for any type of shiny protectant product on my dash, AA can be utilized. I, personally, find that it's a very sticky product and thus, the dash gets dirtier much quicker.

-RP-