What cleaner kit do you use for your interior E-Class???
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What cleaner kit do you use for your interior E-Class???
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I'd like to keep my car's interior like factory look. Anyone here can suggest a good cleaner kit for interior? I noticed that cleaner like All-Armor, etc. makes the dashboard looks shiny/oily and I don't like that.
Please suggest.
I'd like to keep my car's interior like factory look. Anyone here can suggest a good cleaner kit for interior? I noticed that cleaner like All-Armor, etc. makes the dashboard looks shiny/oily and I don't like that.
Please suggest.
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the best thing for dirt and all that stuff would be to just use a micrfiber towel, and a lil water if you would like. same with the leather, just wipe it down with a SEPERATE towel with a little water if you would like. if you want to detail the exterior i suggest zaino. www.zainobros.com there is much more info at the detailing forum, or you can talk to alboston. GL
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what you can do is wipe the dust off the dash, etc with a clean cloth then spray armor all on a cloth (not directly on the dash) but use very little (i'd spray it once or twice directly on the cloth) then wipe the dash down,,, from my experience, it won't look too shiny/oily but it will clean it up nicely.
I've found that if I don't overdue the amorall and wipe it evenly, it looks fine
good luck
I've found that if I don't overdue the amorall and wipe it evenly, it looks fine
good luck
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I noticed that many Eclass owner here wax the new car with zainos. Will it affect the paint layer/coat? From what I know for best appearance car should be waxed after 6mo-1yr.
New car already has a nice paint. Why need zaino? Will it enhance appearance if you zaino the car? Well, I know nothing about zaino products, but surely it looks good.
New car already has a nice paint. Why need zaino? Will it enhance appearance if you zaino the car? Well, I know nothing about zaino products, but surely it looks good.
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I use the mini version of the California car duster for the dash and console area. I picks up the dust quite well. I keep it in the trunk. Buy a second one - I use that one to clean off the thin layer of brake dust on the wheels between washings. Don't worry - after a few uses on the wheels you'll know which one is which.
As for waxing, the waiting for paint to "cure" went away years ago. Waxing your new car will do no harm. Plus it's fun to see the water bead up when it rains! Have fun!!
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As for waxing, the waiting for paint to "cure" went away years ago. Waxing your new car will do no harm. Plus it's fun to see the water bead up when it rains! Have fun!!
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Check out the detail forums. I use ZAINO and Leatherique. The microfiber is critical as well. I use a damp- as in just barely damp microfiber towel to wipe dust and surface dirt offthe black seats, but not too much water. Otherwise use Leatherique. Also, I use- Invisible Glass on the interior tinted windows. Car is really sharp.
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Originally posted by lpolo
I noticed that many Eclass owner here wax the new car with zainos. Will it affect the paint layer/coat? From what I know for best appearance car should be waxed after 6mo-1yr.
New car already has a nice paint. Why need zaino? Will it enhance appearance if you zaino the car? Well, I know nothing about zaino products, but surely it looks good.
I noticed that many Eclass owner here wax the new car with zainos. Will it affect the paint layer/coat? From what I know for best appearance car should be waxed after 6mo-1yr.
New car already has a nice paint. Why need zaino? Will it enhance appearance if you zaino the car? Well, I know nothing about zaino products, but surely it looks good.
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04' E500 w/Appear. PKG, Panorama Roof
I took a ten year old Lexus that admitedly had had only "carwash" washings- very few hand washes and maybe 1-2 wax jobs and did the entire ZAINO thing to it just to try it out before I did it to my new E500. The reuslts were stunning ! The buyer was totally impressed with how smooth the car felt and how deep the finish looked. He commented that I must have been a detail buff. All I could say was that it certainly looked nice. Even today- when I bring my car to the dealer they go "Wow" when I pull up- it stands out. Try it. IT also REDUCES your mainance because dirt truly clings less and dust seems to settle on it less.
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Send me picture of your extreme bulb. I want to know what it looks like and the P/N or where to buy please if you can.... If cannot post, send to my e-mail bigbulus@yahoo.com
Any Benz accesories store in BayArea? I know LA has a lot.
Send me picture of your extreme bulb. I want to know what it looks like and the P/N or where to buy please if you can.... If cannot post, send to my e-mail bigbulus@yahoo.com
Any Benz accesories store in BayArea? I know LA has a lot.
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I just did the interior of my '91 300E with Zaino Leather in a Bottle. You put it on and let it dry. I also used it on the dash and it worked great. It's easier to apply than Leatherique or most other products but I suppose that if your leather is in bad shape you might need a more drastic approach.
I have never found anything to equal Zaino products. The exterior products are simple to apply and last longer than anything else I've tried. The finish has an unmatched deep, wet look.
The Mercedes I've owned so far ('84 and '91) both warned not to wax for the first six months. Things may have changed since then.
What you should do is wax your alloy wheels before brake dust gets imbedded. Waxed wheels are easy to clean and stay in good condition.
I have never found anything to equal Zaino products. The exterior products are simple to apply and last longer than anything else I've tried. The finish has an unmatched deep, wet look.
The Mercedes I've owned so far ('84 and '91) both warned not to wax for the first six months. Things may have changed since then.
What you should do is wax your alloy wheels before brake dust gets imbedded. Waxed wheels are easy to clean and stay in good condition.
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Ditto on the Zaino products. Zaino boys told me to do a aino job on delivery and it looks awesome.
One note- Use Zaino z-2 or Z-5 on the wheels, not wax. Wax will breakdown in the heat- Zaino will not.
A Trick I use- I installed a ceiling fan in my garage and leave it on high- I believe it keeps a lot of dust from settling on the hood and roof and trunk when parked. Also keeps my garage tolerable in the summer.
One note- Use Zaino z-2 or Z-5 on the wheels, not wax. Wax will breakdown in the heat- Zaino will not.
A Trick I use- I installed a ceiling fan in my garage and leave it on high- I believe it keeps a lot of dust from settling on the hood and roof and trunk when parked. Also keeps my garage tolerable in the summer.
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Ditto on the Zaino products. Zaino boys told me to do a aino job on delivery and it looks awesome.
One note- Use Zaino z-2 or Z-5 on the wheels, not wax. Wax will breakdown in the heat- Zaino will not.
A Trick I use- I installed a ceiling fan in my garage and leave it on high- I believe it keeps a lot of dust from settling on the hood and roof and trunk when parked. Also keeps my garage tolerable in the summer.
Ditto on the Zaino products. Zaino boys told me to do a aino job on delivery and it looks awesome.
One note- Use Zaino z-2 or Z-5 on the wheels, not wax. Wax will breakdown in the heat- Zaino will not.
A Trick I use- I installed a ceiling fan in my garage and leave it on high- I believe it keeps a lot of dust from settling on the hood and roof and trunk when parked. Also keeps my garage tolerable in the summer.
You're right about using Zaino on the wheels. That's what I do but I used wax before I discovered Zaino.
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I agree that Armourall creates a poor appearance on the dash. I prefer Griot's Garage Vinyl & Rubber dressing. That seems to clean & protect the dash without leaving a greasy finish. Leatherique products seem as good or better than any I have tried for seats.