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Subject:Re: Any detailing tips?
From:Rob Campbell
Date:Thu, 29 Apr 2004 21:01:23 -0700

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>
> Any detailing tricks, tips, or travesties to share? Currently I'm armed
> with cotton swabs, lint-free cloths, and a lot of enthusiasm.
>
> From the check up, then the tune up, to the clean up...This is just
> waaayyyy to much fun. Why isn't spring cleaning in the house this
> enjoyable?
>

I've been trying to learn this too...  I do recall a somewhat recent
thread about how Armor-All is detrimental to plastics over time.  I
don't remember this being verified, but I haven't used it yet.

Simple Green is my favorite cleaner for the westy table, cabinets, etc.
It is strong, supposedly safe(r), smells weird but not bad.  A little
goes a long way.

I made the horrible mistake of using "Febreze" on the upholstery.  This
stuff is horrible.  It smells ok (although very chemically) when you
first spray it, but it soon mingles with the existing odors and seems to
pronounce them in a very bad way.  My camper isnt bad.. but it does
kindof smell like a 15 year old van.  I thought some of this stuff might
spruce it up.  Bad mistake.

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