6 Basic Tips for a Fresh and Stainless Car Interior
Excerpt from the article 74 Tips to Extend the Life of your car
From long Life For your Stuff
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1. Park in the garage, if not, find a shade
If you don’t have garage or no shade is available, use a car shade to minimize the sun’s impact.
2. Vacuum and sponge the inside each time you get a car wash
Dirt particles are abrasive while spilled liquids can be corrosive. Abrasive material wears or rubs through material while corrosive corrodes or eats through material.
3. Clean dash gauges with care
Lightly wipe dust with a soft damp cloth. Too much pressure will scratch the clear plastic lenses.
4. Cleaning your car floor mats
Blasting your car mats with water should be made part of your regular car wash regimen. The purpose is to dislodge dirt particles, which if ignored, can build up then grind holes in the mats. Allow the mats to dry before reinstalling them.
5. Preserve door and window seals
Wipe a rubber protectant or silicone on door and window weather stripping to keep it in good condition. Don’t use an oil-based product because the oil will damage the rubber.
6. Keep leather from drying out and cracking
Leather seats, although relatively low maintenance, can become soiled over time. Before they do, make leather cleaner and leather protectant a regular treat for your leather seat. Protectants will resist stains and make the upholstery easier to clean in the future.
