Cleaning panels

[rs1]

What's the best way to clean this?..See the grain..

 

[MerlinsMopars]

Try wipe new pads. Won't stay that way forever but it should look a lot better.

 

[Xcudame]

Also try baby wipes. No guarantee but it's amazing what those things will clean.

 

[Challenger RTA]

The above is good info.
First the best way to clean is to know what you are cleaning and what you are cleaning off. And how to clean. Looks like vinyl the other what is on it. I would first try a mild cleaner. Window cleaner is a good start. When cleaning a vertical surface. Clean from the bottom up. Prevents streaking. Ask you wife. My angel gave me a Mr clean sponge one time and it works very good on a lot of things.
Bottom like dissolves like.

 

[pschlosser]

In my experience, the white color is often a waxy (solid oil material) build-up, left behind by detailing products.

For wax-like buildup within the crevices and cracks of the grain, I use a pine sol solution (or any household degreaser that rinses clean) and a scrub brush, with plastic bristles (never metal). I may work one section at a time, trying to hit the area with the bristles from various angles, top to bottom, left to right, diagonally both ways, then rinse with the garden hose and a stiff spray. I will even rinse with hot water from my utility sink, if I think it will clean better.

Alternatively, placing a NEW layer of an oily solution, such as armor all and many other detailing products, will also "hide" the white gunk in the crevices, but will reappear in time, as the detailing product dries and ages.

 

[rs1]

It's a convertible well liner.. I was thinking maybe taking it to the dry cleaners..

 

[Xcudame]

It's a convertible well liner.. I was thinking maybe taking it to the dry cleaners..

That actually sounds like a neat idea. I'm curious if the dry cleaners will do it and what the results would be.

 

[Challenger RTA]

When I was doing maintenance at a number laundromats and apartment complexes. Some had onsite dry cleaning. That also needed maintenance that I did. Not all materials can be dry cleaned.

Tetrachloroethylene​

Perchloroethylene Typical fabrics that cannot be dry cleaned safely include fabrics containing or made up of plastic, PVC, or polyurethane. Fabrics composed of these materials would deteriorate during the cleaning process.
They might be able to steam clean.

 

[Mr Cuda]

On interior that I know will not be redyed or painted, I have a different approach.
I soak the the surface with armour all or other leftover dressing products, and masssage with a gentle brush.
After soaking, I wipe it down with a rag and reapply.
After a day, I clean with a dish soap solution and a brush.
The dressing soaks the dirt bond with the vinyl, and aids in cleaning.
And by not cleaning first on dry vinyl, I feel there is less chance of greying the black (or colors) with the soap.