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Aussie Conditions
Look, February in Oz is brutal on car guts. Between the red dust from that weekend away and the salt air if you're lucky enough to live near the coast, your cabin takes a beating. I've seen way too many nice interiors ruined because people ignored them until the dash literally started peeling. This is my personal go-to list for keeping things fresh when the mercury rises.
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The Summer Deep Clean Process
The Big Blowout
Use your brush to flick dust out of vents and seams while vacuuming. If you've been out west, that red dust gets everywhere. Get it all out first.
The Hard Surfaces
Wipe down the dash, console, and door cards with your interior detailer. Don't forget the top of the steering column, people always miss that bit.
Leather Hydration
Apply your leather conditioner. In 40-degree heat, leather loses moisture fast. I've seen seats crack in one summer because they weren't fed. Give it a good go.
The Glass
Clean the inside of the windscreen. Use two cloths, one to apply and one to buff. It stops that annoying hazy glare when you're driving into the afternoon sun.
Door Seals
Wipe the rubber seals with a damp cloth. Salt and dust perish these quickly in summer, leading to nasty windsqueaks later on.
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