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[radroach]

Hey wondering if you can recommend any products for cleaning the red stitching on the steering wheel, parking brake. Also what products for cleaning and dressing the vinyl / fake leather on the doors, steering wheel.

[DetailersDomain]

you can try 1Z einszett Cockpit,
if they are relatively clean, you can step up to a carpet and upholstery cleaner as well like

Adam's Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner
Sonax Upholstery and Carpet Cleaner

[dannythetran]

How long should a bug remover solution spray stay on the paint before it becomes dangerous towards the paint? I will be using Turtle bug remover or Stoner Tarminator. I have a bug stain that isn't coming off with turtle bug remover but I read that if you leave it on there for an hour, rinse, and wipe, it will go away. I wash and waxed my car over the weekend and it has been in my garage since Saturday. The car is FLAWLESS but the only thing that is still there are three bug stains (and some really small paint chips).

Also, when I touch the stain, I can feel ridges on the stain.

[GotBRZ1691]

@DetailersDomain So here is a question. I had an entire latte leak out of my mug and into my passenger seat.

I did not notice this until I went to drink my latte later that day after lunch. When I started the car, the seat / airbag light was on. The latte has dried up and the seat feels crusty.

What would be the best method to get the seat clean? Should I steam clean it? Just worried about the electronics in the seat since it is heated. Let me know any methods or products you would use. Thanks!

[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by GotBRZ1691

@DetailersDomain So here is a question. I had an entire latte leak out of my mug and into my passenger seat.

I did not notice this until I went to drink my latte later that day after lunch. When I started the car, the seat / airbag light was on. The latte has dried up and the seat feels crusty.

What would be the best method to get the seat clean? Should I steam clean it? Just worried about the electronics in the seat since it is heated. Let me know any methods or products you would use. Thanks!

is the airbag light still on?

I would use steam and blot the left over latte off it as soon as you can.

[GotBRZ1691]

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

is the airbag light still on?

I would use steam and blot the left over latte off it as soon as you can.

All the warning lights are off, only stayed on the first day. Seat looks like some one had a massive attack of the runs in my passenger seat

Steam it is! i will most likely pull the seat out completely and disconnect it from the wiring harnesses.

Thanks

[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by GotBRZ1691

All the warning lights are off, only stayed on the first day. Seat looks like some one had a massive attack of the runs in my passenger seat

Steam it is! i will most likely pull the seat out completely and disconnect it from the wiring harnesses.

Thanks

an upholstery cleaner would help as well.

Adam's or Sonax with the steam.

[dannythetran]

@DetailersDomain , did you see my questions?

[LucidMomentum]

I just got a foam cannon as we just got a pressure washer. What's the best cleaning method using one? Just foam the car, wash it off with water, and dry? Or do I just use the foam as a pre wash, and then do the whole two bucket wash process after?

[WhiteFRS69]

Originally Posted by LucidMomentum

I just got a foam cannon as we just got a pressure washer. What's the best cleaning method using one? Just foam the car, wash it off with water, and dry? Or do I just use the foam as a pre wash, and then do the whole two bucket wash process after?

DD will chime in with a better answer but i never use just a foam cannon, ill foam the car, let it soak for 3-5 minutes, wrinse off with the pressure washer and use the two bucket method to wash the car after that

[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by LucidMomentum

I just got a foam cannon as we just got a pressure washer. What's the best cleaning method using one? Just foam the car, wash it off with water, and dry? Or do I just use the foam as a pre wash, and then do the whole two bucket wash process after?

sorry for the delay,

I would rinse off as much dirt and grime off the car first, then foam, let sit for a couple minutes, rinse off, foam again and wash the car with a mitt, rinse. (you can have two buckets or you can take one out and use just 1 bucket with grit guard to rinse off your sponge)

Phil

[LucidMomentum]

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

sorry for the delay,

I would rinse off as much dirt and grime off the car first, then foam, let sit for a couple minutes, rinse off, foam again and wash the car with a mitt, rinse. (you can have two buckets or you can take one out and use just 1 bucket with grit guard to rinse off your sponge)

Phil

Thanks! With the foam cannon it'll be much faster than just doing the wash portion by hand

Should I use Mr. Pink for both foam sessions? Or should I switch to something else for the second wash?

[DetailersDomain]

Originally Posted by LucidMomentum

Thanks! With the foam cannon it'll be much faster than just doing the wash portion by hand

Should I use Mr. Pink for both foam sessions? Or should I switch to something else for the second wash?

Finish up what you have then go to

Adam's Car Wash
Sonax Gloss Shampoo
1Z einszett Brilliant Gloss Shampoo
Auto Finesse Avalanche

[dannythetran]

@DetailersDomain let me know if you don't want to answer my question.. I don't want to keep bothering you guys for an answer.