Cleaning the Dashboard
03-21-2006, 06:38 PM
#11
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RE: Cleaning the Dashboard
so there were a lot of comments on how to clean the dash... but since everyone seems to hate armor all, what do you use to protect it from sun damage?
Personally, mine is parked all day at work in an underground garage, but what about people who park outside? Do you just plan to replace the dash and top of the door panels every few years?
Personally, mine is parked all day at work in an underground garage, but what about people who park outside? Do you just plan to replace the dash and top of the door panels every few years?
03-21-2006, 09:56 PM
#13
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RE: Cleaning the Dashboard
I carry one of those compressed air cans, for cleaning the computer keyboard, and keep a microfiber towell in the console. Microfiber rocks! You might try some of the other armour all products, such as the leather cleaner. Might be milder on the dash.
03-21-2006, 11:34 PM
#14
Join Date: Mar 2006
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RE: Cleaning the Dashboard
I actually use Pledge! It's cheap, smells great, no glare, and doesn't ruin the dash! I learned that from a detailing article in Road & Track dating back several years ago...and I've been using it ever since. Cool, huh?
03-21-2006, 11:42 PM
#15
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RE: Cleaning the Dashboard
Mine is just too clean. I keep nothing in my car unless it needs to be in there and I haven't had a problem with dust buildup. I have wiped it off with a towel once and that takes away any debris.
03-22-2006, 04:22 PM
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RE: Cleaning the Dashboard
ORIGINAL: RetiredGeneral
so there were a lot of comments on how to clean the dash... but since everyone seems to hate armor all, what do you use to protect it from sun damage?
Personally, mine is parked all day at work in an underground garage, but what about people who park outside? Do you just plan to replace the dash and top of the door panels every few years?
so there were a lot of comments on how to clean the dash... but since everyone seems to hate armor all, what do you use to protect it from sun damage?
Personally, mine is parked all day at work in an underground garage, but what about people who park outside? Do you just plan to replace the dash and top of the door panels every few years?
03-22-2006, 04:53 PM
#17
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RE: Cleaning the Dashboard
Ron, that sounds very interesting. Where can you buy that stuff? I have always just used warm water on a lint free cloth. Works great, no issues but doesn't offer any protection. -Joe
ORIGINAL: Ron43
I use 303 Aerospace protectant. It doesn't leave residue that attracts dust and it provides protection against UV damage.
I use 303 Aerospace protectant. It doesn't leave residue that attracts dust and it provides protection against UV damage.
03-22-2006, 08:08 PM
#20
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RE: Cleaning the Dashboard
I belive most good car manufactures are using materials on the dash and interior that are not AS effected by the sun as were pre mid 90's cars. Also the glass put in cars has UV blockers built in from the factory. I do the damp cloth cleaning and it seems to work fine. I've got a 99 Ford truck that is too big to fit in the garage so it sits outside everyday. In seven years it has shown zero signs of cracking or aging. The other thing is most dashboards don't get wrapped in material like vinyl or leathers anymore. This helps a lot.
Here is another vote for not using Armoral.
Here is another vote for not using Armoral.