My go-to interior cleaning products aren't cutting it. What you got?

misterturbo said:

Chemical guys 'total interior cleaner and protector' and 303 aerospace are my go to for just about every cleaning task. Meguiar's leather conditioner (the thick stuff) for grinding out dirt in leather.

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^ This. Chemical guys interior cleaner smells great and works well to grab all the dirt and dust. I use the Meguire's 3in1 leather conditioner/cleaner which seems to do a great job at keeping the leather looking like new.

Adam's and Griots Garage here. Griots leather cleaner/conditioner is awesome. Truck still smells brand new 8 months later. I’m surprised they don’t get more love around here.

Ducc said:

Adam's and Griots Garage here. Griots leather cleaner/conditioner is awesome. Truck still smells brand new 8 months later. I’m surprised they don’t get more love around here.

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agree,Griots.
they have a great shop in Tacoma with a cleaning school!
and Tacoma have a great car museum!

Ducc said:

Adam's and Griots Garage here. Griots leather cleaner/conditioner is awesome. Truck still smells brand new 8 months later. I’m surprised they don’t get more love around here.

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I really like this cleaning/conditioning kit. Neutral Ph, UV protection, new car smell, yada yada yada...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NDM6MZT/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

I really like the Griots spay on car-wash. I use it once or twice between thorough washes. It works great and adds a little protection (very minimal, but at least something). You get about 4 cleanings per bottle and takes about 15 minutes each time. It really keeps my truck looking sharp at all times.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J5CVLTS/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

I suggest reading the reviews if you end up opening the links.

I recently applied the following to 100% of the leather surfaces in the truck:
1. Chemical Guys Leather Cleaner, cleaned with horsehair brush
2. Chemical Guys Leather Conditioner. Applied and then let sit overnight. Came back the next day and hit the spots that I missed or looked like they could use another application.
3. Chemical Guys Leather Protectant Serum. I used a thin coat of this as I didn't want to mess with the excellent smell and feel left by step #2. After applying and let it penetrate for a few minutes, I wiped dry with the same rag I used for step 1, but I applied no additional cleaner. This seemed to give the leather a clean feel again, and it maintained the luster gained from the conditioner.

So it turns out that my brand new truck's leather interior was in rough shape. I bought it new as a 2019 two months ago, so I'm guessing it has sat for 9+ months on the dealer's lot, just soaking up sun and never getting cleaned (it only had 100 miles on it when I purchased). So the leather was dry. Very dry. It would soak up almost an oils from my fingertips. That's why I mentioned a sweat stain on the headrest. Any moisture and the leather soaked it up. Well the Chemical Guys products restored it to what it should be. Now the leather has a deep, soft sheen. It feels soft and smells great. Now when I get in my butt actually slides across the leather seat like it should. Previously, I could feel a lot of friction when scooting into place. I'm thrilled with these Chemical Guys products.

I use Adams Polishes. My truck is 3 years old, 24k miles and customers say my truck still smells new. I also bring my dog to work with me everyday.

I like Chemical Guys leather cleaner and conditioner. I have used Zaino also and it is very good too and leaves a nice new leather smell. I haven't used Adams or Griots but I hear those are very good too.

DINOZR said:

Meguiar's Interior Quick Detailer

303 Leather 3-in-1 Leather Complete Care

Neither of these are removing the sweat marks (leather), scuffs (plastic), and just general interior imperfections that I would expect a cleaner to remove. For example, some sweat marks just will not come off the leather head-rest, despite me scrubbing with both of them separately (on separate micro-fiber cloths). Truck has been owned for 6 weeks and 2000 miles. These are not stains from years ago.

What's you're best interior cleaners that are safe for the Raptor's surfaces?

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I would recommend the griots 3-1 leather. There is also an interior cleaner and detailer. Super easy to use and the results show right away. Only interior products I use on My raptor.

Adam's products! Huge fan of most of their products. IGL coatings makes an excellent product for protection but it is Pricey.

I recommend Motorcraft Leather & Vinyl cleaner for removing dirt/stains; it's strong enough to remove blue jeans dye transfer from white leather, yet still compatible with all interior surfaces.

As far as a protectant, Motorcraft doesn't have a product offering. I just received Adam's leather conditioner; I'm going to try and use it on the Cobra and Raptor this weekend. I used their Graphine Ceramic coating last weekend and I was extremely impressed.