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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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What to use inside for detail/cleaning

Used Hydro twice and Mistique and like the results. Been using Meguires interior detail and I am not to sure about it. Seems spotty. I would like an all purpose interior detail spray, all in one for piano black, leatherette for the seats, dash and I also have english oak. Not shiny, just natural and high quality.

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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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I think the Meg's interior QD is fine for cleaning (like when you have a spot or something to remove, or actual dirt on the seat maybe)...but as far as condition/dressing, you'd want something different. I honestly don't know if you'll find something that does all of that. I assume the english oak is shellac'ed, in which case you could use Slick/Hydro on that and the Piano Black. But on the seats/dash you want something to condition the vinyl, and for that you'd want something like Nero.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 05:56 AM
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Griot's Speedshine works great to clean interior's. (no joke).

and leaves a nice matte and rich finish.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 06:27 AM
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wait, speedshine on the interior? Use it as a cleaner or in step of Vynil and rubber dressing?
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 06:29 AM
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distilled water on a microfiber will clean most any interior surface and leave no residue behind
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 07:17 AM
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Scurves- yep, give it a try next time. . It actually works very well for quick cleaning rubber, plastics, painted surfaces. Even leather.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 07:20 AM
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Yeah - I use Meg's Interior QD for a quick dusting of everything...

But with paint AND vinyl AND leather in my interior, I have to use a variety of products for the good cleaning/conditioning.

My current favs are:
Nero for dash top, door panels, other vinyl/plastic.
Hydro for painted panels
Griott's Leathercare spray for leather

Leaves the paint shiny and swirl-free, and the other stuff nice and matte.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
Scurves- yep, give it a try next time. . It actually works very well for quick cleaning rubber, plastics, painted surfaces. Even leather.
Hum, I am going to have to give that a try. I was told it may work well on tinted windows.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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I have like...1/3 to 1/2 a gallon sitting around. Pay shipping and it's yours!
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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Hum, I am going to have to give that a try. I was told it may work well on tinted windows.
not sure about glass, as SpeedShine will streak a little bit until you
go over it again with a dry towel.

i recommend Clarity for tinted windows. yesterday i was cleaning
up my $350+ RC transmitter with Clarity.


 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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and what does that control?
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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and what does that control?


i dont have picts yet. been away from RC'ing for like 8yrs.
i recently bought a tamiya M03 minicooper (classic) kit and going to build
it with my son.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Yucca Patrol
distilled water on a microfiber will clean most any interior surface and leave no residue behind
Good point..lots of products have very straightforward cleaning requirements. For general purposes, don't we risk overcomplicating things?
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by gokartride
Good point..lots of products have very straightforward cleaning requirements. For general purposes, don't we risk overcomplicating things?
you have to remember most people have oil and dirt on their hands
especially outdoors. not everything will clean off with just water.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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R/C is awesome. I have some stuff sitting arond i should play with. even a Traxxs truck that never ran...
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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I have like...1/3 to 1/2 a gallon sitting around. Pay shipping and it's yours!
pm sent
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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i use M40 or M39 by Meguiars to clean the surface first, and then top it off with Meguiars Natural Shine.

I find it works best if you put the product onto an applicator pad and rub that on the surface and then wipe off excess with a clean MF.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MLWagner79
I have like...1/3 to 1/2 a gallon sitting around. Pay shipping and it's yours!
Originally Posted by moclimbin
pm sent
awww i wanted to jump on that..
 
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