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YarisTom73 · 09-06-2007, 05:33 PM

I found that applying a good protectant to the dash and door insides, on the plastic, added a little darker hue to the gray. The shine, combined with that, really looks nice. I use Black Magic because it has UV protection (crack prevention) and it smells fantastic

I just can't seem to keep up with the vac..the carpets are filled with little rocks ten seconds after I clean it

YarisTom73 · 09-06-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Mercury

Exactly what I wanted to know.

Also, is that necessary for performance, good maintenance? Or just because?

An engine that is free of debris and grease and oil will stay a tad cooler, resulting in less wear and tear. The other angle I've heard before, is that oil and grease resist water, so a thin layer under the hood protects against rust on the block and engine components.

fainty_girl · 09-06-2007, 09:26 PM

I wash the exterior once a week (it rained this week though, so I couldn't). My dad regularly jokes that i'll wash the paint away! ;)

I clean the interior once a week - have started to vacuum it weekly too now. I also keep dashboard/interior car wipes in the glove box, so if I see a spec of dust I wipe down the dashboard!

Every day that I am driving, I also clean off a spider web that creates a new web on my outside drivers mirror everyday without fail, since the 2nd day i've owned the car! So I use interior/exterior windscreen wipes to clean off that. :S

09-06-2007, 05:33 PM	#19
YarisTom73 46 and 2, just ahead... Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 533	I found that applying a good protectant to the dash and door insides, on the plastic, added a little darker hue to the gray. The shine, combined with that, really looks nice. I use Black Magic because it has UV protection (crack prevention) and it smells fantastic I just can't seem to keep up with the vac..the carpets are filled with little rocks ten seconds after I clean it

09-06-2007, 09:26 PM	#21
fainty_girl Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 15	I wash the exterior once a week (it rained this week though, so I couldn't). My dad regularly jokes that i'll wash the paint away! ;) I clean the interior once a week - have started to vacuum it weekly too now. I also keep dashboard/interior car wipes in the glove box, so if I see a spec of dust I wipe down the dashboard! Every day that I am driving, I also clean off a spider web that creates a new web on my outside drivers mirror everyday without fail, since the 2nd day i've owned the car! So I use interior/exterior windscreen wipes to clean off that. :S