How to make the interior look mint
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Re: How to make the interior look mint
It's gotta be better than that greasy muck people normally use!
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Re: How to make the interior look mint
I don't like a shiney dash myself, I think matt finish is more classy 

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Re: How to make the interior look mint
any pics ?
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Re: How to make the interior look mint
Unscented plain wet wipes from asda or tesco are very good for muddy footmarks and general cleaning of interior before using glossy silicon stuff
I should worry about the drunken scrotes getting slippery hands?
Crumpled newspaper and a good window spray for the glass.
Tyre black sounds like a good idea - which one do you favour soops?

Crumpled newspaper and a good window spray for the glass.
Tyre black sounds like a good idea - which one do you favour soops?
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Re: How to make the interior look mint
How would one go about removing dried, heavily-trodden in chocolate from the footwell carpet? And, for that matter, dog-sick marks on the back seats?
And finally, how would one stop the missus from re-chocolating the motor once it's clean?
And finally, how would one stop the missus from re-chocolating the motor once it's clean?
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Re: How to make the interior look mint
wet vacuum cleaner like a vax?
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Re: How to make the interior look mint
Get the wife to clean it up, she'd be more careful with the chocolate if she knows she'll be the one cleaning it up again too 

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solves both problems. i like.
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Re: How to make the interior look mint
Hi guys,
I 've tried loads of different products over the years and have never really been completely satisfied. Some are too shiny, some too greasy.......
Autosmart's G101 was recommended by a friend as a non acidic method for cleaning the alloys, however once i had bought it it is actually a general purpose cleaner. I use it at a 5:1 dilution ratio for the alloys but 10:1 for cleaning the interior (dash, upholstery, carpets etc) I also use it for leaning up my suede Cat boots!!
It's cracking stuff as it removes all silicon residue and leaves the dash nice and matt (Welly) - i then usually give it a lick with Mr Sheen or something similar.
Here's the clicky linky thing to a really useful forum, some parts are a touch OCD but you have to admire the work some of the guys put in!! This one mentions G101 as an interior cleaner but it can be used for much more.
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/s ... hp?t=98358
Don't buy the G101 off ebay as it's far too dear - look on the forum above to see if you have an Autosmart distributor near to you and you will get it at a reasonable price. They have great products and the guys who sell them know their stuff!
I have the number of the one in NI who is based in Newry - if anyone wants his number drop me a PM.
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I 've tried loads of different products over the years and have never really been completely satisfied. Some are too shiny, some too greasy.......
Autosmart's G101 was recommended by a friend as a non acidic method for cleaning the alloys, however once i had bought it it is actually a general purpose cleaner. I use it at a 5:1 dilution ratio for the alloys but 10:1 for cleaning the interior (dash, upholstery, carpets etc) I also use it for leaning up my suede Cat boots!!
It's cracking stuff as it removes all silicon residue and leaves the dash nice and matt (Welly) - i then usually give it a lick with Mr Sheen or something similar.
Here's the clicky linky thing to a really useful forum, some parts are a touch OCD but you have to admire the work some of the guys put in!! This one mentions G101 as an interior cleaner but it can be used for much more.
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/s ... hp?t=98358
Don't buy the G101 off ebay as it's far too dear - look on the forum above to see if you have an Autosmart distributor near to you and you will get it at a reasonable price. They have great products and the guys who sell them know their stuff!
I have the number of the one in NI who is based in Newry - if anyone wants his number drop me a PM.
Cooks

Re: How to make the interior look mint
Detailing world is my first home,Im RoverIain on there (had a rover when I signed up) theyre a good bunch of folk and im sure if anyone signs up theyre sure to get any help required.Just dont forget to say who sent you in the referal slot!
As for tyre dressing on dashes,I would'nt recommend it.A/its probably abit greasy and will attract dust B/ probably end up looking way too glossy and reflect in your windows.
Personally I use a microfibre cloth damped in warm water wiped over and another to dry.
As for tyre dressing on dashes,I would'nt recommend it.A/its probably abit greasy and will attract dust B/ probably end up looking way too glossy and reflect in your windows.
Personally I use a microfibre cloth damped in warm water wiped over and another to dry.
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Re: How to make the interior look mint
of the mat but it in the freezerswiss wrote:How would one go about removing dried, heavily-trodden in chocolate from the footwell carpet? And, for that matter, dog-sick marks on the back seats?
And finally, how would one stop the missus from re-chocolating the motor once it's clean?
whoops sorry it says carpet ah well he might have a big freezer
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understand word can't a bleedin' I
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