Interior Cleaning advice - Benzworld.org

02-09-2002, 11:07 AM

I am needing to clean and treat the inside of my ML. I used to use 'Clear Guard' on my other cars, but I am a little leery of putting such stuff on the Benz's interior. What does MB recommend using to clean and treat the plastic inside the ML? Thanks. - Speedi

02-09-2002, 04:08 PM

It's actually mostly vinyl, not plastic :-). The only plastic places that I can think of are the steering column, door map pockets, and the front row seatbacks. Basically any product that can be used to clean and protect vinyl/plastic surfaces and with some UV protection should be okay. Many people here have recommended 303 Aerospace Protectant.

02-10-2002, 06:21 AM

Ouch. Sorry. Yes, I knew it was something other than plastic, but I couldn't remember the term for the substance that was somewhere in-between plastic and leather. I apologize... it was an insult. OK, so does Meguires make a Vinyl Lotion or something? Thanks. - Speedi

02-10-2002, 06:58 AM

Speedi- Meguiar's makes a product for vinyl (in their Gold Class line, I believe - and it's for vinyl and leather surfaces). The product, if memory serves me correct, was decent but not great. If you really want to preserve your vinyl - try either the 303 Aerospace Protectant that Drew mentions above (and you'll find a link below to a good price, albeit on a gallon of the stuff) - or try Vinylex, from Lexol. 303 will leave your vinyl with a matte sheen - no shine whatsoever (as long as you don't throw successive coats repeatedly). It protects from UV, and repels dust pretty well. Vinylex isn't bad either - I just have issues with it's consistency, and it's gloss - it's a bit glossier than 303, and I like my vinyl matte. Either way - can't go wrong. 303 can be found at any RV/Boating store, and Vinylex should be in just about any retail auto parts store near you. <ul><hr>Originally posted by Speedi Ouch. Sorry. Yes, I knew it was something other than plastic, but I couldn't remember the term for the substance that was somewhere in-between plastic and leather. I apologize... it was an insult. OK, so does Meguires make a Vinyl Lotion or something? Thanks. - Speedi <hr></ul>

02-10-2002, 09:48 AM

i just picked up a hoover steam vac jr. for $90. it does wonders for spot cleaning around the house (new puppy) and is portable to use on cars. simply fill with hot water, pour in cleaning solution and it works like it's commercial counterparts. ive got ash interior so you can imagine how handy this thing comes in.