How To Clean Vinyl Car Interior

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You might never recapture that new car smell, but you can replicate a new car shine.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Two clean sponges
A bottle of vinyl cleaner
A bottle of vinyl protectant
A cotton cloth
A vacuum

Step 1: Dust off vinyl areas

With a damp sponge, dust off all of the vinyl areas in your car, typically the dashboard, glove compartment and sides of the doors, and, if you have an old car, possibly the seats.

Tip: If your vacuum has a brush attachment, use it for a thorough dry dusting.

Step 2: Spray cleaner on spots

Remove any stains or spots by spraying a vinyl cleaner on the dirty areas.

Step 3: Wipe away with sponge

Wipe away the sprayed spots with a sponge.

Step 4: Pour vinyl protectant on cloth

Pour a small amount of vinyl protectant onto a clean cotton cloth. Do not apply the vinyl protectant directly on the surface since this could lead to an uneven or blotchy finish.

Tip: There are two types of vinyl protectants: shiny and matte. Test yours in a hidden area, like under the dashboard, to decide which look you prefer.

Step 5: Allow protectant to sit

Allow the protectant to sit on the vinyl sections for at least 10 minutes.

Tip: Don't apply vinyl protectant to the steering wheel or the pedals—you don't want either of those parts to be slippery!

Step 6: Wipe away excess residue

Wipe away the excess residue using another clean cotton cloth.

Step 7: Continue apply protectant

Continue applying coats of protectant until you reach shine capacity. Then bask in the glow!

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[dsbigden]

This really didn't tell me anything. It will always depend on the "cleaner" you buy. I thought this was going to be a video on how to clean without having to "buy" a vinyl cleaner..... idiots.

[lilowoof]

The shine is a LIE!!!!!!

[philcoool]

Click the Aaron removal / Carpet cleaner link on Facebook and you can see some of the other work I do.See the boxing competition between me and Darness on my videos.

[SinOfTheSorrowPistol]

@dsbigden yeah wheres that video

[kevinrocks75]

I use to love howcast and now THEY SUCK BIG MONKEY BALLS

[shady965]

I put the cleaner on the steering wheel and I almost got an accedent !

[4yalltube]

haha yeah!

[oddsource]

dont use that Armoral on your tack that shit doesnt come out very well.

[TheAwesomeOne1ooo]

What's weird is that howcast looks very professional and legit...

Yet their videos mostly suck. (: