What Interior Car Care Products To Use?
04-29-2013, 10:36 PM
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What Interior Car Care Products To Use?
I recently purchased a 2013 C350 that is equipped with the MB-Tex. I was wondering what products I can use on the seat as well as on the dash and other plastic components in the interior? I'm not looking for anything shiny or greasy.
04-30-2013, 12:40 AM
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2013 E350 Wagon, prev 2005 ML 500 SE
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I love 303 Aerospace Protectant for interior dash/plastics.
Full strength yields a slight/minimal gloss. I mix 50/50
with distilled water and then it's a matte finish.
Great look AND it has UV protection.
For MB Tex I use Leatherique conditioner. FYI, MB says do NOT
use microfiber cloths on MBTex.
Full strength yields a slight/minimal gloss. I mix 50/50
with distilled water and then it's a matte finish.
Great look AND it has UV protection.
For MB Tex I use Leatherique conditioner. FYI, MB says do NOT
use microfiber cloths on MBTex.
04-30-2013, 06:12 AM
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'84 380 SL/ '02 XK8
MB-Tex and Artico
[: a synthetic fabric made to look like leather]
Is probably the best known of this type of material that can imitate leather as they imprint a grain pattern into it; the depth of the lines within the grain that also consistent, while the same lines on leather will vary widely. Artificial leather usually has single stitching; whereas leather uses double stitching, as leather is thicker.
Identifying characteristics - it is also usually smooth and soft to the touch.
The water-drop absorbency test- water drops will ‘bead’ on the surface
Absorbency rate -Low
BMW Leatherette, sometimes referred to as Poromerics (a term coined by DuPont) an imitation leather are a group of synthetic ‘breathable’ leather substitutes made from plastic coating (usually polyurethane) on a fibrous base layer (typically polyester) Including Naugahyde, the fabric can be made of a natural or a synthetic fibre which is then covered with a soft PVC layer, which is a lighter, more flexible and less restrictive material than leather.
This kind of material is easy to clean, requiring the owner to simply wipe it off occasionally with a cloth dipped in a solution of mild detergent and warm water.
a) Leather Master Car Interior Clean & Care Mousse - is formulated to deep clean vinyl, rubber, and plastics and restore the colour and like-new appearance. It works well on the dashboard, door panels, console, and interior trim. It leaves an anti-static, non-sticky surface that looks like new.
As it cleans, it also conditions synthetic materials to enhance the colour and restore a new, supple look. Convenient foam that drips less on vertical door panels and seat backs, use a microfiber applicator or towel to apply the mousse to your vehicle.
b) 1z Plastic Cleaner (Plastik-Reiniger) - an intensive, non-corrosive, non-acidic two-phase deep cleaner that removes grime build-up, scuff marks, bitumen (tar) and nicotine thoroughly and effortlessly with dust-resistant anti-static action. Safely cleans all clear and coloured automotive plastic (Vinyl) interior fittings such as dash, trim, door panels, navigation/audio screens, steering wheel, and pedals. It leaves a long-lasting matt finish with fresh citrus scent.
The perfect everyday cleaner for interior plastic surfaces, it’s a mild cleaner to prevent the drying of these porous surfaces, yet it is effective at removing body oils and grime on a regular basis.
Use to clean armrests, door handles, shift knobs, vinyl seats, pedals, dashboard, storage compartments, tires, rocker panels, wheel wells, and etc. Water-based formula is biodegradable, silicone and formalin-free as well as environmentally friendly.
Protection - even though this material is not real leather, it can definitely crack and distort, with Einszett 1z Cockpit Premium” for use on clean or pre-cleaned vinyl or synthetic leather, it provides a temperature-resistant seal and a low-shine matte finish Dust-resistant and retards the fading effects of UV rays to keep synthetic leather and vinyl looking like new.
UV protection is a sacrificial / renewable component; this is due to the UV protection layer being degraded by exposure to the elements so it is imperative that you renew it and needs to be re-applied on a regular basis (dependent upon location climatic condition) especially on convertibles / roadsters
Application - Spray 303 Space Protectant onto a clean 100% cotton micro fibre towel , agitate it well and then allow it to remain in place for 10-15 minutes. Finally using a clean 100% cotton micro fibre towel buff it ensure it permeates and to remove any residue
Note: This product has only minimal cleaning ability; so it should only be used on pre-cleaned surfaces
[: a synthetic fabric made to look like leather]
Is probably the best known of this type of material that can imitate leather as they imprint a grain pattern into it; the depth of the lines within the grain that also consistent, while the same lines on leather will vary widely. Artificial leather usually has single stitching; whereas leather uses double stitching, as leather is thicker.
