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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => INTERIOR => Topic started by: druggist on October 12, 2016, 05:45:54

Title: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: druggist on 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.
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: CraigB on 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.
(http://i.imgur.com/I8PgW9F.jpg)
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: Doggie 1 on October 12, 2016, 06:02:59
 :whsaid:
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: Dazzler on October 12, 2016, 06:51:25
Being a cheapskate I tend to use a bit of tyre shine on a rag! :D
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: CraigB on October 12, 2016, 07:27:15
Being a cheapskate I tend to use a bit of tyre shine on a rag! :D
Wouldn't that release toxic vapours :undecided: especially on hot days where the oils evaporate inside the cabin  :eek:
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: 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!  :D
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: CraigB on October 12, 2016, 09:13:48
I only use a little bit. The one I've got is too cheap to use toxic chemicals!  :D
You hope :)
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: Surferdude on October 12, 2016, 09:39:53
Armourall works for me.
But not much you can do about scratches.
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: rustynutz on October 12, 2016, 11:12:18
 :whsaid:

Some of the plastics Hyundai use are crap, they scratch just looking at them...  :lol: :fum:
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: Dazzler on October 12, 2016, 11:32:05
:whsaid:

Some of the plastics Hyundai use are crap, they scratch just looking at them...  :fum:
You can be fairly abrasive Russell. ..
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: rustynutz on October 12, 2016, 11:33:53
 :Pout:
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 12, 2016, 11:44:09
The plastic near the accelerator cracked today  :fum:
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: rustynutz on October 12, 2016, 12:13:24
I didn't do it!  :lol:
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: The Gonz on October 12, 2016, 13:06:34
Phil, did you sent Russell a picture of it before it cracked? :confused:
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: Phil №❶ on October 13, 2016, 10:18:34
No  :D
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: Heady on October 13, 2016, 23:30:16
:whsaid:
Some of the plastics Hyundai use are crap, they scratch just looking at them...  :lol: :fum:
Hyundai plastics are very fragile... :disapp: 

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

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.
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: The Gonz on October 14, 2016, 05:55:13
Maybe some vinyl wrap as for the exterior? :needspecscleaning:
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: CraigB on October 14, 2016, 06:13:07
Maybe some vinyl wrap as for the exterior? :needspecscleaning:
Like this stuff :link: Carbon Fiber Style Fabric Door Trim Protector Set - Shark Racing (http://www.sharkracing.com/carbon-fiber-style-fabric-door-trim-protector-set/)
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: The Gonz on 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. :D
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: blastslayer on February 25, 2018, 00:38:20
303 protectant, after a good clean... :happydance:
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: The Gonz on February 25, 2018, 09:03:21
303 protectant, after a good clean... :happydance:
:eek:

ns
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: mickd on February 25, 2018, 21:18:48
 :rofl:
Yep, that's a clean 303 !   :hahaha:
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: blastslayer on March 01, 2018, 23:21:38
ok if that fails use this alternative :evil:
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: butters7388 on April 02, 2018, 09:30:39
Bowdens vinyl revival or something similar

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Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: CraigB on April 02, 2018, 09:48:05
I've been trying Optimum Protectant Plus lately and can thoroughly recommend it  :link: Optimum Protectant Plus 504ml - ZAS (https://www.zas.com.au/product/432/optimum_protectant_plus_504ml.html)

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.
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: Dazzler on July 26, 2018, 23:10:04
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.  :victory:

P.S. I'm guessing you don't carry a wet microfibre cloth around in the car though (they weight a fair bit)  :snigger:
Title: Re: Best way to clean door trim and dash
Post by: CraigB on July 27, 2018, 03:12:40
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 👍
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