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Just curious if anyone has a preferred cleaner or protectant that they use on the dash and interior pieces. I have about 10 products I've tried, and honestly, have not been impressed by any of them. I don't want anything greasy or too shinny looking.
I use just plain, clean water - on a door stain I'll use a dry Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser. The dash also seems to be covered with some sort of wax so I question what those interior products are doing besides getting on the windshield.
I use Aerospace 303 Vinyl Cleaner and Aerospace 303 Protectant on the dash, doors, kick panels, door sills, halo panel, etc.; I use Plexus Plastic Cleaner on the console, gauge cluster, Nav screen, etc.; and I use Zaino Z-9 and Z-10 on the leather for regular cleaning and Leatherique treatment once a year. Microfiber towels/cloths with all. To clean the vents and remove dust, I use Pledge All Purpose and Swifter 360, detail brush, and Q-tips.
Here's a previous discussion for more opinions and techniques.
Look to the 'Car Care Products' Forum for more options.
Clean with cloth and water; Use A 303. Then, I wipe it down with damp rag to take off even the very limited sheen. Leaves protection but no shine. Works well. Can find it at RV stores, and marine stores in larger bottles. Goes a long way, don't use much at all. Bigger bottle will last for years.
I've had good luck with the Meguiars Vinyl Protectant....Not too much shine (insert Armorall). I did try Lexol's Vinyl product and hated it....turned the dash into a bunch of "ghostly" blotches.