Cleaning tips and tricks

Bodywork & Interior problems
Den123
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Post by Den123 »

Hi guys anyone got any tips and tricks for cleaning trim etc

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Post by DaveBerlin »

Den, as this question is not specific on what Trim here is what I have and have been using for years. This is only a guide of what I have and use as this can get very personal on the preferences used, as I am sure you will find out - Dave 😀
Here we Go ! :
1. “Mothers” - Back to Black Spray & Liquid for the Black Plastic this is a Clear Liquid not Black.
2. “Meguiar’s” - Ultimate Quick Wax Spray (Wipe on Wipe Off) for the Bodywork.
3. “W5” (Lidl) - Alloy Wheel Cleaner Spray before Wash - then use Meguiar’s.
4. “W5” (Lidl) or Caramba - Cockpit Spray Silicone Free for the Plastic.
5. “RainX” - Glass Cleaner for the Windows and Panoramic Roof.
6. “Nigrin” - Wheel Sealer Nanotec use after polishing to Seal.
7. “Sonax” - Leather Cleaner for the Seats (Plastic or Leather).
8. “Semichrome” Polish (cream) which I use for the Chrome external trim. This stuff I used to use for polishing High Gloss Finishes on for example Mold Tools for Mirror Finishes.
Hopefully this is of some help as a guide.
Finally a good Beer after the strenuous work 😉
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Den123
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Post by Den123 »

Nice one Dave brill
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Post by gloucester »

Don't forget boot polish for black plastic items.
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Gloucester, Boot Polish used that in the old days. That is what the Meguiar’s is for, it is clear as mentioned so you do not get yourself or the paint smootthered in “Black” - Dave 🤨
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Lusky
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Post by Lusky »

Dave Berlin, won't RainX affect the sensitivity / working of the auto wiper sensors?
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Post by DaveBerlin »

Lusky, if it does I for one have never noticed it and have been using it on the QQ since 2014 and on previous vehicles also - Dave 😁
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Post by DaveBerlin »

This might help take a read - Dave 😉

Tips & Information when using Rain-X products : https://www.rainx.co.uk/tips-and-info/
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Post by Lusky »

Thanks Dave I've thought about using RainX but was worried about is effect on the sensors, might consider it now.
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Post by trout »

Apart from all those products I now keep a cheap 1/2” paint brush in the centre console for dusting the dash and binnacle.
It’s the most useful thing for shifting dust and particles in those tricky areas, when waiting for the wife in the supermarket.
S.
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