cleaning the inside dash, what works well?

kgeier82 · 05-30-2008, 05:36 PM

We all know it, the dash inside panels are interesting to clean. They have sort of a texture to them, and they seem to basically eat up anything ive tried. I havent tried anything but a damp cloth yet, but i was thinking about the TW Ice inside stuff. I saw it on the jeep commercial, and have been impressed with the ICE exterior products.

Either way, i want something that goes on easy, and fast! Ive got 5 coats of cleaners/wax to put on in the coming weeks, damn mcguier 3 step :) beautiful when done though! Plus i enjoy it.

Aastan · 05-30-2008, 06:26 PM

Soap and water follow by air drying and Armor All wipes. My 2 cents

8thgencivic12 · 05-30-2008, 06:42 PM

In my opinion, i wouldnt use ArmorAll wipe or any type of similar product. i work with a detailing company and using such a product and leaving exposed to any amount of direct sunlight will dry out the dash and leave it greyish, then you have yourself a pain in the ass. If only ever used a damp rag with soap and warm water, or even a little bit of windex or window cleaner.

GSXRSpeed · 05-31-2008, 04:41 PM

I never use Armorall or anything similar. I've been using Swiffer pads for a few years now. They attract dust and work great. If you spill something sticky on it, warm water and mild soap should do the trick.

cincy94max · 06-01-2008, 03:33 PM

1Z Einszett Cockpit Premium:
1Z Einszett Cockpit Premium Interior Plastic Cleaner (one of many places to buy online)

Apply to a nice microfiber and simply wipe down the whole dash. Very safe, leaves no streaks, smells nice, cleans and protects all in one. By far the best thing I have found so far.

***msjwild3*** · 06-01-2008, 03:42 PM

Meguirs Interior detailing spray or whatever it's called. Best stuff. Not hard on your dash and smells so good!

***ThaJazz*** · 06-01-2008, 04:09 PM

I used a clean, dry cloth and I was surprised at how nice it turned out. Removed all my dust bunnies.

inyong1988 · 06-01-2008, 04:11 PM

Meguirs Interior detailing wipes. about $5 bucks for a bottle. works really good. love those stuff.

Cabron1 · 06-02-2008, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msjwild3

Meguirs Interior detailing spray or whatever it's called. Best stuff. Not hard on your dash and smells so good!

I agree that stuff does wonders. I heard armorall cracks dashes overtime, but thats just what i heard....

soundforgenine · 06-02-2008, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSXRSpeed

I never use Armorall or anything similar. I've been using Swiffer pads for a few years now. They attract dust and work great. If you spill something sticky on it, warm water and mild soap should do the trick.

hah.. i always felt silly when doing this but it really does work great. any kind of paper towel or cloth or anything leaves behind little fuzzies. not the swiffer though!

Leonard1818 · 06-02-2008, 11:27 AM

I use Meguiars Quick interior detailer... I used to use armor-all but stopped since I'm not a HUGE fan of greasy residue. The meguiars stuff doesn't leave such a residue.

Only problem is I want something that PROTECTS the interior from harmful UV rays. I didn't read anything about Meguiars doing such a thing.

Does anyone know of a PROTECTANT that is good to use?

***SiConvert887*** · 06-02-2008, 11:48 AM

I use Black Magic interior protectant and it has done the job pretty well so far. Got it at walmart for a couple bucks

kenchan · 06-02-2008, 12:30 PM

i use Prima Nero for the interior (matte finish than Aero303). even so some folks
claimed that on the Si's interior Nero was giving some gloss.

I recommend Griot's SpeedShine for such cars. it's a QD but it also nurishes dried
plastic quite well from my experiement.

Leonard1818 · 06-02-2008, 12:40 PM

any good OTC protectants?

EDIT: Don't care much for the shine, but if it's there, I'll just have to wipe it down...

Also, I have tried local places for the 303 aerospace stuff and nobody has it, I'd have to order it.

kgeier82 · 06-24-2008, 09:21 PM

i bought the Ice stuff for the inside. it works great, and smells oh so nice!

brudiddy · 06-24-2008, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSXRSpeed

I've been using Swiffer pads for a few years now. They attract dust and work great.

and 303 Aerospace Protectant and microfiber towels.

bkarno · 06-24-2008, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgeier82

i bought the Ice stuff for the inside. it works great, and smells oh so nice!

