Interior clean/protect - point me to a thread

[dpmanley]

Hello all, new guy here. I want to clean and protect the interior - dash, console etc - on my daughters 2000 Honda. I am sure there are already great discussions on the topic but being new, my search did not find any answers.
Car -
2000 Honda Accord
No leather - standard plastic trim, no dash mat
Question -
What to use to clean
What to use to protect
I bet Armor All is not the answer :)

Thanks and thanks to all for so many great posts. I have learned a lot already.

[Jlt23]

I use 1Z Einszett Cockpit Premium Interior Plastic Cleaner. Works and smells great. If it's really dirty then I use 1Z Einszett Plastic Vinyl Deep Cleaner Plastik Reiniger first.

[conman1395]

Love Cockpit Premium as well. I would also suggest 303 Aerospace Protectant for UV protection. I don't think Cockpit is that protective. If you want something over the counter, then Meguiars Quik Interior detailer. The spray, not the wipes.

[Mizzoutiger]

Best combo I've used:
- Clean Ultima Interior Shampoo Gel, interior cleaner, upholstery cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/ultima-interior-shampoo.html)
- Protect Ultima Interior Guard Plus 4 oz., interior protectant, rubber & vinyl protectant, rubber dressing (http://www.autogeek.net/ultima-interior-guard-4.html)

I also use/love 1Z Einszett Cockpit Premium Interior Plastic Cleaner , dashboard cleaner, cockpit cleaner, 1Z einsett, einzett (http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einzett-cockpit-premium.html) and Wolfgang Vinyl & Rubber Protectant penetrates beyond the surface to maintain pliability and integrity of vinyl and rubber surfaces! (http://www.autogeek.net/wg2700.html).

[CDot]

Never tried 1z products, but for light cleaning Megs Ultimate Quik Detailer can't be beaten in my mind. It can clean all surfaces--including LCD screens--and it's locally available. I use CG's All Clean+ for deeper cleaning.

[HUMP DIESEL]

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/83025-acura-mdx-interior-only-carolina-auto-image.html

Here is one. 1Z products on the doors and dash, cleaned carpets and leather with Megs diluted 10:1 and steam.

HUMP

[dpmanley]

Great help, THANKS!
I will get her started.

Later, as I get better at REAL car care, I will post some learning pics and results.
Thanks again.