How to clean interior after track day?

[DFB5.0]

As others have said, vacuum first, then wipe down with an interior detailer. I would avoid using a dressing for the wipe down, that mixed with the dust you are trying to remove wouldn't be ideal. Stick with an interior cleaner or detailer, something like Carpro InnerQD or P&S Xpress, or even a rinse-less wash mixed at the quick detailer ratio. A damp towel would be fine as well.

CARPRO | Inner QD Interior Quick Detailer – Car Supplies Warehouse
P&S | XPress Interior Cleaner | Car Supplies Warehouse – Car Supplies Warehouse
Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine | Car Supplies Warehouse – Car Supplies Warehouse

For vacuuming, you use a soft brush in one hand and the vac in the other to get into vents and panel gaps ect.

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[Dana Pants]

In addition to the comments of others, There are times when compressed air and a leaf blower are the right tools to clean car interiors.

 

[GTP]

I thought about that.
Do you mean to use the leaf blower as a "cross wind" with open windows for whatever the compressed air makes airborne?

 

[Dana Pants]

I thought about that.
Do you mean to use the leaf blower as a "cross wind" with open windows for whatever the compressed air makes airborne?

well, definitely have doors and windows open. You will figure it out. I intended leave blower pointed at fabric surfaces, dash, etc. to lift the dirt.

 

[sms2022]

What do you guys use to take the sheen out of leather? My steering wheel is getting a little slick

 

[wmoore26]

What do you guys use to take the sheen out of leather? My steering wheel is getting a little slick

A leather cleaner and patience. Followed with a light leather balm.

 

[DFB5.0]

What do you guys use to take the sheen out of leather? My steering wheel is getting a little slick

My favorite leather cleaners are ColourLock Strong and Mild Leather Cleaner. Both are designed safely remove a buildup of oils and dirt without harming the surface. Both of these come in a foaming dispenser, which you apply to the brush and gently scrub, then wipe clear with a towel. If the steering wheel is pretty nasty, then stick with the Strong. You will be surprised what the Strong Leather Cleaner will pull out of the steering wheel.

COLOURLOCK Mild Leather Cleaner with Sponge (carpro-us.com)
COLOURLOCK Strong Leather Cleaner (carpro-us.com)
COLOURLOCK Leather Cleaning Brush (carpro-us.com)

Other than those specific products, any pH neutral interior cleaner will work fine, just DONT use All Purpose Cleaner on leather. Try P&S Xpress or Koch Chemie Pol Star, both are excellent on leather.

Koch-Chemie - Pol Star | The Rag Company
P&S Detail Products - Xpress Interior Cleaner | The Rag Company

 

[sms2022]

My favorite leather cleaners are ColourLock Strong and Mild Leather Cleaner. Both are designed safely remove a buildup of oils and dirt without harming the surface. Both of these come in a foaming dispenser, which you apply to the brush and gently scrub, then wipe clear with a towel. If the steering wheel is pretty nasty, then stick with the Strong. You will be surprised what the Strong Leather Cleaner will pull out of the steering wheel.

COLOURLOCK Mild Leather Cleaner with Sponge (carpro-us.com)
COLOURLOCK Strong Leather Cleaner (carpro-us.com)
COLOURLOCK Leather Cleaning Brush (carpro-us.com)

Other than those specific products, any pH neutral interior cleaner will work fine, just DONT use All Purpose Cleaner on leather. Try P&S Xpress or Koch Chemie Pol Star, both are excellent on leather.

Koch-Chemie - Pol Star | The Rag Company
P&S Detail Products - Xpress Interior Cleaner | The Rag Company

Thanks. I only have 8500 miles on the car but the dealership armor all’d the steering wheel so it is pretty nasty. I think I’ll get the strong stuff.

 

[Johnny maverick]

In addition to the comments of others, There are times when compressed air and a leaf blower are the right tools to clean car interiors.

And pressure washers..
Yes that's all mold.

 

[wmoore26]

And pressure washers..
Yes that's all mold.

Now THAT'S a dirty bird!

 

[Johnny maverick]

Now THAT'S a dirty bird!

You are correct. 87 turbo cpe. Sat for 17 years. Got her going again

 

[DFB5.0]

Thanks. I only have 8500 miles on the car but the dealership armor all’d the steering wheel so it is pretty nasty. I think I’ll get the strong stuff.

Name and shame, no dealership should be using Armor All these days!

 

[bobdes368]

Bring it to an Auto Spa and pick it up 4 hours later.

 

[Jaymar]

I have this Car cleaning accessory kit for my Rigid shop vac. It has a super soft brush attachment that does not scratch any surface, but allows you to get into the vents, creases in the panels and seats etc.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-1-1-4-in-Premium-Car-Cleaning-Accessory-Kit-for-RIDGID-Wet-Dry-Shop-Vacuums-VT2534/100638355?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&utm_source=google&utm_medium=vantage&utm_campaign=24192&utm_content=25877&mtc=SHOPPING-RM-RMP-GGL-D25S-025_014_WET_DRY_VACS-BI-RIDGID_3315-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-MK861659001-24192-NBR-3315-NA-VNT-FY24Q1-Q4_RIDGIDEMERSON_D25S_RM+_AON_FullBrand&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-RM-RMP-GGL-D25S-025_014_WET_DRY_VACS-BI-RIDGID_3315-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-MK861659001-24192-NBR-3315-NA-VNT-FY24Q1-Q4_RIDGIDEMERSON_D25S_RM+_AON_FullBrand-71700000117549830--&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0MexBhD3ARIsAEI3WHK1yJhERCOzaNOCA7Vv7cUTnz-IlhnMxTa996prEI1JYuiUxI8whqkaAvrJEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I also love the little, flexible crevice tool. Finally a way into Satan's ass-crack between the seat and console.

 

[kilobravo]

Now THAT is a serious hyperlink, Jaymar! <smile>

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