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66olds442 · 04-25-2011, 01:26 PM

When detailing your interior (plastic pieces) what do you use to protect it as well as make it look it's best?

CamaroDreams07 · 04-25-2011, 01:32 PM

Leather cleaner, then leather conditioner. It's got good UV protection and is less glossy than VRT so it won't glare.

SSOOCH · 04-25-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Leather cleaner, then leather conditioner. It's got good UV protection and is less glossy than VRT so it won't glare.

+1

garcmol · 04-25-2011, 01:43 PM

I have scrubbed with leather cleaner from Adams, then applied their conditioner but I keep getting white streaks. I get the same with just VRT as well. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but I've gone back to soapy water to clean it.

Note: I use the cleaner/conditioner combo on my truck and wife's car with no streaking. Just the Camaro for some reason.

CamaroDreams07 · 04-25-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by garcmol

I have scrubbed with leather cleaner from Adams, then applied their conditioner but I keep getting white streaks. I get the same with just VRT as well. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but I've gone back to soapy water to clean it.

Did you wipe the cleaner off with water after you applied it? Read the bottle, you apply the cleaner, then wipe with a damp clean towel, then apply your conditioner. I'm guessing you still have cleaner there.

garcmol · 04-25-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Did you wipe the cleaner off with water after you applied it? Read the bottle, you apply the cleaner, then wipe with a damp clean towel, then apply your conditioner. I'm guessing you still have cleaner there.

Nope, sure didn't. I just watched the videos on this one. I will try this. Thanks!

h2oplay · 04-25-2011, 02:46 PM

I used to only wipe the dash with water and an mft.

I applied one application of super vrt and wiped that down with a damp mft.

It looks great, a little bit of a sheen, but the blackness is unreal, I did everything inside after that.

Adam's Polishes · 04-25-2011, 04:42 PM

Personal preference, but some things to consider:

You don't want shine on your dash as it can lead to glare so LIC makes more sense
LIC has SPF 65 UV protection vs. 35 on SVRT so it offers better protection
LIC is designed for interior use and is less likely to cause fogging on glass after high heat exposure.

Again, personal preference, but I much prefer Leather & Interior Conditioner to SVRT on my dash and door panels.

Chobbs11 · 04-25-2011, 05:50 PM

Leather conditioner

gtohardtop · 04-25-2011, 08:25 PM

good looking 442-I use to have a 66' 442 black with white buckets
4 speed-have tons of fun with that car-only car I wish I had never sold.
do you still have yours?

66olds442 · 04-26-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by gtohardtop

good looking 442-I use to have a 66' 442 black with white buckets
4 speed-have tons of fun with that car-only car I wish I had never sold.
do you still have yours?

I still do and I'm lucky enough to have the W-30 package. It's an amazing car, it's been in storage with little use for about 5 years now since I'm in the military and have been away from her. I do miss the car a lot though. The 66 442 is by far one of my favorite cars.

Also thanks everyone for the input, I was leaning towards LC but wasn't sure since VRT is meant for black surfaces.

Adam's Polishes · 04-26-2011, 12:02 PM

VRT isn't just for black surfaces... its for anything rubber, plastic, or vinyl... color doesn't matter at all. Just so happens that 99% of the exterior trim on a vehicle is black, but that doesn't mean VRT won't work on other colors.

ron10 · 04-26-2011, 12:12 PM

i have always used plain old windex on the inside plastic,doors and dash.i have never had a problem after 50 years of using it.keeps the inside looking natural.you get no build up and keeps the new car smell.that's what i use and i'm stickin to it.

Adam's Polishes · 04-26-2011, 01:47 PM

Yikes!

Windex = Isopropanal (alcohol), Butoxethanol, Ethylene, Water, and Ammonia

Its not even safe for window tint film, it'd be one the last things I'd use on my interior.

04-25-2011, 01:26 PM	#1
66olds442 Born Olds, Living Chevy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS: VR A6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,080 View My Garage	Leather Conditioner or Super VRT on your dash? When detailing your interior (plastic pieces) what do you use to protect it as well as make it look it's best? __________________

04-25-2011, 01:32 PM	#2
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Leather cleaner, then leather conditioner. It's got good UV protection and is less glossy than VRT so it won't glare. __________________ [B]

04-25-2011, 01:43 PM	#4
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	I have scrubbed with leather cleaner from Adams, then applied their conditioner but I keep getting white streaks. I get the same with just VRT as well. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but I've gone back to soapy water to clean it. Note: I use the cleaner/conditioner combo on my truck and wife's car with no streaking. Just the Camaro for some reason. __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

04-25-2011, 08:25 PM	#10
gtohardtop Drives: 2011 2LT/RS and2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 57	good looking 442-I use to have a 66' 442 black with white buckets 4 speed-have tons of fun with that car-only car I wish I had never sold. do you still have yours? __________________ Proverbs 3:5-6 TEAM LLT

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h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	I used to only wipe the dash with water and an mft. I applied one application of super vrt and wiped that down with a damp mft. It looks great, a little bit of a sheen, but the blackness is unreal, I did everything inside after that.

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Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Personal preference, but some things to consider: You don't want shine on your dash as it can lead to glare so LIC makes more sense LIC has SPF 65 UV protection vs. 35 on SVRT so it offers better protection LIC is designed for interior use and is less likely to cause fogging on glass after high heat exposure. Again, personal preference, but I much prefer Leather & Interior Conditioner to SVRT on my dash and door panels.

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04-26-2011, 12:02 PM	#12
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	VRT isn't just for black surfaces... its for anything rubber, plastic, or vinyl... color doesn't matter at all. Just so happens that 99% of the exterior trim on a vehicle is black, but that doesn't mean VRT won't work on other colors.

04-26-2011, 12:12 PM	#13
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i have always used plain old windex on the inside plastic,doors and dash.i have never had a problem after 50 years of using it.keeps the inside looking natural.you get no build up and keeps the new car smell.that's what i use and i'm stickin to it.

04-26-2011, 01:47 PM	#14
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Yikes! Windex = Isopropanal (alcohol), Butoxethanol, Ethylene, Water, and Ammonia Its not even safe for window tint film, it'd be one the last things I'd use on my interior.