Interior Detailing Question???? - LotusTalk

skinner_t · 10-05-2008, 07:22 PM

I have an '05 Elise and would like to know what you guys are using as an interior dressing for the dash/guage housing and door sills. Thanks.

qball · 10-05-2008, 08:19 PM

Nothing. I wipe it off with a damp cloth.

ItsThaMonsta · 10-05-2008, 08:23 PM

I use Meguiars interior detail spray on on all the panel parts. I use their leather seat wipes about once every three weeks for the seats and door inserts. And I use a regular household cleaner for the exposed aluminum if it ever gets dirty.

Mr. Know · 10-05-2008, 08:24 PM

Whatever you chose, don't get SimpleGreen near your aluminum.

ItsThaMonsta · 10-05-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Know

Whatever you chose, don't get SimpleGreen near your aluminum.

I use "orange cleaner" on the middle part and the part in the passenger footwell.

m4mica · 10-05-2008, 08:41 PM

STP 'Son of a Gun' Protectant. Really deepens the black and adds a good bit of gloss.

tesprit · 10-05-2008, 08:53 PM

I've been using Stoner Trim Shine. This is the best stuff I have found for the hard black plastic parts of the interior as well as the grilles and black trim on the exterior of the car.

habendanio · 10-05-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by m4mica

STP 'Son of a Gun' Protectant. Really deepens the black and adds a good bit of gloss.

As was said earlier I would just use a damp cloth on the dash. I would'nt want any glare caused by the gloss reflection. Plus its hard to get to the very end of the windshield without getting on the glass.

FLuXeXigeS · 10-05-2008, 11:05 PM

armor all for the shiny plastic bits
armor all leather wipes for the leather stuff
the dull dash cover just gets a wipe or two

xtn · 10-06-2008, 08:52 AM

I use one of those "California Duster" things. It works well. I don't ever apply any dressing/chemicals of any type.

xtn

LARRY · 10-06-2008, 09:17 AM

Xymol Leather Conditioner on the seats.

Be careful on the top of the dashboard...it reacts differently to different products. Maybe just wipe it...

Meguiars interior detail spray...works nice, smells funky.

or read your owner's manual and just wipe things.

kestrel74 · 10-06-2008, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by qball

Nothing. I wipe it off with a damp cloth.

exactly.

mikester · 10-06-2008, 09:29 AM

Most detailers will tell you to avoid Armor All, because it has silicone and is not good for the pastic/vinyl materials over the long term. Also it's got a pretty extreme look that is a matter of taste.

Einszett Tiefenpfleger is a very good product that I use for the Elise's interior when needed:

1Z Einszett Vinyl-Rubber Care Protectant ''Tiefenpfleger'' 500 ml

pMarty · 10-06-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Know

Whatever you chose, don't get SimpleGreen near your aluminum.

why?

Green Ghost · 10-06-2008, 10:48 AM

Just say NO to Armor all, nothing kills an interior (or tires) faster.

I use Meguiars interior detail spray on the dash and trim. And I use vary little sprayed on to the towel first. I fear water may stain the dash, so no damp cloth for me. Had a dash replaced.

xtn · 10-06-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pMarty

why?

Because it corrodes aluminum.

xtn

waydui · 10-07-2008, 06:40 AM

I use Mother's Back To Black dressing on the door panels, door sills and dash.

Works great, not too greasy or shiny, and lasts a long time.

Regards,
Wayne

savvy75 · 10-07-2008, 09:02 AM

-1 for ArmorAll

Repeated use of this seemed to suck the moisture out of the black plastic trim on my Dad's 91 Jetta. After a few appliactions over the course of months, the glossy black look only lasted a few days than the formerly black plastic trim started to apprer grey and brittle.

I use Megiar's, Mother's, and 3M products at the suggestion of many PCA members with award-winning cars.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikester

Most detailers will tell you to avoid Armor All, because it has silicone and is not good for the pastic/vinyl materials over the long term. Also it's got a pretty extreme look that is a matter of taste.

Einszett Tiefenpfleger is a very good product that I use for the Elise's interior when needed:

1Z Einszett Vinyl-Rubber Care Protectant ''Tiefenpfleger'' 500 ml

Z-dculus · 10-07-2008, 09:23 AM

armor all, used it for years

tcnohead · 10-07-2008, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Z-dculus

armor all, used it for years

+1

Honestly, i am suprised to hear all the bad things about it in this thread

10-05-2008, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
skinner_t Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 37	Interior Detailing Question???? I have an '05 Elise and would like to know what you guys are using as an interior dressing for the dash/guage housing and door sills. Thanks.

