Thread: Interior Work - 2005 Grand Prix GT

I have a 2005 GT that is one of our family, commuter cars (around 125k miles). I want to clean it up and maybe do a few mods. I don't want to spend a ton of money. Here is a list of things I tentatively plan on doing:

1. Vacuum entire car

2. Clean carpets with carpet cleaner. We have a Bissel upright carpet cleaner that I plan on using. The carpets have never been cleaned so they really need it.

3. Buy new floor mats. The mats are original and the driver side has a hole starting.

4. Clean dash, seats (leather) and all other vinyl/leather. Any suggestions on best product to use to clean?

5. Protect dash, seats (leather) and all other vinyl/leather. In the past I've used Lexol (brown bottle) on leather. Any suggestions?

6. Clean windows. Not sure of best product....in the past just used Windex.

7. Change out radio. The radio is stock and does not have auxilary inputs. Would like something that can hook I-pod and Samsung Galaxy III into. Also display lights are burned out. Any suggestions on good radio under $100? I would love back-up camera and/or navigation (would be willing to pay more) but I don't think such a radio would fit.

8. Really tired of red display lights but from my research, changing out is really difficult. Any ideas?

9. Possibly change interior lights to LEDs. Anyone have pics of what this would look like?

10. Steering wheel doesn't look the greatest. Black vinyl coating is peeling off and silver plastic looks dirty. Any suggestions?

11. Clean headliner. Not sure how to do this as I know I don't want to get it wet as it might sag.



Am I missing anything?

Thanks in advance!

Changing the radio will be way more than $100. yes you can find cheap decks but you need a harness to tie the aftermarket radio and factory connection together. I have been quoted at car audio stores for this harness can be up to $250 (may be cheaper online but I didnt check). Change out all the interior lights to led. I looks way better. If you want pics I can upload later

Here's a thread about the LED's for interior.

http://www.grandprixforums.net/inter...nce-16934.html

Originally Posted by pmsmith2032

I have a 2005 GT that is one of our family, commuter cars (around 125k miles). I want to clean it up and maybe do a few mods. I don't want to spend a ton of money. Here is a list of things I tentatively plan on doing:

1. Vacuum entire car

2. Clean carpets with carpet cleaner. We have a Bissel upright carpet cleaner that I plan on using. The carpets have never been cleaned so they really need it.

3. Buy new floor mats. The mats are original and the driver side has a hole starting.

4. Clean dash, seats (leather) and all other vinyl/leather. Any suggestions on best product to use to clean?

5. Protect dash, seats (leather) and all other vinyl/leather. In the past I've used Lexol (brown bottle) on leather. Any suggestions?

6. Clean windows. Not sure of best product....in the past just used Windex.

7. Change out radio. The radio is stock and does not have auxilary inputs. Would like something that can hook I-pod and Samsung Galaxy III into. Also display lights are burned out. Any suggestions on good radio under $100? I would love back-up camera and/or navigation (would be willing to pay more) but I don't think such a radio would fit.

8. Really tired of red display lights but from my research, changing out is really difficult. Any ideas?

9. Possibly change interior lights to LEDs. Anyone have pics of what this would look like?

10. Steering wheel doesn't look the greatest. Black vinyl coating is peeling off and silver plastic looks dirty. Any suggestions?

11. Clean headliner. Not sure how to do this as I know I don't want to get it wet as it might sag.



Am I missing anything?

Thanks in advance!

You'll have to look used to get in at that price break. Even then it'll be tough. If you want to keep your chimes and steering wheel controls, the adapters will cost that much.

If you're cleaning headliners, carpets, etc, just buy FOLEX. It's $10/bottle, it's odourless, colourless, no soapy residue. Works great, another fellow enthusiast turned me on to the stuff, I use it on everything (even around the house).

For $82.36 (plus tax) you can get the wiring harness with chime, antenna adapter, and dash kit for a single din stereo. That's about the cheapest you can get those components then just find the cheapest stereo you can find. You could also look into just adding an aux port which is very cheap but requires more work.

For an interior clean, use Meguiar's Natural Shine Protectant P/N G4116. Haven't used the wipes but just get the bottle with a set of cotton white finishing towels. don't use microfiber or terry due to the fuzz cuz it will be left on the dash. Walmart sells the spray for $5 and the towels will be near the spray. It gives the whole interior a true natural shine and not that greasy sh!tty shine like armor all and other crap.