I hate the armor all shine that only leads to me being able to see my dash reflaectd up on the inside of my windshield. I tried the Turtle Wax Interior Ice product as well for the first time the other day, and it worls great! Surfaces look clean, no annoying greasy shine, and leaves a great smell behind.

***jlannoo*** · 06-25-2008, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cabron1

I agree that stuff does wonders. I heard armorall cracks dashes overtime, but thats just what i heard....

Used to be true years and years ago. Its water based now and won't hurt anything, but it is shiny.

mikehmike · 06-25-2008, 09:01 AM

Ya Meguiars just bascially trumps anything else, good products.

Nishant · 06-25-2008, 09:03 AM

I usually just wipe down the dust. Then I use a mild cleaner if theres any dirty spots. I follow up with Poorboy's Natural Look. It gives it that detailed look but without the shine. It usually lasts for about 3 months

05-30-2008, 05:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
kgeier82 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 186 iTrader: 0 / 0%	cleaning the inside dash, what works well? We all know it, the dash inside panels are interesting to clean. They have sort of a texture to them, and they seem to basically eat up anything ive tried. I havent tried anything but a damp cloth yet, but i was thinking about the TW Ice inside stuff. I saw it on the jeep commercial, and have been impressed with the ICE exterior products. Either way, i want something that goes on easy, and fast! Ive got 5 coats of cleaners/wax to put on in the coming weeks, damn mcguier 3 step :) beautiful when done though! Plus i enjoy it.

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cincy94max Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 60 iTrader: 2 / 100%	1Z Einszett Cockpit Premium: 1Z Einszett Cockpit Premium Interior Plastic Cleaner (one of many places to buy online) Apply to a nice microfiber and simply wipe down the whole dash. Very safe, leaves no streaks, smells nice, cleans and protects all in one. By far the best thing I have found so far.

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*msjwild3* 8th Civic Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Age: 20 Posts: 2,339 Ryan iTrader: 2 / 100%	Meguirs Interior detailing spray or whatever it's called. Best stuff. Not hard on your dash and smells so good!

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*ThaJazz* Master of the Sixth Speed Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I can see Russia from here! Posts: 2,961 Am I inept? You betcha! iTrader: 12 / 100%	I used a clean, dry cloth and I was surprised at how nice it turned out. Removed all my dust bunnies.

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inyong1988 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VA Posts: 17,898 BIPPU iTrader: 40 / 98%	Meguirs Interior detailing wipes. about $5 bucks for a bottle. works really good. love those stuff.

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Leonard1818 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: OH Posts: 2,904 Leonard iTrader: 0 / 0%	I use Meguiars Quick interior detailer... I used to use armor-all but stopped since I'm not a HUGE fan of greasy residue. The meguiars stuff doesn't leave such a residue. Only problem is I want something that PROTECTS the interior from harmful UV rays. I didn't read anything about Meguiars doing such a thing. Does anyone know of a PROTECTANT that is good to use?

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*SiConvert887* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 411 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I use Black Magic interior protectant and it has done the job pretty well so far. Got it at walmart for a couple bucks

06-02-2008, 12:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,425 iTrader: 1 / 100%	i use Prima Nero for the interior (matte finish than Aero303). even so some folks claimed that on the Si's interior Nero was giving some gloss. I recommend Griot's SpeedShine for such cars. it's a QD but it also nurishes dried plastic quite well from my experiement.

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Leonard1818 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: OH Posts: 2,904 Leonard iTrader: 0 / 0%	any good OTC protectants? EDIT: Don't care much for the shine, but if it's there, I'll just have to wipe it down... Also, I have tried local places for the 303 aerospace stuff and nobody has it, I'd have to order it.

06-24-2008, 09:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
kgeier82 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 186 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i bought the Ice stuff for the inside. it works great, and smells oh so nice!

06-25-2008, 09:01 AM	#19 (permalink)
mikehmike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fredericksburg,Virginia Age: 24 Posts: 819 Michael iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ya Meguiars just bascially trumps anything else, good products.

06-25-2008, 09:03 AM	#20 (permalink)
Nishant Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 157 iTrader: 7 / 100%	I usually just wipe down the dust. Then I use a mild cleaner if theres any dirty spots. I follow up with Poorboy's Natural Look. It gives it that detailed look but without the shine. It usually lasts for about 3 months