Why does it matter that the interior be as clean as possible BEFORE you selling your car? Because not only will you get a lot more cash for it but you will sell it much faster too.
INTERIOR PLASTIC: Spray with Armorall or something similar. If its dirty, I use 409 spray cleaner. Spray, let it sit for a few minutes. Spray again and then wipe it off your cars interior.
DOOR HINGES & JAMBS: Clean and touch up if needed. Do all touch up painting BEFORE you use something like Armorall.
VACUUM: Vacuum the interior and trunk thoroughly.
INTERIOR VINYL: Armorall all the vinyl. In really cheap cars I may only do this in the dash area.
HEADLINER: If the headliner is vinyl I use 409 spray cleaner. If its fabric, see below.
INTERIOR FABRIC (including fabric headliners): I've used Woolite heavy duty carpet cleaner. It comes in a big spray can. Spray it on and scrub with a plastic soft bristle scrub brush. It says to vacuum after, but I've never vacuumed the headliners. Test on a small area first.
GLASS: If its a really cheap car then I usually only do the front and front side windows. Do all of them in more expensive cars. This should be the last thing you'll do to it before you sell a car.
REPLACE missing or broken window cranks, door lock knobs, rear view mirror, etc. Buy generic ones at an auto parts store.
CARPET: Shampoo the carpet. I wouldn't bother shampooing the carpet of really cheap cars unless they are really disgusting.
DASHBOARD: This really needs to look good because its right in your buyers face. I suggest you buy one of those pre-formed dash board covers.
CAR SEATS: If you are going to sell a car thats expensive then it would be worth having that panel replaced by an upholsterer. For a cheap car, instead of dealing with the time and expense of re-upholstery work, you should just get some cheap seat covers.
STEERING WHEEL: If its worn out and funky looking then get a steering wheel cover. Like the dashboard, this is another thing that is really in your potential buyers face, so it needs to look good.
When you sell a car, use your common sense and be careful about putting too much money or time into a car, especially if its a funky old high mileage car that isn't going to bring you back what you put into it and a whole lot more.
So don't waste your time and money on things that won't bring you more money and/or make the sale easier. The important point to remember when you sell a car is that it needs to be as clean as possible inside and out.
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