I am a new owner to CPO 17 CTS - I have had it for about a month.
Soon, it will be going in to have both front door panels replaced, as it appears the top coat/color is coming off (this could have been from the previous owners) - but dealer said they will cover it one time under the factory warranty. This made me quite happy as the panels are pricey. They re-iterated to me that noting harsh can be used.
I replaced two other panels (passenger side - center console trim plates) (about 170 for both panels) as they were deteriorating as well - again probably from using too harsh of chemical.
So on these pieces I replaced, As a test on the "bad pieces" I decided to use the normal array of cleaners I have used for years in the past on my mostly hard plastic interior on my 2010 F150. (leather/plastic cleaner and Armor All Wipes)
One cleaner immediately started pulling black off the panel (Malco Leather/Plastic Cleaner0 - rubbing alcohol did the same. (I have read Windex with ammonia can cause issues too). Even water on a microfiber with harh pressure caused damage...again I wouldn't rub hard on a normal piece, I was just doing testing.
I am not used to the vinyl padded interiors, and from my tests, they are quite delicate if you are not careful.
At this point, I am afraid to get the windows tinted as the soap solution they use to move the tint into place - could cause damage..I am sure they take account for this..but this is just my OCD kicking in
I think I am going to just stick with water and a microfiber going forward..
Can anyone enlighten me on what their cleaning process is on padded vinyl panels, etc?
Soon, it will be going in to have both front door panels replaced, as it appears the top coat/color is coming off (this could have been from the previous owners) - but dealer said they will cover it one time under the factory warranty. This made me quite happy as the panels are pricey. They re-iterated to me that noting harsh can be used.
I replaced two other panels (passenger side - center console trim plates) (about 170 for both panels) as they were deteriorating as well - again probably from using too harsh of chemical.
So on these pieces I replaced, As a test on the "bad pieces" I decided to use the normal array of cleaners I have used for years in the past on my mostly hard plastic interior on my 2010 F150. (leather/plastic cleaner and Armor All Wipes)
One cleaner immediately started pulling black off the panel (Malco Leather/Plastic Cleaner0 - rubbing alcohol did the same. (I have read Windex with ammonia can cause issues too). Even water on a microfiber with harh pressure caused damage...again I wouldn't rub hard on a normal piece, I was just doing testing.
I am not used to the vinyl padded interiors, and from my tests, they are quite delicate if you are not careful.
At this point, I am afraid to get the windows tinted as the soap solution they use to move the tint into place - could cause damage..I am sure they take account for this..but this is just my OCD kicking in
I think I am going to just stick with water and a microfiber going forward..
Can anyone enlighten me on what their cleaning process is on padded vinyl panels, etc?
