Detailing - interior cleaning

[Peter V70 D5]

[QUOTE=Peter V70 D5;2178685]Thanks for coming back.
I think the tinting is a factory job from new
Can't see any clear window through the bits that flake off
When a mild detergent is applied it turns to a sticky hard to remove sludge
It looks like a mild frost only on the inside of the glass'
Think you may be right about the stuff the Car Wash boys spray

[millie68]

not sure if it will help, but ive spent a number of years applying and removing window tints from many vehicles.... you may find this has had an aftermarket tint fitted and what your left with is the residue glue/adhesive.... for what it costs id try a cheap bottle of wilkos own brand nail polish remover... works evey time for me and is far cheaper than some dedicated formulas... def worth a go....

[Peter V70 D5]

Sorry have been unable to upload any photos (Thanks for all the suggestions ,it just doesn't like me)

But I think I know whats going on Part of the problem is something has got in between the vinyl? tint and the glass and is all squishy there is also flakey hard white stuff that can be rubbed off the inside of the window with difficulty but makes a sticky mess when wet.

Did someone say the tint can be removed? would that be expensive?
It's an ex company car so I assume the tint was an original Volvo one.

V70 D5 se 2009

[wimorrison]

Definitely not a factory fit as that is built into the glass and not removable, unless you change the glass

What you describe is an aftermarket tint that has been allied by someone which does sound like it is going to be a pain to remove

[taz777]

Some recent (exterior) detailing updates where I experimented a bit with my choice of shampoo and two different quick detailers/sealants. I was striving for a 'wet look' finish.

[Craigtange]

Originally Posted by taz777

I'm really into detailing cars as a hobby so I though I'd share some experiences of products that I use. I tend to seek out products that are easy and quick to use.

For this thread I'm focusing on interior detailing - carpet mats, dashboard, door cards, inside surfaces of windows, steering wheel, gear knob, centre tunnel, etc.

I generally break down interior detailing into four parts and in this order:

1. Carpet mats/floor area/pedals;

2. Interior trim (door cards, dashboard, steering wheel, etc);

3. Interior glass surfaces;

4. Leather seats.

Here's the process and products I tend to use:

Carpet Mats
Remove the mats and vacuum clean them. Vacuum the carpets then refit the mats. Wipe down the pedals with an all-purpose cleaner (I use a heavily-diluted Bilt Hamber Surfex HD degreaser as an all-purpose cleaner).

Interior Trim
My current favourite product for cleaning the interior trim is AutoBrite Premium Interior Pink Sheen trim dressing. This effortlessly cleans all of the hard surfaces in the cabin, including satnav screens and the instrument binnacle plastics. Just spray on and wipe off.

Interior Glass
I just use Autoglym Fast Glass spray - less is more - just spray on lightly and buff with an MF cloth or polishing cloth.

Leather Seats
I've used LTT leather care products in the past but have been using Dr Leather Advanced Formula Leather Cleaner Spray lately. Spray it onto seats liberally, use a very soft brush or a thick cleaning cloth to agitate it, leave for a couple of minutes and wipe to a matt finish with a clean MF cloth. You can also spray some on to an MF cloth to give the steering wheel leather a good clean from car workshop dubai, as well as the gear-knob gaiter.

At the end of the interior cleaning, I spray Chemical Guys Black Frost air freshener lightly onto the carpet mats. It's a lovely fragrance - a bit like a musky after shave.

It'd be interesting to see what others use for interior cleaning.

Not a pro here but I do take care of mine and my wife`s cars. The bottle from Meguiars I have I am not finding to be what I was hoping. Or is it better to clean using something like this then using a secondary product to enhance the appearance of the dash and areas you want to look better? I seem to have the outside of the cars covered well but the interior is the area I should improve on.

[andy_d]

Originally Posted by Craigtange

Not a pro here but I do take care of mine and my wife`s cars. The bottle from Meguiars I have I am not finding to be what I was hoping. Or is it better to clean using something like this then using a secondary product to enhance the appearance of the dash and areas you want to look better? I seem to have the outside of the cars covered well but the interior is the area I should improve on.

very unclear what your intent/aim is and which product you have

IF
If it is for general cleaning of the Dash
https://gtechniq.co.uk/shop/auto/interior/i2-tri-clean/

then that will work perfectly, and will also work on all the other surfaces inside the car that its safe to use on,

https://gtechniq.co.uk/shop/auto/int...matte-dash-ab/
dress the dash with that and avoid the horrible shine/glossy finish of cheap/nasty "dressings"