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Old 06-07-2003, 09:28 AM
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What are people using to wipe their dashboards? I'm looking for a 'wipe'. I've never used Armorall, but I do like the concept of using a wipe. Recommendations?
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Well I use Mothers "the protector".. its GREAT stuff.. same concept as armorall but this stuff is very light. I wipe it on.. let it sit for a sec then buff it off with a clean towel. It gives a very nice low gloss sheen. I hate goopy products like Armorall.. ick! -- oh and it smells good
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i have heard nothing but good things about the Mother's brand....
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I use McGuires leather wipes. They work for plastic, rubber, vinyl leather, etc. and smell good too.
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mothers is good But plastic is oil based and most cleaners are alcohol base which dries out plastic over a period of time I use pledge wood cleaner orange scent it makes the interior shine and gives your car an orangey scent
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I use Zaino Z-16 tire cleaner for all the hard plastic and Zaino leather treatment for all the soft material. Works very well.
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Vinylex with a cotton towel (warning this leaves it very shinny)
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when i detail it @ work, i use a leather/vinyl conditioner. But @ home, its Meguiers leather treatment. Works really well, not goopy, not too harsh. Pour a lil on a towel, kinda wipe around, and go back over w/ a clean towel. Works really good
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I personally don't like using armor all or anything that makes it look very shiney because in my past experiences all of them attract dust. I found this pad made by Turtle wax I think and it cleans all of the dust and stuff and leaves the dash looking good. There is no spray just the pad. The pad feels kinda rubbery. Anyways that is what I use.
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i heard armor all cracks your dash! does it?


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