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Interior Protectant?

3.3K views 17 replies 15 participants last post by  dryland305  
#1 ·
What do you use to clean and protect the interior dash and leather seats in your Patriot?

I've just ordered a 2009 Limited, and it will be my first vehicle with leather seats. In past vehicles I've used Armor All to clean and protect the dash and vinyl surfaces, with good results. But the leather seats will need something else, and I wanted to try something new. I've heard good things about Meguiar's.

Any info appreciated :)
 
#3 ·
Im a big fan of Eagle Ones Nano-Protectant. Its not greasy like Armorall and it doesnt shine too much on the dash and collect dirt. I use it on every surface in my car except the headliner and carpet:D I wipe all my weatherstripping down with it everytime I wash. And its kept my Vinyl seats very soft almost like leather and besides all of that, it smells good:) Ive als used Meguiars Qwik Interior Detailer as well, but I have to say I like the Eagle 1 better. And no, for the 40th time, they dont pay me to say that:D I wish they would though as much as I talk about their stuff.
 
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#9 ·
303 for the win.
 
#14 ·
303 is relatively dull if you don't use too much. I purchased a gallon of it online somewhere and put into my own spray bottles.

Different products I purchase from different sources. S100 cleaner and wax from my local Harley Davidson dealer. Zaino, mail order. Microfiber towels, mail order. Some misc stuff at local Target/Walmart/auto parts.
 
#15 ·
NEVER EVER use armor all on your vinyl. When it heats up it releases a plastic-like vapor that bonds to other surfaces; this makes your windshield look cloudy and is very hard to remove from glass. It does the same to clear plastic (like your instrument panel cover), except you can never get it clear again.
 
#18 · (Edited)
Rends, I use Mopar's Total Clean. I think it cost around $7-$8 at my dealership. It isn't shiny and can be used on all of the interior surfaces.

Here's an old quote I've linked to before from nearlynormaljimmy that convinced me to give it a try:

Mopar does make a product called Total Clean. I'm not suggesting it because it is a Mopar product, but because it really works well.

It can be used on all surfaces including carpet and headliner, but more than that it has a really great clean, modern, 'new automotive' smell. Febreeze works well also, but it's a bit perfumey for me.

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They usually have it in the service dept of the dealer for around 8 bucks.

I also use a bunch of specialized products for carpet, dash, tires, etc etc, but the Total Clean is the best all around cleaner I have found.