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#1 of 201 Here's Where To Discuss by bonnie_rick Mar 29, 2000 (4:46 pm)
all the collective wisdom on how to keep that Cat looking GOOD! Bonnie Rick Town Hall Community Manager, Edmunds.com
#2 of 201 by stageleft Mar 29, 2000 (8:12 pm)
Let's all take a moment, at least every day (week, month, whatever), to appreciate our Cats and all the miles they run for us. We can do this most readily by petting them with a soft, soapy sponge after a nice hose-down. Sometimes we can spend hours at a time, just making sure their coats are shiny. I know my Cat is wishing I'd put some quality time in, but we know how it is. This area should be a tribute to how to keep the Cats running clean and fresh, inside and out. Any suggestions on spilled coffee? The leather cleans up well, but I think I'm going to have to break out the "clean machine" on the carpets! Oh well, every road has its hazards, bumps included. I like to use the Swiffers on the dash and around the center console. It works wonders in and around the shifter and the stereo, all without harsh chemicals that can leave a residue and possibly fade or crack the dash. Also, I have tinted windows and know that ammonia-based window cleaners are not recommended because it'll melt the film. Anyone got any suggestions for cleaning dog-nose prints from the tint? Thanks in advance. Take care, all, and safe cleaning!
#3 of 201 Stageleft by jimbo_g Mar 30, 2000 (4:45 am)
Tint Cleaning- Try soap and water in a spray bottle. That is what the tint installers use to clean fingerprints off of the tint when they are gone. So it should work for Dog noses too I would spray it on the towel instead of directly on the window. Spray bottles can be messy. perhaps Badulah, Mr. Tint himself, can offer a suggestion.
#4 of 201 Cleaning interior by fish8 Mar 30, 2000 (2:47 pm)
What should be used to clean the interior(dash)? I have always used just water.
#5 of 201 by stageleft Mar 30, 2000 (3:02 pm)
Fish8: Water is the safest thing you can use. Unlike some of the petroleum-based cleaners like Armor All, and Formula 2001 -- which both leave a residue (they're supposed to, but I personally don't like to be blinded by the sun reflecting off the dash). As I mentioned, to get the bulk of the dust, just use one of those new Swiffer cloths, attracts dust like a magnet, and since it's cloth and it's dry, you can use it all over the interior. If you have some stubborn stains (like I have coffee all over my rear cupholder) water should do the trick! Jimbo_G: Thanks for the tip, I'll try it out to see if it streaks or anything. Dish soap is probably less expensive than that "Professional Tint Cleaning" stuff they use anyway.
#6 of 201 by fredly Mar 30, 2000 (3:08 pm)
50/50 Vinager/Water mix for cleaning tinted windows, actually any windows.
#7 of 201 by badulah Mar 30, 2000 (3:40 pm)
I use this foam window spray I found at my local grocery store. It doesn't not contain ammonia and is streakless.
#8 of 201 Vinyl by bobschm Mar 30, 2000 (4:35 pm)
I use swiffer cloths too. They work great for capturing the dust instead of just fluffing it around. For protecting vinyl, I don't use water. Vinyl likes to loose polymer esters (that's that nice new car smell) to evaporation. When that happens, the vinyl shrinks and you get cracks. Millions of microscopic cracks and the part looks dull and chalky. Big cracks and... well you know. If you use water, you'll clean off the grime but the evaporation is still going on. Armor-All restores the lost moisture but it's too thick and shiny for my taste. (I've never tried the non-glare formula). I use a vinyl CLEANER from Turtle wax or whoever. They are very watery, milky colored liquid. They restore the moisture like Armor-All but they don't appear to leave a thick residue. The vinyl looks factory new.
#9 of 201 by badulah Mar 30, 2000 (4:59 pm)
Bobschm: How long have you been using that vinyl cleaner?
#10 of 201 New Car Smell: by dasaint1 Mar 30, 2000 (8:11 pm)
I've had my car for over two weeks now, and I love that new car smell. Last weekend, after detailing my Cat, I went for a ride on my Cat with a friend. He's a smoker, and I definitely didn't let him smoke in the car. But after he finished smoking his cigarette, he went in the car, and I immediately smelled that smoker's smell. I felt uncomfortable, but I didn't wanna offend him by telling him to get out and take a shower. So I just rolled the windows open and drove. All this time, I was worried about him ruining my new car smell. Question: is there any product out there that can preserve that "new car" scent? I doubt it, but it doesn't hurt to ask. They got Fabreze for the carpet and bedsheets; they should have something for the car (and I'm not talking about car fresheners). For those of you who have '99 Cougars, does it still have that "new car" smell?

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