General Questions About Woolite And Detailing

[Gian]

This is my first post but I've been using this site for information for about a year now since I purchased my IS300. I've seen woolite mentioned time and again in various posts so today I went out and bought some to give it a try. I do have a few questions.

I have read that woolite is a good leather cleaner when properly diluted. Does it stain/ fade/ bleach any of the other parts in the interior if it splashes.

I have read that woolite can be used as a window cleaner. What is the advantage over a normal windex/ eagle 20/20 cleaner. What happens if it gets on the paint job? Does it eat wax if spashed on the paint?

I have read that it is good for cleaning wheel wells. Does it still need to be dilluted or is that at full strength? Will it damage the rims/ tires/ or paint at that concentration? What is the benifit over a normal automotive soap? Do you remove the tires to do the wells and when they are done what do you use to keep them looking nice a darK?

Thanks for any input. I realize it's a lot.

-Gian

[SW03ES]

I don't see how Woolite can be used to clean windows (it would smear), and its not strong enough for wheel wells.

No though, it won't stain anything (its VERY mild). For leather/vinyl/plastic the dillution is anywhere from 6:1 Water:Woolite to 10:1.

[TOGWT]

Q1. I have read that woolite is a good leather cleaner when properly diluted. Does it stain/ fade/ bleach any of the other parts in the interior if it splashes.

A1. Cleaning- use a soft horse hair brush (Groit's Leather & Interior Brush) and/or a vacuum to remove any dust, apply a cleaning solution (Water /Woolite® or Dreft® 6:1 ratio or stronger) on to an applicator pad and apply to one area at a time (i.e. a seat back). To remove stubborn dirt or grime gently agitate the surface with a boar's hair cleaning brush (this will not harm the leather) then use a clean, damp Microfiber towel to rinse.

Maintenance cleaning- use a cleaning solution (Water /Woolite® or Dreft® 10:1 ratio) on to an applicator pad and apply to one area at a time

Q2. I have read that woolite can be used as a window cleaner. What is the advantage over a normal windex/ eagle 20/20 cleaner. What happens if it gets on the paint job? Does it eat wax if spashed on the paint?

A2. I would use a specific window cleaner, Woolite is a very mild product and way not ‘cut’ through road grime etc on glass, it will NOT harm the paint surface or wax

Q3. I have read that it is good for cleaning wheel wells. Does it still need to be dilluted or is that at full strength? Will it damage the rims/ tires/ or paint at that concentration? What is the benifit over a normal automotive soap? Do you remove the tires to do the wells and when they are done what do you use to keep them looking nice a darK?

A3. It may make it easier if you remove the road wheel to provide unhindered access to the fender wells. Rinse wheel wells thoroughly with water, apply a citrus-based de-greaser and let it soak in. Agitate with a long handled boar’s hairbrush before rinsing.

Dry surfaces with a terry cloth towel before applying a water-based rubber/vinyl dressing; wipe off any excess and buff surfaces. This simple detailing step will provide a `frame' for your wheels and tyres and provide a completely finished look to the vehicle. After cleaning wipe surface with a solvent type cleaner and then they can be painted with a satin paint to maintain an as-new look (Groit’s Satin Black Spray Paint)

[Gian]

thanks for the clarifications

-gian