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Old 03-23-2007, 02:10 PM
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Cleaning the fake wood trim

I've tried using the wood cleaner/polish but since this is not the real wood an oily residue remains and attract even more dirt. Damp towel with some mild shampoo seems to work fine but I would prefer to use a specialized cleaner.
Any suggestions?

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I've tried using the wood cleaner/polish but since this is not the real wood an oily residue remains and attract even more dirt. Damp towel with some mild shampoo seems to work fine but I would prefer to use a specialized cleaner.
Any suggestions?

Thanks.
The Plexus Cleaner works fantastic and leaves no residue on coated hard wood. I typically spray a little bit on a clean microfiber towel and lightly wipe the surface for a streak free shine. Plexus cleans, polishes and protects the coated hard wood, Navigation/Screens, gauges and much more. It has anti-static properties that help repel dust and other contaminates so it stays cleaner for longer too. Overall its a fantastic product that I can say enough about.

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Originally Posted by AlexL
I've tried using the wood cleaner/polish but since this is not the real wood an oily residue remains and attract even more dirt. Damp towel with some mild shampoo seems to work fine but I would prefer to use a specialized cleaner.
Any suggestions?

Thanks.
The wood is not fake but many people seem to think it is. It is not a solid plank of wood, it is a veneer.
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The wood trim in most vehicles (some older Mercedes Benz model’s use real wood) is protected with a urethane clear coat, polyurethane or a thin lacquer, which is very easily scratched. Remove scratches with a fine polish (Groit's Fine Hand Polish) clean /protect with a chemical cleaner (Klasse All-In-One or Zaino Z-AIO) and then buff with a clean 100% cotton towel

Maintenance- use an anti-static plastic cleaner (BTI™ Chemicals Plexus Plastic Polish & Cleaner) and lightly spray a damp towel and apply 303 Space Protectant for UVR protection

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