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Interior Detailing (6/16)
 6/30/08 9:37am
KeBo
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Kendall Park, NJ - USA

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1981 - 59 Beige over Cinnebar leather. Edlebrock top end, 2200 stall w/shift kit, 3:55s, Mufflex maniback exhaust, nice stereo, 16 in AREs w/BFGs


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I got the interior detailing kit from Griots. Works real well!
Interior Detailing (7/16)
 6/30/08 2:23pm
dcherr
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Elkhart, IN - USA

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1975 Red T-Top 1972 Red Convertible


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I also use Griot's interior cleaner and it works good. If it comes clean use there leather care that brings out a nice shine.  Also use there Best of show wax that puts a deep shine in the paint. GREAT PRODUCTSThumbs%20Up

If the interior is past the cleaning stage I used a interior paint dye that works great and looks like new when done. I got it from Corvette Central.
 
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Interior Detailing (8/16)
 6/30/08 2:55pm
Aaron1976
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Vancouver, WA - USA

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1976 Corvette Stingray L-48 Automatic Black


Joined: 11/17/2007
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My wife got me ArmorAll Cleaning Wipes (25 7"x 8" wipes) for all auto surfaces, dash, vinyl, carpet, consoles, & leather. They work pretty darn good. She also got me the ArmorAll Leather Wipes (20 7" x 8" wipes) that clean, condition, & protect. These really worked pretty good on my old leather seats, they came out clean and shine, they do seem a little softer. Best of all they are not oily and no greased up look or feel. ArmorAll has all kinds of Wipes available, Original Protectant, Ultra Shine Protectant, Orange Cleaning, & Glass. With these wipes there is no spraying stuff that can get all over.Big%20smile

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Interior Detailing (9/16)
 6/30/08 3:51pm
Gunslinger
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Frederick, MD - USA

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1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior


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[QUOTE=dcherr]

I also use Griot's interior cleaner and it works good. If it comes clean use there leather care that brings out a nice shine.  Also use there Best of show wax that puts a deep shine in the paint. GREAT PRODUCTSThumbs%20Up[/QUOTE]

I agree...Griot's makes some of the best car care products you can buy.  Not that there aren't other fine products on the market, but Griot's is among the best and a one stop shop for most every type of product.

Their Carnauba Stick Wax and Best of Show Wax are awesome!

Interior Detailing (10/16)
 6/30/08 4:33pm
crossfire1982
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Cramerton, NC - USA

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black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion


Joined: 8/22/2006
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Interior Detailing (11/16)
 6/30/08 6:00pm
steves74Lifetime Member
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Klamath Falls, OR - USA

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74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles, all original; paint, interior, engine, split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.


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Thanks Crossfire,  your second link is the 303 company.  I did a search for my local dealers and came up with Kragen/Schucks.  Next time I go to town will buy a bottle and let you all know.  thanks again and I don't have to mess with mail order and shipping....Thumbs%20Up

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Interior Detailing (12/16)
 6/30/08 6:03pm
crossfire1982
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Cramerton, NC - USA

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black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion


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Let me know if you like it.  I got started when I put a vynal "Access" cover on my F-250 several years ago.  The manufacturer recommended ONLY 303 to be used to preserve the vynal.  Once I started using it for the top I found it was great for all of the interior as well.
Interior Detailing (13/16)
 6/30/08 7:57pm
tuxblacrayLifetime Member
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Greensburg, IN - USA

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Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...


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Marshall I have ysed the 303 stuff in my camper and on my vette seats. It cleans pretty nice. You can get it at Camping World (Used to be Stouts Rv) off of I 65 at exit 99.

I know some folks are gonna laff but I took Micki's suggestion and then use Lemon Pledge on them after the are clean. Not only do they shine up but th ca smells real nice inside providing you like lemon scent.

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Interior Detailing (14/16)
 7/1/08 2:20am
tb2k82ceLifetime Member
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Lemon Grove, CA - USA

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1982 C3 Collectors Edition 44000 miles, sat in the sun most of its life, My wife purchased it for me for Father's Day in 2007 from her girlfriend that had it for 19 years. It is on the road again. I'm retired but it is now my daily driver.


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Google "303 Cleaner" and you will find a couple of places that you can get the product.
Interior Detailing (15/16)
 7/1/08 6:59pm
manget1Lifetime Member
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Indianapolis, IN - USA

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Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible


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Actually, I have used some Pledge in the past.  It did seem to do ok.  I just still end up with the old dirt I can see in the crevasses.  However, I had not used the soft brush idea.  Does a toothbrush work, or is there something else you guys would recommend?
 
Thanks for all the great suggestions.


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Interior Detailing (16/16)
 7/1/08 8:22pm
steves74Lifetime Member
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Klamath Falls, OR - USA

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74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles, all original; paint, interior, engine, split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.


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I never throw away my old toothbrushes.  But you could use new ones too. For cleaning dirt from cracks and crevasses, I use an old toothbrush and a mild soap/ water solution and dry with a cloth.

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74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split  bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
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