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How to effectively clean car interior plastic, and everything you'll need for the job

How to effectively clean car interior plastic, and everything you'll need for the job

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The vast majority of car interiors today feature some type of plastic. Plastics are great for this purpose because they're cheap, lightweight and durable. Just like everything else on your vehicle, though, without regular maintenance the plastic parts of your interior can start to get dirty pretty quickly. The video above features AMMONYC's Larry Kosilla as he goes through the step-by-step process for quickly and safely cleaning your interior plastics, addressing common mistakes and detailing exactly what you'll need to take the project from start to finish. We've listed everything you might need for the project just below. Always remember, each car is different, which means the process may vary slightly from vehicle to vehicle.

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The first and likely most important thing you'll need to start cleaning the plastic of your interior is a good general cleaning solution! This multi-purpose cleaner works on all interior and exterior surfaces of your vehicle, except for glass or instrument panel screens. This is a great first step for cleaning the plastic of your interior and it's even mixed and bottled in the USA.

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You'll need something to wipe the cleaning solution from your plastic with, and as is so often the case when it comes to car cleaning, a microfiber towel will be your best friend here. Once you spray your plastic with a cleaning solution, you'll want to wipe it away with a good microfiber towel. If you need some new towels in the garage, these are nearly always a great bang for your buck.

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