i'm in the process of getting one of these...my interior was detailed so i have armor all -like protectant on my instrument panel...what is the best way to clean it before i apply the wood stuff? rubbing alcohol?

 

Rubbing Alcohol Is Good But Be Careful And Dont Let It Stay Of The Pastic Too Long It Will Absorb All The Moisture Out Of The Plastic And Cause It Crack Over A Short Time. That Is What I Would Use But Like I Said Be Careful And Rub On And Wipe Off Almost Immediately It Will Take Off The Armor-all Very Quickly. Use A Shop Towel(the Blue Ones That Look Like Paper Towels) To Take It Off.

 

Trim cleaning:
The interior trim consists of the dash, vents, hard plastic surfaces and vinyl trim. These surfaces all can be cleaned using a damp Microfiber towel and a 5:1 Woolite / distilled water solution and with a water-based, anti-static cleaner that contains UVR protection (Iz einszett Cockpit Premium For all plastic surfaces (BTI Chemicals Plexus® Plastic Polish & Cleaner) including wood, as they are protected with a urethane clear coat

Simply apply a small amount of product to damp Microfiber cloth and apply to surface, then buff with a dry Microfiber cloth, usually a small section at a time. Agitate with assorted interior detailing brushes and wipe excess moisture with a terry towel.

Repeat this process on all plastic and vinyl surfaces. Some panels that are heavily soiled may require several cleaning steps to reach desired level. After applying products allow drying and then wiping all surfaces with a damp towel.

The wood trim in most vehicles (Mercedes Benz uses real wood) is protected with a urethane clear coat, polyurethane or a thin lacquer, which is very easily scratched. Remove scratches with a fine polish (Groit's Fine Hand Polish) and then wipe with a damp 100% cotton towel.

Maintenance- use an anti-static plastic cleaner (BTI™ Chemicals Plexus Plastic Polish & Cleaner)
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