how are you cleaning the dash? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Capstan · 09-11-2012, 11:26 AM

The top of the dashboard of my previous cars has generally been some kind of vinyl that I would typically spray with something like ArmorAll and wipe down. That cleans it and gives it a little gloss.

These cars have a kind of rubbery leather-looking stuff (not leather but it has an imprinted grain) that I haven't encountered before. Probably its vinyl, but it isn't glossy and I'm thinking the usual ArmorAll treatment won't be appropriate. What are you using? Just a damp cloth?

Turbowned · 09-11-2012, 11:34 AM

We're discussing this topic here:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...690#post433690

whaap · 09-11-2012, 11:39 AM

I don't use ArmorAll or any treatment on my dash. Personally, I hate glossy dash boards. I just wipe it down with a damp towel as I'm cleaning/dusting the interior.

jjkerr626 · 09-11-2012, 12:41 PM

I have been using Autoglym and it works great. AG is my favourite.

michaelahess · 09-11-2012, 02:08 PM

303 Protectant does a good job for all the interior bits for me so far.

wbradley · 09-11-2012, 02:16 PM

Armor All cleaner (not protectant)

Wes · 09-11-2012, 02:18 PM

i just use the meguiar interior detailer with microfiber cloth

JWMotoring · 09-15-2012, 08:34 AM

Check out Zaino's leather in a bottle. It smells good and doesn't leave a nasty greasy film.

Don't worry it works good on plastic and vinyl.

cwb48 · 09-23-2012, 08:16 PM

Pro Honda Cleaner and polish, sold at most Honda motorcycle dealers, also does a nice job on interior and exterior plastic, and provides some UV protection. Smells good too.

Nitesh31 · 09-23-2012, 08:23 PM

1Z einszett Cockpit Premium

It doesn't leave the dash glossy or shiny. It has the perfect sheen for this type of material.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-ei...mium_p_70.html

Sony · 09-23-2012, 10:39 PM

303 Aerospace, it can be bought at any West Marine store. I wouldn't use anything else, and while it is shiny and slippery at first, after 1 or 2 days it tones down and becomes normal again but the protection is still there.

RedRocket · 09-24-2012, 02:31 PM

I use VooDoo from voodooride.com Mojo.. its gotta really good smell and it doesn't leave things greasy.

Phaedrus29 · 09-26-2012, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sony

303 Aerospace, it can be bought at any West Marine store. I wouldn't use anything else, and while it is shiny and slippery at first, after 1 or 2 days it tones down and becomes normal again but the protection is still there.

I made a call to a West Marine store and they said they have a bunch of different 303 Aerospace products. Is there one in particular that people like for cleaning the dash? The guy at the store liked the wipes rather than the sprays.

Ravenlokk · 09-26-2012, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wes

i just use the meguiar interior detailer with microfiber cloth

This. Its not expensive, good quality, and doesnt make it look cheap and glossy.

09-11-2012, 11:26 AM	#1
Capstan Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Texas Posts: 55 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	how are you cleaning the dash? The top of the dashboard of my previous cars has generally been some kind of vinyl that I would typically spray with something like ArmorAll and wipe down. That cleans it and gives it a little gloss. These cars have a kind of rubbery leather-looking stuff (not leather but it has an imprinted grain) that I haven't encountered before. Probably its vinyl, but it isn't glossy and I'm thinking the usual ArmorAll treatment won't be appropriate. What are you using? Just a damp cloth?

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michaelahess Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 GBS BRZ Lim, 2006 Dodge RAM MC Location: Wyoming Posts: 663 Thanks: 72 Thanked 148 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	303 Protectant does a good job for all the interior bits for me so far. __________________ Mike's Car Journal

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Sony Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ MT Limited Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 804 Thanks: 20 Thanked 461 Times in 198 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	303 Aerospace, it can be bought at any West Marine store. I wouldn't use anything else, and while it is shiny and slippery at first, after 1 or 2 days it tones down and becomes normal again but the protection is still there. __________________ Silver 2006 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4WD Longbed, Name: Loki - God of Mischief and Chaos WRB 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited MT, Name: Zeus - Father of all God's and God of Sky and Thunder Perrin Cat-Back, ECUTek Tune by Kaizen Tuning, Perrin Silicone Radiator Hoses, Perrin Master Cylinder Brace, Perrin True Cold Air Intake

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