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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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cleaning the dashboard

hey all...

is there a crowd favorite to use for cleaning the dashboard? not only the product but the cloth to use for application?

meguiars quick detailer? griots interior?

thanks so much!!

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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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I use Griot's Interior Cleaner on a microfiber cloth, so it doesn't leave lint behind in the texture of the dash.

Usually though, unless the dash has actually gotten dirty, I just hit it with some Griot's Rubber/Vinyl dressing. Nice satin finish, and non-greasy.

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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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I use Meguiars Quick Interior Detailer with a microfiber. Works great, and smells pretty nice too!
 
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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this is my absolute favorite.... and i feel like im a broken record.

Griots Interior Cleaner, use Detailer Paradise multi-purpose MF towel.
Then apply Prima Nero with another multi-purpose MF towel.

Griots rubber and vinyl dressing is much too glossy for my taste.
Nero is perfect. very matte finish.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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I second Skitelluride

Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer is hot!!!!

No residue
No gloss
Removes scuffs
Clean instrument gauges
all plastics
vinyl
leather
painted surfaces like door panels and grips
 
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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I like the Pinnacle leather and vinyl cleaner for the reasons listed above... applied with the MF of course
 
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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I use the 303 Aerospace Protectant wiped down with a MF towel. Works for me!
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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303 Aerospace for me as well
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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Prima Nero on a MF - life is good!
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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Z6 on anything smooth and shiny.....leaves it nice and slippery
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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In and Out (don't know who makes it....I was not the purchaser... it's a spray)
It works great on the control panels too. It's sort of a multi-purpose shine/protectant/treater/cleaner I believe....

And speaking of things NEAR the dashboard...

cupholder + 7-11 24 oz coffee + my driving = coffee stain on speedometer through the tripometer reset button hole
(yes the millimeter opening...)
Can I take off the cover? Any non-mechanics tried it?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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Which product leaves the dash looking as close to the dull finish as it was when new. I hate the shiney, greasy look.

Also, which glass cleaning product and which brand and type of MF cloth is best for glass. My MF leaves tiny fibers stuck to the glass.

YD
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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303 & MF towel here also. I picked up my 303 products at West Marine.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
Griots Interior Cleaner, use Detailer Paradise multi-purpose MF towel. Then apply Prima Nero with another multi-purpose MF towel.
+1!
 
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