CX-5 interior, cleaning product recommendations?
- Thread starter DennisT
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For plastic trim I use Meguiars D101 diluted 10:1 and 303 aerospace after to protect. The gallon size will last a long time depending how much you clean. For quick touch ups Meguiars ultimate quick detailer is good. I keep a bottle and microfiber in my behind my front seat for quick touch ups for spills and what not.
For leather, honey leather cleaner and conditioner is pretty good for the price. Meguiars and Adams make a good 2 step as well. If you’re looking for something higher end check out swissvax.
For leather, honey leather cleaner and conditioner is pretty good for the price. Meguiars and Adams make a good 2 step as well. If you’re looking for something higher end check out swissvax.
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- Occupied Calif.
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- 2019 CX 5 GT-R
I have been using 303 Aerospace for years. It is good stuff, leaves a nice matte finish when applied per directions, and has UV inhibitors. I use a small cellulose kitchen sponge cut in half to apply it, never spray directly to the surfaces. Let it soak in for an hour and then buff with a microfiber towel.
I just detailed the interior of my year old CX 5 and it looks great. Also apply 303 liberally to all the rubber weather seals around the doors, etc.
For the actual leather parts of the car, I used some leftover Zaino leather dressing and when that is gone I will probably buy some Mequiars or other major brand from the auto parts stores.
A good tip for cleaning the A/C vents is to get one of those large, soft makeup brushes from the cosmetics section of your local drug store. They work great for getting dust out of other areas too and won't scratch the piano finish.
I just detailed the interior of my year old CX 5 and it looks great. Also apply 303 liberally to all the rubber weather seals around the doors, etc.
For the actual leather parts of the car, I used some leftover Zaino leather dressing and when that is gone I will probably buy some Mequiars or other major brand from the auto parts stores.
A good tip for cleaning the A/C vents is to get one of those large, soft makeup brushes from the cosmetics section of your local drug store. They work great for getting dust out of other areas too and won't scratch the piano finish.
rockethead26
2019 CX-5 Reserve
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- N. Arizona @ 7000'
I'm also a fan of 303 since I got my CX-5 in November for the interior. As Dwight mentions, it doesn't impart a shiny finish and you do need to buff it off with a clean MF.
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- Canada
I second this. I also use 303 to protect, works very well.
Since you live in an area where dust is a common problem, I would recommend some simple Swiffer dusters. They're really convenient, so you can use them whenever you've got a visible layer of dust. After applying something like 303, dust tends to wipe off a little easier. I'd suggest buying the box of Swiffer refills since you won't really need the handle.
Also, because of the dusty environment, I would also recommend pulling the engine and cabin air filters out during every oil change and giving them a few good smacks to knock the dust free and hopefully prolong the life of the filters.
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- Occupied Calif.
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- 2019 CX 5 GT-R
I forgot about the Swifter dusters. They work great for a quick touchup. I keep a sheet folded up and stashed in the overhead compartment for sunglasses.
Thanks everyone. I'll look for 303. My wife knows all about Swifter stuff....., so she'll know what to get now that using those is mentioned. And Matty, ours is a 2019 with everything except Signature and turbo. Drove the turbo which was a quicker vehicle but we both like the non-turbo we got.
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- CX-60 Takumi
303 is effective, but at the same time a very toxic substance, when you see the website where the person uses the drug, and can read It is gentle and safe, and afterwards read the data sheet for 303, then it is not connected.
www.303products.com.au
BE CAREFULl.........................
303 All-Surface Interior Cleaner Chemwatch: 5405-58 Version No: 2.1.1.1 Safety Data Sheet according to WHS and ADG requirements, Chemwatch Hazard Alert Code: 1
303 Products - 303® Automotive Interior Cleaner
www.303products.com.au
303 All-Surface Interior Cleaner Chemwatch: 5405-58 Version No: 2.1.1.1 Safety Data Sheet according to WHS and ADG requirements, Chemwatch Hazard Alert Code: 1
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- 2019 CX-5 GTR
Chemwatch Hazard Code 1 is LOW
finding the actual user guide from Chemwatch is difficult.. have one from an educational resources:
this is to say; yes this product can cause skin / eye irritation if left in contact for prolonged periods of time; don't ingest it - but if you do it wont kill you but you wont like how it makes you feel.
nothing to see here; this is the same category as your household dish soap or laundry detergent for hazard/risk.
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- CX-60 Takumi
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- Canada
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If used as directed, it is not harmful at all. As @CX5_Driver pointed out, do not ingest it, and wash your hands after use (or wear gloves during use).
Back on topic please.
I'm going a different direction here, as the OP asked about cleaning. Most quick detailers are safe on the interior too, as well as leaving a laxer of protection behind. I'm going with a very inexpensive, yet highly reviewed concentrate. - Duragloss Rinseless Wash with Aquawax. google it, it's dirt cheap but high quality, inside and out. - paint, interior dash, leather, windows. I wrote Duragloss and they confirmed it can be used on interiors
