black or beige interior
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08-19-2008, 01:09 PM
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I agree with DaveB. I've found beige to look nicer longer. The black shows scuffs and dust very easily. Plus, once the leather on the seats begins to show creases, they are plainly obvious on the black. None of this has been true with my beige interiors. Also, I didn't have a problem keeping my beige clean. I dunno what you other folks are doing to your cars.
And, finally, black on black to me, while it looks all darth vader'ish ... I think contrasting colors is more appealing. Of course, that's personal preference.
And, finally, black on black to me, while it looks all darth vader'ish ... I think contrasting colors is more appealing. Of course, that's personal preference.
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08-19-2008, 02:06 PM
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#21
08-19-2008, 02:40 PM
Originally Posted by DaveB
I have the Willow interior and my 03's interior looks brand spanking new. The car is six years old, been through 6 Midwest winters, one 3 y/o boy in the backseat kicking the front seats and center console, and I do nothing other than the following to maintain the interior:
1) All weather floor mats. The fabric mats won't last.
2) Wipe the leather down with a moist towel once a month
3) Use a leather conditioner once a year
4) Vacuum the interior four times a year
5) Wipe the interior panels down twice a year
6) Apply a low sheen dashboard and panel cleaner twice a year
That's it. Logic would suggest the Willow interior would be harder to maintain, but I find it far easier to maintain than the former charcoal black interiors I've had in the past. When looking for used G35, all the charcoal interior Gs showed significant scuffs to both the plastic panels and leather plus they show dust big time. The Willow interior don't show scuffs and they don't show dust. I'll admit that charcoal looks sportier and I probably would have got it if I could afford new, but when it comes to used, the used Willow interior Gs looked far better. In 05, Infiniti to Wheat which is lighter than the Willow and the loaners I've had with the Wheat interior didn't look like they were holding up very well. The leather in the 04.5 and 05+ doesn't seem to be remotely as nice as the 03/04.
1) All weather floor mats. The fabric mats won't last.
2) Wipe the leather down with a moist towel once a month
3) Use a leather conditioner once a year
4) Vacuum the interior four times a year
5) Wipe the interior panels down twice a year
6) Apply a low sheen dashboard and panel cleaner twice a year
That's it. Logic would suggest the Willow interior would be harder to maintain, but I find it far easier to maintain than the former charcoal black interiors I've had in the past. When looking for used G35, all the charcoal interior Gs showed significant scuffs to both the plastic panels and leather plus they show dust big time. The Willow interior don't show scuffs and they don't show dust. I'll admit that charcoal looks sportier and I probably would have got it if I could afford new, but when it comes to used, the used Willow interior Gs looked far better. In 05, Infiniti to Wheat which is lighter than the Willow and the loaners I've had with the Wheat interior didn't look like they were holding up very well. The leather in the 04.5 and 05+ doesn't seem to be remotely as nice as the 03/04.
Last edited by nghiars; 08-19-2008 at 02:48 PM.
#22
08-19-2008, 02:53 PM
Got Black on Black
on my G35xS. I am a certified black on black nut. Although I have seen a couple of white and black that are stunning.
I find that any car interior when kept clean, it looks great.
With all due respect DaveB, I must be ****, because I vacuum and wipe the interior about every 3 to 4 weeks. I use leather cleaner and conditioner every other month. The carpeted mats are in the car from May until about Thanksgiving, then I switch over to all weather.
I find that any car interior when kept clean, it looks great.
With all due respect DaveB, I must be ****, because I vacuum and wipe the interior about every 3 to 4 weeks. I use leather cleaner and conditioner every other month. The carpeted mats are in the car from May until about Thanksgiving, then I switch over to all weather.
#23
08-19-2008, 03:29 PM
Originally Posted by chairman25
With all due respect DaveB, I must be ****, because I vacuum and wipe the interior about every 3 to 4 weeks. I use leather cleaner and conditioner every other month. The carpeted mats are in the car from May until about Thanksgiving, then I switch over to all weather.
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08-19-2008, 04:08 PM
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08-19-2008, 07:51 PM
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