My dad got me the Dmc Stainless Care Kit. And I usually spot clean the car with windex and a microfiber. So does the kit do a good job of cleaning the car.
My dad got me the Dmc Stainless Care Kit. And I usually spot clean the car with windex and a microfiber. So does the kit do a good job of cleaning the car.
I have one of those, never used it.
Jan
Steering with power
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 8,581
My VIN: 10757 1st place Concourse 1998
It is more of a collectable than anything. The piece of Sctotch-Brite is useful. The best thing to use is the Chemsearch? spray that some of the Delorean venders sell (not as part of the cleaning kit). I mainly use car wash soap, Windex, and alcohol to clean the S/S. For minor scratches the blending pad and for deeper scratches, sandpaper.
David Teitelbaum
I am a new owner and iw as just thinking this same question. But Ssaleen who'm i bought the car from included a great bottle of barkeepers friend for me when i bought it and had it shipped to me. Stuff works amazing so i been hesistant to buy the kit.
I asked because I haven't given my car a deep wash yet, and was wondering if the products in the kit worked well or not.
Posts: 1,313
My VIN: 03238 Grey & Black Hybrid - Auto - work in progress Former owner 10902 - Universal 93 Raffle Car
I'm not sure if DMC is selling updated kits, or NOS. I'd think new products would do a better job than what was available 30 years ago. When you add the age of the product - I'm not sure it would work very well or not.
I have a kit, 30 years old - but its never occurred to me to try to use it - its just a collectible to me.
30 years ago is before home kitchens really took off with stainless steel. A lot of product development has gone into new cleaners and polymer coats in that time. I'd bet almost anything you buy today at Home Depot would do a superior job, and cost a lot less.
Stainless is pretty easy to clean. After that you have to decide if you want a wet look or a not. The big issue seems to be finding a product that minimizes fingerprints.
Location: Taylors SC
Posts: 5,326
My VIN: (former)05429
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
The current kits are "fresh" chemicals from the original provider, in NOS boxes.
Dave S
DMC Midwest - retired but helping
Greenville SC
I bought a kit when I got my car. Haven't opened it.
I use Car soap for the deep cleaning, Windex and microfiber cloths for minor upkeep.
George
George.
1974 BMW RS90 motorcycle
1981 DeLorean. Cruise Control, Wings-A-Loft, Eibach springs, Spax shocks, Stage1 exhaust, Manual, Grey and Grooved, LED clock and fixed pulls.
1993 del Sol S (With a Few, Upgrades)
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Limited
I put mine in the garage before I washed it, so I've been going panel by panel....I've been using simple green to clean it, then i go over it with vinegar (yes, normal distilled vinegar) and S/S cleaner (although as much as I keep hearing about barkeepers friend, I may have to buy that), it seems to work pretty well.
I find that the leather cleaner doesn't work well. No difference after using it on one seat. The scotch Brite pad works well. I always display the kit at car shows. No other cars come with their own cleaning kit.
Everytime I open the garage door, my car costs me a roll of toonies.