Identifying characteristics - it is also usually smooth and soft to the touch.
The water-drop absorbency test- water drops will ‘bead’ on the surface
Absorbency rate -Low
BMW Leatherette, sometimes referred to as Poromerics (a term coined by DuPont) an imitation leather are a group of synthetic ‘breathable’ leather substitutes made from plastic coating (usually polyurethane) on a fibrous base layer (typically polyester) Including Naugahyde, the fabric can be made of a natural or a synthetic fibre which is then covered with a soft PVC layer, which is a lighter, more flexible and less restrictive material than leather.
This kind of material is easy to clean, requiring the owner to simply wipe it off occasionally with a cloth dipped in a solution of mild detergent and warm water.
a) Leather Master Car Interior Clean & Care Mousse - is formulated to deep clean vinyl, rubber, and plastics and restore the colour and like-new appearance. It works well on the dashboard, door panels, console, and interior trim. It leaves an anti-static, non-sticky surface that looks like new.
As it cleans, it also conditions synthetic materials to enhance the colour and restore a new, supple look. Convenient foam that drips less on vertical door panels and seat backs, use a microfiber applicator or towel to apply the mousse to your vehicle.
b) 1z Plastic Cleaner (Plastik-Reiniger) - an intensive, non-corrosive, non-acidic two-phase deep cleaner that removes grime build-up, scuff marks, bitumen (tar) and nicotine thoroughly and effortlessly with dust-resistant anti-static action. Safely cleans all clear and coloured automotive plastic (Vinyl) interior fittings such as dash, trim, door panels, navigation/audio screens, steering wheel, and pedals. It leaves a long-lasting matt finish with fresh citrus scent.
The perfect everyday cleaner for interior plastic surfaces, it’s a mild cleaner to prevent the drying of these porous surfaces, yet it is effective at removing body oils and grime on a regular basis.
Use to clean armrests, door handles, shift knobs, vinyl seats, pedals, dashboard, storage compartments, tires, rocker panels, wheel wells, and etc. Water-based formula is biodegradable, silicone and formalin-free as well as environmentally friendly.
Protection - even though this material is not real leather, it can definitely crack and distort, with Einszett 1z Cockpit Premium” for use on clean or pre-cleaned vinyl or synthetic leather, it provides a temperature-resistant seal and a low-shine matte finish Dust-resistant and retards the fading effects of UV rays to keep synthetic leather and vinyl looking like new.
UV protection is a sacrificial / renewable component; this is due to the UV protection layer being degraded by exposure to the elements so it is imperative that you renew it and needs to be re-applied on a regular basis (dependent upon location climatic condition) especially on convertibles / roadsters
Application - Spray 303 Space Protectant onto a clean 100% cotton micro fibre towel , agitate it well and then allow it to remain in place for 10-15 minutes. Finally using a clean 100% cotton micro fibre towel buff it ensure it permeates and to remove any residue
Note: This product has only minimal cleaning ability; so it should only be used on pre-cleaned surfaces
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What Interior Car Care Products To Use?
Do you use the Cockpit Premium on the wood trim too?? Is it also safe for the leather steering wheel? How often do you apply to maintain the interior for many years to come? (i was thinking seasonally would be just about right... 4 times a year...that's what worked with my previous VW golf i had for 10 years and still looked like new and with a not very well known product i simply picked up at a local store) -thoughts?
..and a bit off topic, but what is good to protect the headlights too from oxidation and UV ? I am getting the Ultima sealant for the exterior -is that ok for plastic too? i don't have to have perfect like new headlights after 10 years, but i'd like to maintain them very well without much effort and cost.
Thanks all!
..and a bit off topic, but what is good to protect the headlights too from oxidation and UV ? I am getting the Ultima sealant for the exterior -is that ok for plastic too? i don't have to have perfect like new headlights after 10 years, but i'd like to maintain them very well without much effort and cost.
Thanks all!
