How to Protect Your Car’s Interior — Pro Tips for Lasting Results
Your car’s interior takes a lot of abuse — sun, dirt, body oils, spills, and more. Here’s how to protect it so it looks great for years to come.
Many people focus only on paint protection — but your interior is exposed to just as many risks:
- UV rays fading and cracking plastics
- Spills and stains on seats and carpets
- Body oils degrading leather and trim
- Dust and grime building up over time
The good news? With a simple routine and the right products, you can keep your interior looking new — and even easier to clean.
Step 1: Regular Interior Cleaning
The first step to protecting your interior is keeping it clean — dirt and grime accelerate wear.
- Use Complete Cabin Cleaner (shop here) to clean all surfaces: dash, doors, trim, leather, vinyl, rubber, and plastic.
- Spray onto a towel or surface, wipe clean, and flip towel frequently.
- For stubborn spots, use a Scrub Buddy Pad (shop here).
Step 2: Protect with a Dressing
Once clean, protect your plastics and rubber with a dressing that offers UV protection:
- Apply All Dressed Up (shop here) to interior plastics and rubber — this adds UV protection and restores a factory-matte finish.
- Use an applicator or towel for even application.
- Buff off excess to prevent glare and dust attraction.
Step 3: Leather Care
For leather seats and trim:
- Clean with Complete Cabin Cleaner.
- If needed, condition with a leather conditioner (coming soon from Jimbo’s!).
- Wipe regularly to prevent body oils from breaking down the surface.
Step 4: Routine Maintenance
Protecting your interior is about consistency:
- Clean high-touch areas weekly (steering wheel, shifter, screen bezels).
- Full interior wipe-down 1–2x per month.
- Reapply All Dressed Up every 1–2 months for ongoing UV protection.
Recommended Products
- Complete Cabin Cleaner — shop here
- All Dressed Up — shop here
- Scrub Buddy Pad — shop here
- Everyday Microfiber Towels — shop here
Pro Tips
- Keep a bottle of Complete Cabin Cleaner and a towel in your car for quick wipe-downs on the go.
- Never apply greasy dressings to leather or high-touch plastics — it attracts dust and degrades faster.
- Always buff off excess dressing — a matte OEM finish looks better and is safer (no glare).
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Protecting your car’s interior doesn’t take a lot of time — and the payoff is huge. With a simple routine and the right products, you can keep your interior looking brand new for years!