10-05-2008, 08:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mr. Know British by extrapolation Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marin, California Posts: 2,091 Images: 5	Whatever you chose, don't get SimpleGreen near your aluminum. __________________ 07 Magnetic Blue Exige S

10-05-2008, 08:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
m4mica Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 182 Images: 7	STP 'Son of a Gun' Protectant. Really deepens the black and adds a good bit of gloss. __________________ '05 Bordeaux Red Pearl Elise, Biscuit Interior, Touring, LSS. Mods (complete): Stage 2 exhaust; de-snorkel; K&N filter; shifter stiffener (both); lidbone (with cutout); multivex mirrors; painted center console. Mods (WIP): BWR SC; HID lights.

10-05-2008, 11:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
FLuXeXigeS ...disappearing posts... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal/AZ/NV Posts: 4,281	armor all for the shiny plastic bits armor all leather wipes for the leather stuff the dull dash cover just gets a wipe or two __________________ -Coi-'07 AR Exige S+Gotham, Von Hep, corner balanced&tuned SACHS, 6k HID, JVC KD-NX5000, Alpine 4ch. amp, JL stealth box, s111 rear towhook and harness bar, Starshield, TG4 1/4 turn fasteners, SS brake lines, bling bling eng bay, painted calipers, TD 1.2 wheels w/ Toyo R888, Safecraft harnesses, DRL delete, s111 CRD mount. add me: www.myspace.com/kandyredcoi & lotuscar.ning.com/profile/KandyRedCoi

10-06-2008, 08:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,811	I use one of those "California Duster" things. It works well. I don't ever apply any dressing/chemicals of any type. xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

10-05-2008, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
qball Genius! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,013	Nothing. I wipe it off with a damp cloth.

10-05-2008, 08:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
ItsThaMonsta Will There Be Cake? Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 372	I use Meguiars interior detail spray on on all the panel parts. I use their leather seat wipes about once every three weeks for the seats and door inserts. And I use a regular household cleaner for the exposed aluminum if it ever gets dirty.

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tesprit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 1,265	I've been using Stoner Trim Shine. This is the best stuff I have found for the hard black plastic parts of the interior as well as the grilles and black trim on the exterior of the car.

10-06-2008, 09:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 12,100	Xymol Leather Conditioner on the seats. Be careful on the top of the dashboard...it reacts differently to different products. Maybe just wipe it... Meguiars interior detail spray...works nice, smells funky. or read your owner's manual and just wipe things. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Sports & Touring Packages, Hard Top, Stage II Exhaust, '07 Probax leather seats. Los Angeles Lotus Service by Qais at 310-200-0022. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T) Last edited by LARRY : 10-06-2008 at 09:25 AM.

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mikester Registered Shmoozer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So Cal Posts: 4,000	Most detailers will tell you to avoid Armor All, because it has silicone and is not good for the pastic/vinyl materials over the long term. Also it's got a pretty extreme look that is a matter of taste. Einszett Tiefenpfleger is a very good product that I use for the Elise's interior when needed: 1Z Einszett Vinyl-Rubber Care Protectant ''Tiefenpfleger'' 500 ml __________________ No no no don't slam the ! door.... Last edited by mikester : 10-06-2008 at 10:33 AM.

10-06-2008, 10:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
Green Ghost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: orange county Posts: 712 Images: 13	Just say NO to Armor all, nothing kills an interior (or tires) faster. I use Meguiars interior detail spray on the dash and trim. And I use vary little sprayed on to the towel first. I fear water may stain the dash, so no damp cloth for me. Had a dash replaced.

10-07-2008, 06:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
waydui GR8 SCAPE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirtland, Ohio Posts: 855	I use Mother's Back To Black dressing on the door panels, door sills and dash. Works great, not too greasy or shiny, and lasts a long time. Regards, Wayne Attached Images __________________ _______________________ '05 Elise Magnetic Blue, Black interior, Touring, Hard Top, Star Shield, Stage II Exhaust, Arqray decat pipe, S2 Front Splitter (UK), Sector 111 Rear Tow Hook, Driving Lights, De-Snorkled, K&N Air Filter, Shift-I System, LSS Dampers & Springs, front shims removed, Alpine CDA-9856, Infinity Speakers, I-Touch adapter, Sector 111 V-Bar, Schroth Profi II 5 point harness, Exige S Probax seats, 1/4 turn undertray screws.

10-07-2008, 09:23 AM	#19 (permalink)
Z-dculus Derriere Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: US OF A! Posts: 2,107	armor all, used it for years __________________ 2006 KG-Sport Pack, LSD, TC, SS, Multivex, Lotus Stage II/powercoated diffuser, CF Zoom Rear View, Sector LidBone, Darth Holder (thanks Kestrel!), Sector 4Tress Harness Bar/CRD Mount, couple exige trim pieces 2004 Nissan 350z - Super Black-too many mods to list-SOLD to my brother 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic -(daily driver) *Seasoned veteran member of the KG Mafia

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