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Old 03-15-2013, 11:26 AM
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What and how do u keep your Audi clean inside and out ?

Any good lint free cloth/leather ? Do u use any kind of product for that?
its been 15 days since i bought, and now i can see lint/dust on my dashbord and otherplaces..

i am the only one who use the car / non smoking / pets free / dont let kids to get in...

any suggestations..Thanx
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I prefer Adams polishes, etc. I tried Griot but the smell wasn't great. Adams general cleaner can be used on all surfaces. i just use a microfiber towel to wipe down the interior. Great stuff!
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Jigs, welcome aboard!

Same topic, different day: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2842662
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There are many sites that sell supplies and have DIY instructions.

http://www.autogeek.net/

http://www.griotsgarage.com

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/

http://www.dccarcare.com/
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I also just picked up this air dryer from Amazon:
Metro Vacuum SK-1 Air Force Blaster Sidekick Compact & Portable Motorcycle Dryer - Amazon.com Metro Vacuum SK-1 Air Force Blaster Sidekick Compact & Portable Motorcycle Dryer - Amazon.com

others have recommended more powerful ones, but this one has a good amount of power and is pretty inexpensive.

Helps for getting water out of the crevices of the car.
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Originally Posted by manishaudi
I also just picked up this air dryer from Amazon:
Metro Vacuum SK-1 Air Force Blaster Sidekick Compact & Portable Motorcycle Dryer - Amazon.com

others have recommended more powerful ones, but this one has a good amount of power and is pretty inexpensive.

Helps for getting water out of the crevices of the car.
I can validate the product works great for the final drying step to get water out of the door jams, wheels, seams and crevices, etc. Noisy but it sure works. Thinking of getting a battery powered leaf blower (not a gas powered) to see whether it will blow the water off a waxed car and better than using my microfiber towels which may creates swirls marks on the paintwork. Works best on a waxed car.
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Anyone have any good tips on cleaning the inside of the wheel? Adam's promotes the "Turbo Stick" but it's a little expensive; http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-405-a...ning-tool.aspx

Just wondering if I should try it or just stick with wheel detailing brushes. I find it hard to believe there are any true spray and rinse products to clean the wheel of brake dust but the Sonax Wheel Cleaner gets some pretty good reviews. Oh, and not that I'm endorsing it but Adam's also just released a new wheel cleaner, but again VERY pricey; http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-884-n...l-cleaner.aspx

FWIW - I bought my car at the start of winter so haven't had a chance to try anything out yet.
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Sonax wheel cleaner works great. Spray it on and hose off. I use a mitt also. I can reach inside easy on my 19 inch peelers. I also use Sonax leather cleaner and dash spray. Excellent products.
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Originally Posted by wreck111
Sonax wheel cleaner works great. Spray it on and hose off. I use a mitt also. I can reach inside easy on my 19 inch peelers. I also use Sonax leather cleaner and dash spray. Excellent products.
I like Sonax as well but it's definitely not spray and wash. Need to use a good wheel brush to get some of the grime off.
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I'll have to ask my local detail guys what they use but my truck/cars always look great when I get them back.


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