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Ditto.  I usually just dust off the dash and arm rests with a microfiber towel while getting gas in my daily driver.  I actually use the cheap bulk towels for this purpose since there is no risk of scratching anything inside.  I also keep another cheap microfiber to dry off the door panels if they get wet while getting in or out in the rain or when I have to roll down the windows in the rain.

Good Ideas.

The leather conditioner repels dust really good, so I hardly have to clean the interior. Id say I use interior detailer maybe about twice every 3 months or so, and the cleaner only when I go fishing or to the dunes or notice any visible stains. I think I use more of my interior products on other things like my couch or boots and so on lol. 

I second that...the interior products have a wide range of use.

I'm usually the only person in my car, with an occasional passenger heading to lunch.  So the car stays pretty clean.  That said, I keep a single soft in the car and clean dust all the time.  I only use products on the car when I see something that needs to be addressed.  I will detail the dash and sun facing areas of the interior every couple months.  Just to keep some UV protection going.

good idea with keeping the towel in the car for dust...I should defiantly do that...could keep up with it on my lunch break 

How often do you guys and gals do a full inside detail on your vehicles? Do you do a light detail maybe just vacuum and interior detailer? Just curious as to what everybody else does to keep their interior in tip top shape.

Thanks

Nope, a little help - it was on in the early 80's, so the car was not this exact model.

Is it Dallas?

I used WW on my truck yesterday. I washed it on Sunday evening and drove though a rain shower Monday afternoon.

Don't ya hate when that happens...but its hard to stay mad when you see all that nice beading.

Well, this was yesterday. Hope this still counts

I started off by adding a layer of brilliant glaze to my car. Then I wash my jeep, clayed, and added paint sealant, sealed the glass and dressed the trim. Then I help my dad wash his truck. Now I'm tired

Sorry about the upside down pics..can't figure out how to make them right side up

I would wipe down the car with DS or WW first, because it will have light dust that you don't want in the clay bar. Then I would clay, use DS or WW as a clay lube, and I have let the DS streaked on the car before and applied sealant, or you could just clay a spot like half the hood, and wipe the residue, and do the whole car like that. Apply the sealant and let it haze and then buff off. I don't usually wait an hour before applying brilliant glaze, but like dan said, it will probably be an hour by the time you are done doing the whole car.

Sounds good...just wanted to make sure I had it right.

Thanks everybody for the help!

Hi Cheyenne! 

 

I would definitely recommend to wipe up the Detail Spray residue left behind by the clay before applying Paint Sealant, as the Paint Sealant will bond best to the clean surface, and the liquid from the Detail Spray may not let the Paint Sealant haze up properly.

 

I usually let Paint Sealant haze up for about 10-15 minutes before removal with a plush microfiber towel, preferably indoors or in the shade. It's one of a few products of our products that seems to wipe off a little more easily if I let it set up a little longer. 

 

You can add a layer of Brilliant Glaze afterward, but I do like to wait at least an hour after removing the Paint Sealant before layering anything on top of it. By the time you've sealed the whole car, it will probably be close to an hour since you sealed the first panel anyway

 

Using our red Throwback Shampoo or the blue Car Shampoo won't make any difference since they're fairly close formulas to each other 

 

Please let us know if you have any other questions!

Thanks for the quick reply so just so I get this straight

1. clay car using detail spray

2. wipe up residue with more detail spray or water or ?

3. apply sealant and let haze before removing

4. wait at least one hour before apply brilliant glaze

I would at least wipe down the car with detail spray before claying. Ive noticed even inside my garage the car still gets a little dusty. Depending on how long its been sitting.

As far as washing after claying, a lot of people do that in order to remove any last residue from the claybar. Others just dry immediately with a clean microfiber so theres no need to re-wash. I guess its just a matter of your claybar process and preference

Thank you for the help

So I washed my car the other day and it has been nicely tucked away in the garage..haven't drove it since. Now my question is this weekend I want to put on liquid paint sealant...so would it be okay to clay it since its clean using the detail spray (I'm thinking this will also get rid of any light dust that has accumulated) and then do I have to wipe up the residue of the clay or can I go straight to the paint sealant and buff it away with a microfiber towel? Also thinking of adding a layer of brilliant glaze afterward.

When I washed it I just used the red car shampoo...don't know if it makes a difference what soap I used for the prior.

Thanks in advance

Buttery is a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to add some gloss. I find Buttery on top of G&G looks almost as good as a couple layers of Americana. 

 

But honestly, if you're going to the trouble of using Buttery, you might as well do Brilliant Glaze instead. You want shine?  Brilliant Glaze + Americana will make your paint look like liquid.

Yes may have to add the Brillant Glaze...good stuff!

PS about every 6 months, and HGG every 3-6 washes (Adam recommends 3). Any of the waxes will add extra gloss and depth, especially to a black vehicle, but won't provide the length of protection you need on a daily.

While you didn't ask, you might also consider W&W (it's not actually a wax), and/or just to show off, some BG. Amazing stuff, and both smell AWESOME!

Check out this article for more info on the differences between waxes, sealants, etc: http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/27631-faq-should-i-use-wax-or-sealant-on-my-car/

And of course, post some pics when done!

Thanks for all the help everybody!.....I think the best route to go for me is paint sealant and h20 for the follow wash...and of then if I have some extra time add the wax.

I Love the wash and wax! Love the smell!...of course I'm trying to use up the rest of my old red car shampoo too before I buy the gallon of the wash and wax

Also great article pointing out the differences. Hopefully I will remember to post some pictures as well!

Paint sealant and guard and gloss on black works great

Lookin Good!

You do American every week? I thought Americana lasted a couple months.

I didn't want to pay the price for the Americana on my daily driver so I alternate between Revive hand polish and buttery wax. The H20 doesn't work on my black truck so I use the detail spray almost daily and then Brilliant glaze when I want that extra pop of shine.

Yes...if I do recall I prefer the detail spray over the H20 myself. And yes love the Brilliant glaze for the extra "pop".

Correct! If you use paint sealant and guard & gloss, there shouldn't be any reason for buttery wax. But that's my opinion. If you just feel like using it, you can. It's just not necessary

Sweet..anywhere I can save a little bit of time is great!

I personally use paint sealant and a the weekly cure of Americana the black pops and it lives outside, but I do keep it under a car cover at night.

 

The American brings out the black, isn't that why you chose black?

It sure does....actually its my dad's truck.

If personally just use paint sealant and guard and gloss. It's a fantastic combo for vehicles that live outside!

Thanks!...so u would recommend forgoing the wax completely?

Use Liquid paint sealant, then Buttery wax and H20GG after your next wash.

Thank you

I was just wondering which would be better for a black F150 that lives outside...H20 guard and gloss or liquid paint sealant. The truck currently does not have any wax or protection on it, I was thinking of putting on some buttery wax as well

Thanks in advance.

If it was me, I would do liquid paint sealant, buttery wax, and then if you are feeling ambitious follow it up with the brilliant glaze for that extra "pop".

Looks fantastic! Way to go!

I would have to go with the All Purpose Cleaner....its a jack of all trades.

Looks great! I love how that red really pops!

How would a touchless wash generate swirling?

Yes, how? Would be interested to learn how this would happen.