Dash Treatments

[tmht]

Does anyone know of an interior and dash treatment that doesn't leave everything all shiny a la Armorall? I don't like the glare created by a shiny dash.

 

[pro00]

wish i read this before I did the armor all thing yesterday
looks nice, but, have to make sure all spots are covered or it will look stupid
the window armor all is bad

 

[Natey]

Try Blue Magic vinyl/leather cleaner. No shine, and the smell isn't too strong either. Another good way to clean the dash is with a plain ol' wet chamois.

 

[EBP]

What you are looking for is a water-based protectant as opposed to a silicone-based protectant. Try vinylex or 303, if you want something locally try meguiar's #40(it is water-based but, does contain silicone). Any of those will give your dash a nice glow instead of that blinding bling bling shine. You can also let the protectant sit for a few minutes and them give it a final wipe down with a microfiber towel.

 

[AbbyVonNormal]

Try Blue Magic vinyl/leather cleaner. No shine, and the smell isn't too strong either. Another good way to clean the dash is with a plain ol' wet chamois.

AmorAll is bad MmmK...
After years of use, it does more damge. It makes the dash brittle and crack easily under stress.
Plus, it stinks!
I agree with eggy...wet chamois all the way!

 

[AGR]

I use the "California Dash Duster". I love it! Looks great; just a bit shiny, and no residual mess. I'm finished using Armor All.

About $6.00 at Wal-Mart. It's all you need!

 

[Action Jackson]

I use "Black Magic Semi Gloss Dashboard Protectant".

Like anything else, if you use alot, it will shine. If you use a little, it won't blind you that much. The citrus smell will go away in a short while.

I bought this b/c it offers:
-UV protection
-Anti Static [means less dust attraction] and this does work.
- and it's not Armor All.

I apply it with a Simoniz Microfibre Dust/Cleaning mitt. It's applied to EVERYTHING internally plastic I have except the clear gauge plastic.

 

[tmht]

Thanks everyone for the advice! Think I'll stick to good ol' chamois for now then.

 

[master_pp]

I either use a wet rag to clean my interior trim or if you need to treat it I'd use Meguiar's Natural Shine Vinyl/Rubber Protectant. It won't shine too much to where it look "fake", it will leave it with a low gloss natural shine. Anything that is made by Meguiar's is the s***, they are the only company who's products I use on my P5.