Dash and interior cleaning

[Jand3rson]

*DISCLAIMER* - I know there was a thread already on what to use to PROTECT your dash. I already bought protectant products. Thank you.


What I want to know is what I should use to CLEAN my dash, consoles, and door panels, before applying my protectant to them. I have full black vinyl interior, and it along with the dashboard and consoles are all extremely dirty and grimy.

What has worked best for you guys?

[Schniddy]

the stuff you bought should clean it off... but if u want, you can always hit it with a damp rag before hand

[KenC]

Turtle Wax makes some wipes that are for cleaning. I find that they work very well. I use them before I apply Armor All. How grimey are we talking here? You'd probably want to wipe them down with a wet rag before doing anything.

[///M42 sport]

use some simple green.
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[AndrewBird]

Either that or diuted super clean. I'd say 16:1 should do it.

Andrew

[Brian 89 325i]

Ivory soap and warm water, with a medium bristle brush. Then protect.

Brian

[royalflush313]

I use a wet (but ringed out) chamois. It picks up most of the dirt and dust.

If u keep the interior cleaning, you shouldnt need any soap, maybe once a year to do a thorough cleaning.
If there are stains that do not come off with just water, diluted soap (all-purpose-cleaner) water and a rag (with a rough texture like a hand towel) would do the job.

To finish it off, its nice to have a dry microfiber towel.

And Q-tips become very handy in those tough to reach spots.

[Clay'87IS]

And Q-tips become very handy in those tough to reach spots.

Yes. dont forget those! I use quite a bit of them, but I never remember to get them until I'm in the middle of cleaning.

[Schniddy]

And Q-tips become very handy in those tough to reach spots.

Yes. dont forget those! I use quite a bit of them, but I never remember to get them until I'm in the middle of cleaning.

instead of using Q-tips for my hard to reach dirt..... I just took the damn interior all out and made it 100% easier. No dirty around the window switches, between the shifter and ebrake cosoles, between the carpet and consol, ect.

[Mike 91 318ic]

I use a damp cloth weekly, I never use any so called protectant you don't need it.

M

[KenC]

I use a damp cloth weekly, I never use any so called protectant you don't need it.

M

The UV rays will break down the polymers in the plastic and vinyl and cause cracks over time. All good plastic and vinyl protectants have UV blockers in them.

[Mike 91 318ic]

The dash and door cards shouldn't crack regardless... however if your car is left in the blazing sun for 20 years maybe it will... I've never had a dash crack on any of the 20+ vehicles I've had and I never use anything. I hate the glossy shine, it looks greasy.

that just my opinion, if you all feel it necessary go ahead, I'd rather use my time and money on other things.
M

[Jon '92 325ic]

Vinylex, by the people who make Lexol,.....

Vinylex, by the people who make Lexol, is both a CLEANER and a PROTECTANT

[bimmerphile]

The dash and door cards shouldn't crack regardless... however if your car is left in the blazing sun for 20 years maybe it will... I've never had a dash crack on any of the 20+ vehicles I've had and I never use anything. I hate the glossy shine, it looks greasy.

that just my opinion, if you all feel it necessary go ahead, I'd rather use my time and money on other things.
M

You also live in BC. Pretty moderate weather.

[Streetspec_iS]

The dash and door cards shouldn't crack regardless... however if your car is left in the blazing sun for 20 years maybe it will... I've never had a dash crack on any of the 20+ vehicles I've had and I never use anything.

move to australia then. :roll: ;)

yeah, i usually give the dash a runover with a damp chamois, and then protect it with 303 Aerospace Protectant.