dukie748

Had my Z from new, now 5 months old with 7k. Very disappointed in the finish of the interior - the metal trims either side of the horn/airbag on the steering wheel are showing wear (finish/coating coming off), the leather on the shift **** shows wear, the plastic coating on the driver door control panel is scratching off.

Should this be happening in a new $30k+ car?

Fletch69z

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No, I don't see how this stuff is wearing unless you are scratching or constantly touching these parts. I have an 03 and I have no wear showing at all. If you are having that much trouble I would take it to the dealership and see what they can do. Good luck!

bixby

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You're just one of those people who is hard on their car I'm affraid. The interior is basically the same from 03 to 05. Mine looks like new and I have 30k miles on it & drive it every single day.

mavtais

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I drive every day and park in the sun (using an autoshade) and my interior looks new still. Did you use armor all and then stop suddenly? I heard that stuff dries out your interior if you stop using it. Use Meguiar's interior detail mist, with no oily residue. that stuff works great.

bixby

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Please answer no to that question. That stuff will KILL your interior. I use it for detailing the engine area ONLY!.

tropicalypso

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I am using Meguiar's leather cleaner and conditioner on my seats... anybody have any other recommendations as to keeping the interior clean?

I know I take great pains to enter and exit the car without crushing or rubbing against the leather seat bolsters.

bixby

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I don't think it matters as long as you're using the right type of product for the material you're trying to keep clean and protect.

I use Zaino leather products on my entire interior (even the vinyl). I don't use it on the silver trim (usually just a damp MF cloth from my wash bucket mixed with the Zaino car wash).