Cleaning & Detail Tips

[ZR1@LAST]

Please suggest the best products to use for the following:

I am trying to clean the underhood hard plastic panel and the plastic radiator shroud, etc. I cleaned it with distilled water and soap. Now I have streaks and no finish. What do I need to do to "clean" it and "dress" it. It has a mat finish and don't mind if the product is a little shiney, but not a dust collector?

What is the best product to condition leather seats to prevent cracking and minimize wear? I remember the old way using saddle soap, but have not seen that in years? :)))

Same question as above, but for the rubber seals- door, etc.?

Thanks as always :)))

Jeff
90 ZR1
Red/Red

[xlr8nflorida]

Please suggest the best products to use for the following:

I am trying to clean the underhood hard plastic panel and the plastic radiator shroud, etc. I cleaned it with distilled water and soap. Now I have streaks and no finish. What do I need to do to "clean" it and "dress" it. It has a mat finish and don't mind if the product is a little shiney, but not a dust collector?

My car is low mileage and pretty much a show car so I usually just use soap and water. I'm afraid of getting it drippy looking. That plus the fact that the LT-5 runs really hot and the clearance is pretty tight in there and chemicals can do weird stuff sometimes and this is important because the LT-5 paint job is not very durable. I have noticed that on dashboard treatments, some of it evaporates onto the inside of the windshield.

I have used Stoner "More Shine" before with no issues but you need to be careful of overspray and drying times.

That being said if I was going to use a different product, I would probably use this product:

http://www.adamspolishes.com/images/Product/medium/61.jpg

What is the best product to condition leather seats to prevent cracking and minimize wear? I remember the old way using saddle soap, but have not seen that in years? :)))

http://www.zaino.com.hk/shop/images/z910.jpg

Same question as above, but for the rubber seals- door, etc.?

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/misc/gummi_pflege_wurth_rubber_care_gel_stick_08930128_ 1.jpg

Thanks as always :)))

:cheers:

[ZR1@LAST]

Please suggest the best products to use for the following:

I am trying to clean the underhood hard plastic panel and the plastic radiator shroud, etc. I cleaned it with distilled water and soap. Now I have streaks and no finish. What do I need to do to "clean" it and "dress" it. It has a mat finish and don't mind if the product is a little shiney, but not a dust collector?

My car is low mileage and pretty much a show car so I usually just use soap and water. I'm afraid of getting it drippy looking. That plus the fact that the LT-5 runs really hot and the clearance is pretty tight in there and chemicals can do weird stuff sometimes and this is important because the LT-5 paint job is not very durable. I have noticed that on dashboard treatments, some of it evaporates onto the inside of the windshield.

I have used Stoner "More Shine" before with no issues but you need to be careful of overspray and drying times.

That being said if I was going to use a different product, I would probably use this product:

http://www.adamspolishes.com/images/Product/medium/61.jpg

What is the best product to condition leather seats to prevent cracking and minimize wear? I remember the old way using saddle soap, but have not seen that in years?

http://www.zaino.com.hk/shop/images/z910.jpg

Same question as above, but for the rubber seals- door, etc.?

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/misc/gummi_pflege_wurth_rubber_care_gel_stick_08930128_ 1.jpg

Thanks as always

:cheers:

What better advice from a car show guy, thanks!

I really appreciate your tips and advice.

One more question, perhaps two ;) what wax or polish do you suggest for the not so durable paint? What do you suggest for the dash and other interior panels?

Thanks! :cheers:

[xlr8nflorida]

What better advice from a car show guy, thanks!

I really appreciate your tips and advice.

One more question, perhaps two ;) what wax or polish do you suggest for the not so durable paint? What do you suggest for the dash and other interior panels?

Thanks! :cheers:


I'm not sure what you mean by not so durable paint. The main thing for waxes/polishes is the prep. All waxes/polishes look good with the right prep.
Now if you are talking durability, I have found nothing better then Zaino. On my daily driver Corvette, it lasts 9 months+. I use Z8 as a topper but some guys use a Carnuba over the top. Carnuba will offer alittle more protection (as long as does not wear off in 2 months) as the zaino is a sealant.

I don't spray my interior panels, I think once you spray them its an ongoing battle and it never looks factory again.

Lots of guys like this stuff - 303 Aerospace Protectant

http://www.autopia.org/reviews/index.php?action=image&type=product&parentid=137&filename=f4e4ce6d.jpg&size=140

I use quality products - there are tons of quality products out there and unless you stay up on it, there are always new and better products being developed.

A very informative site is this one: http://www.autopia.org

You can look at the prices/performance and reviews.

Good luck

[ZR1@LAST]

I'm not sure what you mean by not so durable paint. The main thing for waxes/polishes is the prep. All waxes/polishes look good with the right prep.
Now if you are talking durability, I have found nothing better then Zaino. On my daily driver Corvette, it lasts 9 months+. I use Z8 as a topper but some guys use a Carnuba over the top. Carnuba will offer alittle more protection (as long as does not wear off in 2 months) as the zaino is a sealant.

I don't spray my interior panels, I think once you spray them its an ongoing battle and it never looks factory again.

Lots of guys like this stuff - 303 Aerospace Protectant

http://www.autopia.org/reviews/index.php?action=image&type=product&parentid=137&filename=f4e4ce6d.jpg&size=140

I use quality products - there are tons of quality products out there and unless you stay up on it, there are always new and better products being developed.

A very informative site is this one: http://www.autopia.org

You can look at the prices/performance and reviews.

Good luck

My comment about the paint is that the quality is not what I hoped it to be. I have a very low mileage Buick GN that is pampered and the orange peel is horrible.

You bring up a lot of good points.

Thanks again and have a gr8 weekend!

[xlr8nflorida]

My comment about the paint is that the quality is not what I hoped it to be. I have a very low mileage Buick GN that is pampered and the orange peel is horrible.

You bring up a lot of good points.

Thanks again and have a gr8 weekend!

See if you can correct the paint first with a good porter cable.

Good luck :mrgreen: