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Jul 14, 2014 | 04:14 PM

#21

RJRSW

Melting Slicks

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From: Tucson Arizona

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcarter0001

What's a good product to use on the dash that will not leave a shiny reflective surface?

I clean mine with a clean damp chamois about every six months and I have found that it stays nice and looks just like when it was new for a long time and never found anything else was needed.

Jul 14, 2014 | 05:18 PM

#22

Knob Jockey

Race Director

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From: Edgewood Washington

St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15

I use Aerospace 303 that I got at West Marine.

Autogeek is another excellent source for all kinds of auto-care products.

Jul 14, 2014 | 05:50 PM

#23

DriveCorvette

Racer

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pledge on a rag. In two days the gloss is gone it's fast and cheap.

Jul 14, 2014 | 06:02 PM

#24

florida john

Burning Brakes

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From: Clearwater Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcarter0001

I have always just used water but it is starting to look dry and milky.

If you are getting the milky or whitish haze, Aerospace 303 is the only thing that I have found that really works well. My 2002 FireBird was getting really milky and most stuff left the dash glossy and only lasted a short time.

Aerospace 303 is not always easy to find in local stores. Here in Florida some boating stores carry it because boats really have problems with oxidized vinyl. I find it online. A little goes a long way, just wipe it on wet and leave it for an hour and wipe. No shine and it looks great for months.

Jul 14, 2014 | 07:14 PM

#25

ls1121

Le Mans Master

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From: Charlotte NC

St. Jude Donor '14-'15

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Originally Posted by NDMIKE88

What finally fixed your problem?

nothing yet Mothers is sending me some things to try.

Jul 14, 2014 | 08:15 PM

#26

KayJay

Pro

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Warm, not hot, water with a little bit of Murphy's soap. Use a microfiber towel, wrung out to just damp, and wipe off with another dry microfiber towel. Works well for me.

Jul 14, 2014 | 08:30 PM

#27

MTsVette

Drifting

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From: O'Fallon Illinois - Currently own a 2016 Z06 1LZ A8 Coupe

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsparks64

I have gotten my 303 from Autogeek. I live in a small town and even the autoparts stores have limited selections. 303 is also useful on black rubber outside trim, seals, etc. I have used Mother's VLR and it is okay but see this forum for precautionary measures in its use. I think Meguair's is better than VLR. I don't always use 303 on the inside but that is because I have to mail order it.

I get my Aero 303 at my local boat supply store.

MT

Jul 14, 2014 | 08:34 PM

#28

MTsVette

Drifting

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From: O'Fallon Illinois - Currently own a 2016 Z06 1LZ A8 Coupe

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJRSW

I clean mine with a clean damp chamois about every six months and I have found that it stays nice and looks just like when it was new for a long time and never found anything else was needed.

I understand what the owners manual says, but using just a damp cloth with water doesn't offer any protection from fading or cracking from the sun.

I currently use Mother's VLR or Aero 303 for UV protection.

MT