"Russ" <blade6023@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Before cleaning the interior of my 2003 Elatra GT, I was wondering
> which parts are actual leather. Do I need to use a leather care
> cleaner on the dash and doors or is the traditional Armor All cleaner
> sufficient for these areas?

I think if you do a little research you will find that most professional
detailing shops don't use Armour All, it actually damages the vinyl and
causes premature cracking of the surfaces. I normally use a little liquid
detergent with warm water on a lint free cotton cloth for cleaning (interior
surfaces) and rinse with a slightly damp clean towel.

 

I've used Armour All on all my vehicles for over 20 years with no problems.
I've never had a dash crack or any other surface crack. I've heard others
say this about Armour All, but I live in Texas; and have had nothing but
good results. I have no affiliation with the company. I can't imagine a
company making a product that would damage or prematurely age you car.
Especially when Armour All was one of the first companies to make interior
protectants for cars. I have had only 2 cars with leather interior. My
last car with was an Infinity I30, I did not have long enough to know how
well any leather treatment would work. I will ask my mother then post,
because whatever she does to her leather it works. Her leather seats always
seem in great condition even after having the car over 5 years.


"R.G. Saunders" <rgs@kingston.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Russ" <blade6023@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:15748966.0307211428.58a6cc88@posting.google.c om...
> > Before cleaning the interior of my 2003 Elatra GT, I was wondering
> > which parts are actual leather. Do I need to use a leather care
> > cleaner on the dash and doors or is the traditional Armor All cleaner
> > sufficient for these areas?
>
> I think if you do a little research you will find that most professional
> detailing shops don't use Armour All, it actually damages the vinyl and
> causes premature cracking of the surfaces. I normally use a little liquid
> detergent with warm water on a lint free cotton cloth for cleaning
(interior
> surfaces) and rinse with a slightly damp clean towel.
>
>

 

In article <vhp42vao9ngq42@corp.supernews.com>, R.G. Saunders
<rgs@kingston.net> wrote:

> "Russ" <blade6023@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:15748966.0307211428.58a6cc88@posting.google.c om...
> > Before cleaning the interior of my 2003 Elatra GT, I was wondering
> > which parts are actual leather. Do I need to use a leather care
> > cleaner on the dash and doors or is the traditional Armor All cleaner
> > sufficient for these areas?
>
> I think if you do a little research you will find that most professional
> detailing shops don't use Armour All, it actually damages the vinyl and
> causes premature cracking of the surfaces. I normally use a little liquid
> detergent with warm water on a lint free cotton cloth for cleaning (interior
> surfaces) and rinse with a slightly damp clean towel.

I do my internal cleaning (dusting, really) primarily with a microfiber
cloth that is made to be slightly "tacky" to the touch. No solvents or
detergent required for most things.

The actual leather parts, by the way, are the seating surfaces (the
backs of the seats are not leather), an inset panel on the doors, the
steering wheel rim, and the shifter ****.

--
Jerry Kindall, Seattle, WA <http://www.jerrykindall.com/>
2003 Chianti Red Elantra GT
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In article <15748966.0307221738.45c94763@posting.google.com >, Russ
<blade6023@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Jerry Kindall <jerrykindall@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
> news:<210720031951517635%jerrykindall@nospam.inval id>...
> > In article <vhp42vao9ngq42@corp.supernews.com>, R.G. Saunders
> > <rgs@kingston.net> wrote:
> >
> > > "Russ" <blade6023@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:15748966.0307211428.58a6cc88@posting.google.c om...
> > > > Before cleaning the interior of my 2003 Elatra GT, I was wondering
> > > > which parts are actual leather. Do I need to use a leather care
> > > > cleaner on the dash and doors or is the traditional Armor All cleaner
> > > > sufficient for these areas?
> > >
> > > I think if you do a little research you will find that most professional
> > > detailing shops don't use Armour All, it actually damages the vinyl and
> > > causes premature cracking of the surfaces. I normally use a little liquid
> > > detergent with warm water on a lint free cotton cloth for cleaning
> > > (interior
> > > surfaces) and rinse with a slightly damp clean towel.
> >
> > I do my internal cleaning (dusting, really) primarily with a microfiber
> > cloth that is made to be slightly "tacky" to the touch. No solvents or
> > detergent required for most things.
> >
> > The actual leather parts, by the way, are the seating surfaces (the
> > backs of the seats are not leather), an inset panel on the doors, the
> > steering wheel rim, and the shifter ****.
>
> Thanks Jerry. The cleaning tips have been helpful, but you answered
> my initial question regarding what parts of the interior are actually
> leather. I'm assuming the back of the seats are vinyl?

Yes, or whatever newfangled equivalent has replaced it recently.

--
Jerry Kindall, Seattle, WA <http://www.jerrykindall.com/>
2003 Chianti Red Elantra GT
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