Dashboard cleaner
#4
I just found and started using Meguiars Supreme Shine it is great on the Fit dash. It does not go down into the dimples and dull it. You use a small round microfiber sponge and it does a great job. It gives the dash a wet look and does not dull over time.
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#7
i use calduster interior custer and some Prima Nero with MF cloth. leaves behind a nice nourished matte black finish.
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#9
http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...?T1=MEG+G13616
There's better out there (like 1Z) but for ease of availability and price, this fits the bill nicely for me. It has a matte finish - you don't want anything that makes your dash shiny.
#12
I didn't realize people the wet plastic shiny look that reflects the sun into your eyes and attracts dust like crazy, if that's what you want then armor all is great.
If you want a clean matte look that repels dust then go for 303.
If you want a clean matte look that repels dust then go for 303.
#15
Armor All is bad because it contains alcohols, which can dry out the dash material and lead to cracking.
#17
FWIW, I've used Armor All exclusively on the vinyl dash and surfaces in my Porsche 914 since I bought the car in late '82 (27 years). This is a CA and AZ car, and while I garage it and take care of it, it's seen tons of sun. 914's have notoriously poor vinyl and I've never seen one with an OEM dash that wasn't cracked - except mine. No cracks at all, looks brand-new. I've heard the same comments on Armor All before, but my experience has convinced me that the product works. I've been using a more modern product, Lexol Vinylex, in my other cars, but I think the more important thing is to use some type of UV protectant regularly if you want your vinyl to last.
#18
FWIW, I've used Armor All exclusively on the vinyl dash and surfaces in my Porsche 914 since I bought the car in late '82 (27 years). This is a CA and AZ car, and while I garage it and take care of it, it's seen tons of sun. 914's have notoriously poor vinyl and I've never seen one with an OEM dash that wasn't cracked - except mine. No cracks at all, looks brand-new. I've heard the same comments on Armor All before, but my experience has convinced me that the product works. I've been using a more modern product, Lexol Vinylex, in my other cars, but I think the more important thing is to use some type of UV protectant regularly if you want your vinyl to last.
About all I've heard against Armor All is anecdotal evidence which gets repeated a lot. Maybe it's out there, but I've yet to see an FTC suit against Armor All for deceptive advertising by saying their product prevents cracking if it actually does the opposite. Splitfire got jumped on by the FTC in about 5 years for their spark plug claims. Armor All wouldn't be making those claims after decades on the market if there was proof that their product was causing interiors to dry up and crack. Not to mention that they've changed their formula multiple times over the years such that it's not the same product someone might have used 10 years ago.
#19
I just use a damp cloth on my interior plastic bits.