Total Interior Detailer : leaves residue?

[techman]

Used the Total Interior Detailer for the first time last week. Is it me or does this stuff kind of leave a residue? I (lightly) wiped it off after with a clean microfiber utility towel but even a few days later, I find theres a kind of light residue. Only to the touch though like that slightly greasy feel. You can't see any residue though, it just looks freaking spotless!

 

Did I just use too much? I never sprayed directly on the interior, always on the utility towel.

 

I'll probably keep using it, but I feel like I want to use something else on my steering wheel. Parts of my steering wheel is perforated leather too (which seems to make that grease-feeling worse).

[Chris@Adams]

You may have used too much. Did you have any other product on your interior before you wiped down with TID?

[JBlack151]

Along with what Chris asked, were the streaks mainly on the dashboard? The reason I ask is because I've noticed streaking with only using light amounts of TID, however I think it's in part to applying on a dash that's been in the warm/hot sun. So I've learned to apply to apply it on a cool dash with great results.

 

The only other time I've seen streaks is when some of the TID gets on the plastic or wood trim areas of the dash.

 

Besides that I absolutely love using TID all the time.

[BKazzle]

Check this thread out...http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/24596-total-interior-detailer/

 

Same issues?

[Chewy]

TID is supposed to leave behind a residue.  If you want CLEAN residue free, use LIC.  

[techman]

There's no streaks. It's just that theres a greasy feeling.

 

I'm aware that Total Interior Detailer is supposed to leave something behind (the protection layer) but should it still feel greasy days later?

[Team Adam's]

Can't say I've ever had it feel 'greasy'... perhaps you used too much or there was another product there previously that needs to be removed before you start using TID? 

[techman]

Can't say I've ever had it feel 'greasy'... perhaps you used too much or there was another product there previously that needs to be removed before you start using TID? 

I'm starting to think that's the case. Maybe the dealer applied some crap in the interior, although I asked them not to.. I guess they used some powerful cleaner :-/

 

Whats the best way to remove any previous product? 1:1 diluted Leather & Interior Cleaner? I've been told that stuff is too powerful for a new car..

[DonJuan692006]

I used it on my Stang with no dilution and no issues. I would imagine older cars are where you would run into problems. Maybe the person more meant it's usually overkill for a new car but that also depends on what the interior was treated with before.

[Team Adam's]

I'm starting to think that's the case. Maybe the dealer applied some crap in the interior, although I asked them not to.. I guess they used some powerful cleaner :-/

 

Whats the best way to remove any previous product? 1:1 diluted Leather & Interior Cleaner? I've been told that stuff is too powerful for a new car..

 

Yep. Little Leather & Interior Cleaner for a one time 'deep clean' then you can just maintain it with TID from there. 

 

Also, I could be completely wrong... we've learned that different interiors react slightly differently. Theres just such a crazy variety of material types anymore that its hard to know how some may react.

 

Try the cleaner then follow with TID after that and see how it does for you. Of course keep us posted on the progress. 

Edited September 19, 2013 by Dylan@Adams

[Baron_Von_Awesome]

Also, I could be completely wrong... we've learned that different interiors react slightly differently. Theres just such a crazy variety of material types anymore that its hard to know how some may react.

Some German and Italian vehicles do actually use a coating material on their plastics that can get "sticky", for lack of a better word, and needs to be treated differently.  Anybody with this problem can try 3M Novec Contact Cleaner - it's the only product I've ever seen that can work around this stickyness (it's NOT a detailing product, it just happens to fix this issue).  While Mercedes Benz & Ferrari are the two biggest offenders, what we may be experiencing here are these coated, sticky plastics pervading the market and starting to be used by more manufacturers. Thus the different results.

[02Xtreme07ss]

I used LIC to completely clean my wife's '09 Rav4 interior that was previously treated with LC before I used TID. The first application of TID resulted in a slightly blotchy surface, even after buffing with a clean, dry microfiber. The subsequent application followed by a light buffing with a clean, dry microfiber left a perfectly uniform finish that I absolutely love. The key to stellar results seems to be starting with a clean slate.

Edited September 19, 2013 by 02Xtreme07ss

[Team Adam's]

The key seems to stellar results seems to be starting with a clean slate.

 

BINGO!!!

[BKazzle]

Some German and Italian vehicles do actually use a coating material on their plastics that can get "sticky", for lack of a better word, and needs to be treated differently.  Anybody with this problem can try 3M Novec Contact Cleaner - it's the only product I've ever seen that can work around this stickyness (it's NOT a detailing product, it just happens to fix this issue).  While Mercedes Benz & Ferrari are the two biggest offenders, what we may be experiencing here are these coated, sticky plastics pervading the market and starting to be used by more manufacturers. Thus the different results.

Are you talking about "soft touch" dashes?

[Baron_Von_Awesome]

Are you talking about "soft touch" dashes?

Nope.  Soft Touch dashes are a different animal. 

[BKazzle]

Nope. Soft Touch dashes are a different animal.

 

Interesting...never heard of such thing or seen it myself. Good to know.

 

With that said....I definitely don't detail half as many cars as some of you do, but I always pick the brains of car manufacturer reps when I can.

Edited September 19, 2013 by BKazzle

[SYMAWD]

Some German and Italian vehicles do actually use a coating material on their plastics that can get "sticky", for lack of a better word, and needs to be treated differently.  Anybody with this problem can try 3M Novec Contact Cleaner - it's the only product I've ever seen that can work around this stickyness (it's NOT a detailing product, it just happens to fix this issue).  While Mercedes Benz & Ferrari are the two biggest offenders, what we may be experiencing here are these coated, sticky plastics pervading the market and starting to be used by more manufacturers. Thus the different results.

Any specific vehicle?  The only time I felt something sticky on a dash was a Fiat 500 Abarth and that was probably just amorall.

 

I only ask because I've been in hundreds of German cars any never noticed anything different.

[Baron_Von_Awesome]

Any specific vehicle?  The only time I felt something sticky on a dash was a Fiat 500 Abarth and that was probably just amorall.

 

I only ask because I've been in hundreds of German cars any never noticed anything different.

In the ultimate irony, it's most common in exotics.  It's endemic enough to where some folks base their entire business on stripping and refinishing these coated parts.  I did a 355 Berlinetta a while ago where the buttons felt like the sticky side of duct tape and the coating on the center console adjacent to the shift gate was badly flaking.

Edited September 20, 2013 by Baron_Von_Awesome

[simplife]

I've heard that some dashboards exposed to the hot sun over time will begin to slowly decompose and become sticky;  certain Toyota models in particular.  It may help to always use a sunshade when you leave your car out in the sun for prolonged periods of time esp. in warmer climate regions.

[Matt.Korczyk]

I've noticed some streakyness with total interior also. Not every car, I'd say 7 out of every 10 I do, I see it. Every single time I use it on my personal car (2013 Jetta) it streaks though . I have noticed that once it streaks, if I go back over it with a fresh towel I can get rid of some of it, but not all.

[windycitylp]

the only hiccup with the TID is that it streaks on faux wood grain. not a biggie, i just use glass cleaner on this. otherwise love this product. its awesome!