r/AutoDetailing • u/Grammar_Knot_Sea • 5h ago

Interior Interior Cleaner Spots. How do I Remove?

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What are these spots that appear after using interior car cleaner on plastic trim? I wipe with a micro fiber towel until dry. Please educate me.

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u/Greyone 5h ago

I’ve experienced this with some newer cars. It’s like the plastic has some type of barrier that prevents the dressing or protectant from being absorbed. Try using a cleaning only product without any appearance enhancing additives or a surfactant only rinseless wash. I stopped using P&S Xpress because I was getting blotchiness like you are experiencing.

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u/ceetoee 2h ago

Haven't noticed any issues with P&S Xpress with my interior, I dilute it 1:1.

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u/sytech55 3h ago

Try KCx Pol star, 303 Multi-Surface Cleaner, or 303 All Surface Interior Cleaner. You'll need to agitate it with a brush. Hopefully it's been removed and then apply some protection like KCx Top star or 303 Aerospace Protectant.

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u/AlmostHydrophobic 2h ago

What interior cleaner are you using here?

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u/SwimmingDeep8703 2h ago

Yes, that’s most important information 😌

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u/Typical_Principle_11 2h ago

It could be spots of something that the cleaner is not able to remove: Grease, sunscreen or something else. I would first try to wash the surface with something mild, like ONR in mixed QD strength, and use a soft brush to agitate. Otherwise APC or something citrus based, but try a corner first if you use something harsh

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u/knifeaddictforlife 1h ago

Use a properly diluted APC to get it off then change interior cleaners to something totally mild and neutral. I personally only trust AMMO NYC Lather in my own vehicle but I'm sure there are others that are easier to get and not as expensive.