Cleaning Leather, Vinyl and Plastic

"For excellent cleaning results use Blue Coral® Leather & Vinyl Cleaner."

Some rubber trim is denser than others (on the edge of the bumper, for example) and you may have to leave your cleaner/protectant on for at least an hour before buffing.

If you own a convertible, be sure to clean and maintain the top properly. Most cars have vinyl-coated canvas cloth tops that can be cleaned with your regular car wash product or a vinyl cleaner, followed by a protectant. Some high-end imported cars and classic cars have real cloth tops that require special cleaning methods and products. Consult your owner's manual or dealer before any cleaning.

Because most vinyl tops are heavily grained, they attract and trap the dirt. This means you may have to use a nylon scrub brush to really clean them. Be careful not to get the brush or the cleaner on the vehicle's paint. Once the top is clean and dry, use a protectant immediately.

If your car has a boot cover, remember to give it the same cleaning and protection as the top.

You'll also want to clean the plastic rear window in your convertible. Use a plastic polish that is slightly abrasive and a soft terry cloth. Gently rub the window with the polish and then buff to a shine. For windows that are spotted or have been neglected, you may have to repeat this step again.

When applying cleaner/protectant next to chrome, glass or paint areas, spray the cleaner/protectant on a cloth or cotton swab first and then apply to the vinyl or rubber surface.

Don't apply vinyl and rubber protectants to your windshield wiper blades. Unlike what you might think, wipers will not work as well with a coating of protectant.