Interior Cleanliness Ritual

[Nishizawa]

hey everybody! I understand that there are tons of great information spread all over the forum regarding keeping the interior clean (leather, window, displays, etc) but perhaps compiling them all would also be good!

I am a new owner of a Kia Stinger GT Limited in Canada and I would love to know your method(s) of ensuring that the interior of your car is top notch clean and maintained! Some questions that I would like to know - in addition to other additional comments - would be:

1. What product do you use to maintain your leather to mint condition AND prevent wear/tear?

2. What do you use to clean the windows?

3. What is your ‘ritual’ in ensuring you keep your Stinger as clean as possible?

4. Any other suggestions?

I am hoping this thread can also be very useful for other owners as well.

Thank you all!

 

[SKStinger]

I use Leather Master leather cleaner, conditioner and protection cream to maintain the leather. I've used it for years and it's one of the best leather care systems out there.

To keep the leather and interior clean and dust free I use Adam's Total Interior care. I'm a big fan of their products.

For glass i'm partial to Stoner Invisible Glass foaming glass cleaner. Make sure you have a dedicated window cleaning micro-fiber cloth to prevent streaking.

My ritual to keep the car clean between washes is to use a leaf blower to keep dust off the car, a California duster to keep it shiny and waterless wash for any lightly soiled areas.

Check out Adam's Polishes. I really like their H2O Guard and Gloss sealant, their Wash Shampoo and Detail Spray.

I see you're in Calgary and they have strict car wash run-off regulations so check out a good waterless wash. I recommend the Optimum No Rinse Wash and Shine. It allows you to wash your car with minimal water and doesn't require rinsing. Adam's also has a really good waterless wash that you can use in-between washes to keep your car looking clean.

A good source for products in Canada is www.autoobsessed.ca or www.eshine.ca

 

[Nishizawa]

I use Leather Master leather cleaner, conditioner and protection cream to maintain the leather. I've used it for years and it's one of the best leather care systems out there.

Thanks for the info SKStinger! Does the Leather Master product make the leather shine and smell by any chance? I really like the "matte" type of look on the current black nappa leathers and I want to maintain that look as much as possible. Does the Leather Master products fit that?

 

[SKStinger]

Thanks for the info SKStinger! Does the Leather Master product make the leather shine and smell by any chance? I really like the "matte" type of look on the current black nappa leathers and I want to maintain that look as much as possible. Does the Leather Master products fit that?

No shine or smell at all. It gives it a natural finish. It's actually designed for use on leather furniture and can be used on all types of leathers.