Silly question about the dash... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jm1681 · 09-05-2012, 09:55 AM

The top of the dashboard in the FR-S is sort of... well, rubbery.

Coming from two VWs, I've never felt this type of material, and as stupid as it sounds, I don't know what I should use to keep it clean.

I've never had luck with ArmorAll, and was just going to try and keep it dust free as best I can, but what can I use on it to wipe it clean. Feels tacky to the point that I wouldn't even be able to wipe it down :/

chulooz · 09-05-2012, 10:18 AM

303 aerospace protectant, i post it all the time. Mix with water if youd like.

russv · 09-05-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chulooz

303 aerospace protectant, i post it all the time. Mix with water if youd like.

303 aerospace protectant-da best

mashal · 09-05-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by russv

303 aerospace protectant-da best

This

jm1681 · 09-05-2012, 12:39 PM

Awesome, thanks folks

smallfun · 09-10-2012, 12:29 PM

Can I use 303 all over the interior? (minus the cloth seats) I was considering buying wipes from Meguairs but 303 seems to be getting very positive reviews.

yamsta · 09-10-2012, 04:20 PM

303 is good as well as Mothers VLR: http://www.mothers.com/02_products/06524.html

Turbowned · 09-10-2012, 04:44 PM

Oh gahhd, stay the f*** away from Armorall. What is this 303 I hear so much about? Does it leave a natural finish, and is it non-silicone-based?

Sportsguy83 · 09-10-2012, 04:53 PM

I swear by this, products are AMAZING.

First this to clean:

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C. Charles Hahn · 09-11-2012, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbowned

Oh gahhd, stay the f*** away from Armorall. What is this 303 I hear so much about? Does it leave a natural finish, and is it non-silicone-based?

Even Armor-All is water-based now days.... the formula was changed 10-15 years ago. It is now just as safe as any protectant on the market (though I don't personally use it because I am not fond of the looks of it).

If you don't want ANY change to the appearance of your interior plastics, you'll want to use something like Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer, 1Z Cockpit Premium, or Garry Dean's Infinite Use Detail Juice.

Turbowned · 09-11-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by C. Charles Hahn

Even Armor-All is water-based now days.... the formula was changed 10-15 years ago. It is now just as safe as any protectant on the market (though I don't personally use it because I am not fond of the looks of it).

If you don't want ANY change to the appearance of your interior plastics, you'll want to use something like Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer, 1Z Cockpit Premium, or Garry Dean's Infinite Use Detail Juice.

Oh no kidding! I did not know this. My stepfather warned me against using the stuff but he was an old-school hot-rodder, so he probably knew people who used it back when it was silicone-based. Either way, I don't like how greasy it makes everything look and feel. Thanks for the education!

BMWDavid · 09-11-2012, 10:24 AM

I use a California Dash Duster. Works great for daily touch up dusting and is quick.

Neziah · 09-11-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWDavid

I use a California Dash Duster. Works great for daily touch up dusting and is quick.

I do the same. Works great on the fuzzies and dust all over the hard interior.

wbradley · 09-11-2012, 01:20 PM

Armor all cleaner (not protectant).

09-05-2012, 09:55 AM	#1
jm1681 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: MKVI VW GTI Location: Suffern, NY Posts: 344 Thanks: 156 Thanked 38 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Silly question about the dash... The top of the dashboard in the FR-S is sort of... well, rubbery. Coming from two VWs, I've never felt this type of material, and as stupid as it sounds, I don't know what I should use to keep it clean. I've never had luck with ArmorAll, and was just going to try and keep it dust free as best I can, but what can I use on it to wipe it clean. Feels tacky to the point that I wouldn't even be able to wipe it down :/

09-11-2012, 10:24 AM	#12
BMWDavid Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '89 911, '06 GTI, '13 BRZ Location: USA Posts: 313 Thanks: 40 Thanked 62 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I use a California Dash Duster. Works great for daily touch up dusting and is quick. __________________ 2005 Honda XR650L 1989 Porsche Carrera 3.2 Coupe 2006 VW GTI/DSG 2013 Subaru BRZ WRB Limited 6MT-gone but not forgotten 2014 Nissan Murano SV

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chulooz Registered you sir Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: 99 impreza coupe Location: DC / CT Posts: 1,666 Thanks: 259 Thanked 380 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	303 aerospace protectant, i post it all the time. Mix with water if youd like.

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