What is best to clean interior?

[I Grok NSX]

Hey all. Soon I'll be in possession of jimshih's NSX and was wondering what I should use to clean and protect the interior of the car. I was told by several of my friends that Armor-all is not very good for the vinyl parts.

I've searched the forum but couldn't find what's best to use. I do use Zaino Leather protectant for the seats and such and I think I'm pretty safe there. Also use the Zaino stuff for the paint. Thanks for any input in advance.

[nsxtasy]

Don't forget that leather and vinyl are two entirely different materials, one natural and one synthetic, and you should be using a different product for each of them. You can check the FAQ (http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/General/LeatherVinyl.htm) to see which surfaces are made of which (and some of them may surprise you).

Zymol makes two products that are terrific for the interior. Zymol Treat (http://www.zymol.com/treat2.htm) is for the leather surfaces. It's great! It contains beef collagen, the same natural oil that keeps the cowskin soft and supple when it's still on the cow. As it says on Zymol's website:

"Sunlight, heat and everyday use will permanently damage the delicate finish of your leather upholstery. The denaturing process of leather tanning removes precious moisture residing in the hide. Introducing solvent-based conditioners accelerates aging in leather upholstery and trim. zymöl Treat Leather Conditioner is a solvent-free, banana-oil and collagen-based feeding product that releases trapped solvents and restores moisture to keep your leather looking, feeling, and smelling like new."

Zymol Vinyl (http://www.zymol.com/vinyl2.htm) is another great product, and can be used on all the vinyl surfaces, including the dashboard and the other hard and soft plastic surfaces on the interior. It leaves a satiny sheen and a pleasant, understated fragrance. Again, from the website:

"Heat, cold, washing and exposure to solvent-based cleaners and run-of-the-mill treatments damage the finish of your vinyl upholstery and vinyl trim. Some vinyl manufacturing methods use formaldehyde as the base. Introducing solvent- or formaldehyde-based treatments can accelerate vinyl deterioration by changing the original chemical balance. zymöl Vinyl Conditioner is a solvent-free, formaldehyde-free, oil-based feeding product that releases solvents and restores moisture."

Zymol products contain all natural ingredients, and you can see exactly what ingredients are contained in each of their products, right on their website. These are not some "mystery concoctions" that are cooked up in someone's garage.

You can buy Zymol products direct from their website (http://www.zymol.com) or from other leading detailer suppliers such as Emmons Coachworks (http://www.emmonscoachworks.com), or you can look up your nearest retailer of Zymol products here (http://www.zymol.com/wholesal.htm).

[David Allen]

For years, I've used Vinylex and Lexol Leather Cleaner and Lexol Conditioner (all made by same company).

Never needed anything else, and it can all be found at your average auto store.

JUST SAY NO TO ARMOR ALL!

[Huy]

I suggest using 303 Aerospace. It's got a UV inhibitor that will prevent fading. Gives your black surfaces a nice, matte look to it, not shiny and greasy like that of Armor All.

www.303-products.com (http://www.303-products.com)

[mandrewz]

I have been using Formuls 303 on the vinyl, and Lexol on the leather for years. Both are holding up very well.

[ck]

Doesn't even have the car yet and is worried about how to maintain the interior! http://www.nsxprime.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[I Grok NSX]

Hey CK,
Jimmy's bringing the car to me tomorrow (Saturday) at noon. I'm so pumped, I won't be able to sleep tonight. The garage is clean - the Zaino is on the work bench - the water hose is un-coiled and ready to spray - and a dozen other processes are on RED-ALERT!

[NorCalwhite]

I use Lexol products, I'm very satisfied with them. Also look at their ad, they use an NSX,
thats saying something.