johnsub

What's the best way to clean my black dash? I've just used water so far, but now it needs something more. Is armour-all ok? Your suggestions please ...

Rocketmanwpb

Armoural is Ok for the dash pad, but not the heads up lens.

Swiftrider08

I use a mini California Duster to keep all the dust off. Have not yet needed to treat my 2008 with any protectants yet.

AORoads

there are two trains of thought: some kind of chemical protectant, and none.

generally, a nice clean rag, wetted with water is a good first step. and for some, it's the last step.

others will use something, be it Lexol's vinyl protector, 303 Aerospace, Meguiar's vinyl protector, something from Zaino, etc.

most of these are very low luster, meaning they don't shine back at you, nor do they collect more dust/dirt since they're not sticky/tacky. they also protect against UV rays which can deteriorate plastic (and leather and carpet, etc.) quicker than normal.

armorall generally falls into the sticky tacky and shiny category.

I've done both, even on this car. just using a very clean rag and water. and even using a little 303 Aerospace (available over the internet or at some hardware stores like McGuckin)

but the one poster is correct: if you have HUD, you don't want to get anywhere close to it with vinyl/dashboard chemicals.

dvilin

I use Aerospace 303 it does a great job.

ericfother

me 2. Awesome stuff....bought it on the recommendation of other forum members and you should too.

cclive

Come on......its the Corvette Forum, use the most expensive product you can find! Standard answer...."You're going to use that cheap XXXXX stuff on your $65,000 Vette?"

slacker1201

Where do you buy it? If not from vendor please pm.

keyplyr

chirocorvette

Buffy

But the OP said "clean", not "protect". Armor-All makes cleaners too, so perhaps that's what he's referring to.

I'd try a Mr. Clean sponge first. Cleans well and leaves a very matte finish. As an alternative I'd go with the Meguiar's interior detailer, but of course there are a number of similar products on the market.

For protecting (which it probably doesn't need), the 303 is Good Stuff. Almost no shine or stickiness.

AORoads

just google it. as I said, some indy hardware stores carry it. I found mine at McGuckin in Boulder, but that may be far away from you. or not...

danl72

I just wet it down and clean it. At least for now it works.

opus1111

Microfiber towel and warm water is your best friend. That's pretty much all I use on the dash.

quacktheduck

I found it at kragen (shucks' in other states?). I haven't used it on the dash though, it still has a very slight shine (I use it on the door panels and it keeps them from getting the ugly white scuff marks and the door sills but that's about it. My parents used to have a 1984 dodge minivan and the dash was armoralled...my God you couldn't see out the windshield on some days, the glare was bad!!!

So I stick to warm water on a rag, done once every couple weeks.

RFP

Absolutely true!!

dpigguy

what - you paid $65k for a Vette? time for another "what did you pay for your C6" thread

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AvidFan

I use an interior duster, then finish with Meguiar's interior wipes. We have a vert with ebony interior, and have found the wipes remove any suncreen residue from the center console with ease. With the wipes you don't have to worry about overspray or getting the liquid in that really steep angle between the dash and windshield. Leaves a matt finish and doesn't tend to attract dust.