cleaning the interior
 

I just used armor all wipes on the old stangs interior but I'm not sure if that's a good idea since this interior is a lot different. Any suggestions or pictures?

I try to avoid armor all, it makes it nice n shiny but I really think it does more harm than good, Ive noticed fading on old vehicles in the past, plus the dust collect and sticks to it...drives me crazy! haha

On my '11 I just use water moistened microfiber towel and follow over it with a dry microfiber towel...gets up all the dust and no harmful chemicals =)

On the leather seats, make sure you use a conditioner every other cleaning or so to keep those seats from cracking and fading! I'm using Lexol Leather Conditioner and it works beautifully. Very quick and easy to use too.

I also highly recommend the weathertech floor mats, I havent had to vacuum once with them. I just wash em off with a hose and they are good to go. There are pics of my interior in my profile, I have cleaned it like this since I got it and have kept it looking better than when I first got it new (minus the dirty floor mats photo...thats just a demo lol)

I use Meguires Leather wipes on the seats. (Many too have success with Lexol)
Meguires Quik Interior Detailer wipes for all the soft touch materials (arm rest, door, dash...)
For when it's dusty I just use Swiffer dust cloths... I avoid microfiber on the interior as it collects and keeps the dust- so then once you use it again, you are more prone to just rubbing it in.
And then windex wipes if anything needs a shine.

Hasn't failed.

I used a california duster made for the interior on the dash and zaino leather treatment (z-9 and z-10) and poor boys natual look dressing for dash, etc. I used all of this on my cobra's and other cars.

Since you've got 401a.. that doesn't leave the seats looking shiney at all?

Look into Leatherique or Leather Master kits for the seats. The wipes are good in a pinch, but both of these will protect as well.

For the dash/doors, 303 Protectant would be my suggestion. Not shiny, very durable, and not much more than Armor-All in terms of pricing.

http://www.autogeek.net/le16ozkit.html

http://www.uniters.com/folder.php?cms_folder=15

http://www.303products.com/shop303/i...protectant.cfm

I've been very disppointed in the California Duster dash thingy. The exterior one is fantastic... but if there's supposed to be any sort of treatment on the interior product, they left it off of mine. All it does is 'shed' and leave little bits of red lint everwhere. :shame:

The Lexol Conditioner is applied, allowed to soak, and then the excess is wiped off per the directions. The seats are shiny while the conditioner is absorbing but once you wipe away the excess conditioner, the shininess goes away for the most part (there is still a slight, noticeable shininess to them). On my red leather the conditioner does a great job at enhancing the color vs. making them shiny.

And in case you didn't know, never use regular armor all on leather seats...that will dry them out in a heartbeat!

Happy cleaning! I'll be giving my Black 5.0 a super detailing today :)

That was my experience as well. Used it once and then tossed in aside

PLESE POST MORE PICTURES OF YOU CAR!!!!!!!!! The other thread you posted them in all I see are RED X's and I need pictures of the glassroof like you posted before!

Thanks:metal:

EDIT - I just checked your profile and you have them there!! Thanks :).

Just make sure for those of you with leather seats that you keep them oiled/cleaned/protected to limit cracking of the bolsters.

Love the new avatar steve!

LOL thanks. I went with something that would be amusing to some.

:rofl2::rofl2:

Well it worked, I'm now thinking about a dacia sandero lol

Besides, I always bring some great news to these forums!

I had the ResistAll put on the car when i ordered mine that came with some car care products. I use the provided Leather protectant/cleaner for my interior.

I use the Ice system interior cleaner. So far nothing bad, the smell is nice and clean. No glossy shine, just looks like a brilliant matte, like new really. I like it.