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Old 10-10-2010 | 05:06 PM
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dash and door cleaning

what product do you use that is good for the dash and doors ie armor all

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Old 10-11-2010 | 08:53 PM
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I can't stand the shine and slime that Armor All and pretty much any other product gives you. Look up Aerospace 303.
Old 10-12-2010 | 08:09 AM
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I second the Aerospace 303. It's a bit shiny. It is not sticky and dust is not attracted to it.
I found Aerospace 303 at a boat shop.
Old 10-12-2010 | 09:31 AM
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Just use a rag and some water (maybe a little all-purpose cleaner) for the jambs; it's mostly just dust.
Old 10-12-2010 | 10:26 AM
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i have a wine stain on my parchment - the bottle leaked I wasnt drinking and driving - any ideas?
Old 10-12-2010 | 10:30 AM
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No joke: OxyClean is a good product. Kaboom as well. Wine is really tough because of the pigments but hey, at least it's not as bad as blood!
Old 10-12-2010 | 12:38 PM
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http://www.lexol.com/vinindex.html

It's nothing like armor all.
Old 10-12-2010 | 02:17 PM
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Been using 1Z Einzemett products and really impressed.
Recently took the plunge and ordered some 303 Aerospace. I wasnt that overly impressed. It left a shine that was hard to reduce, had to rub off and rub off to reduce shine. Still shiney but not like armor all.
I tried the 303 on my "leather" seats, before lexoyl was used which left a beautiful matte finish. Now its shiney and slippery LOL.
I am wondering if the 303 will prevent the seats from cracking more than the Lexoyl since the seats on the TSX are plastic or vinyl coated I believe. Only time will tell I guess.
Although it wouldnt be a bad idea see pics of interiors from folks who have been using certain products and how they have performed over time.
Old 10-12-2010 | 04:02 PM
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I've been using Meguiars Quik Interior Detailer with good results. I believe it is G13616. The smell is very subtle, not offensive, and it doesn't leave behind that oily, greasy mess that you can get with some other products.
Old 10-12-2010 | 04:32 PM
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All I do is wet a new microfiber towel and wring it out then wipe everything down. I never have put anything on my dash. All it does is attract more dust and leave a film from my experience. My dash at 87K looks brand new still.
Old 10-12-2010 | 08:38 PM
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I completely agree and I did this today. I hate the glossy look of some products and it makes the small spots you may have missed very pronounced. Dash looks just fine...79K.
Old 10-12-2010 | 09:34 PM
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I completely agree and I did this today. I hate the glossy look of some products and it makes the small spots you may have missed very pronounced. Dash looks just fine...79K.
This method is excellent in bringing out the original matte finish, however I find it attracts a lot of dust and wont protect me against UV.
1Z Cockpit premium gave me the best medium out of all the cleaners I have used in my lifetime.
Old 10-13-2010 | 01:57 AM
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AeroSpace Protectant 303 FTW.
Old 10-15-2010 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by xenonhid
AeroSpace Protectant 303 FTW.
Too shiney.
Old 10-17-2010 | 11:19 PM
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DP (detailers pride) interior surface protectant. Awesome protectant with very little shine at all. Non greasy and doesnt attract dust. Last a few weeks in warm temps and longer when its cool. I'll have to get a picture up so you guys can judge yourself. Tried this product out about a year ago with only a few reviews on autogeek and have been extremly happy with it.
Old 10-17-2010 | 11:31 PM
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All these products are going to have some sort of shine to them. Part of the UV protection is reflecting light, as opposed to absorbing it. The shine is just your protectant reflecting light, protecting your dash.

That being said, Meg's quick interior detailer does it for me, but I use Armour-All multi-purpose for the spots with tough dirt on them, like the lower door panels. Working fine for me.

As far as dirt inside creases, the best thing you can do to get them out is use Q-Tips. Lots of 'em.
Old 10-26-2010 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by xenonhid
AeroSpace Protectant 303 FTW.
Best product for the dash, I hate Armor All
Old 11-09-2010 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimmy The Saint
i have a wine stain on my parchment - the bottle leaked I wasnt drinking and driving - any ideas?
I've personally used this product called Oil Eater Cleaner Degreaser ...and it has worked wonders on things I thought couldn't be cleaned

Description:

Safely dissolves grease and oils on most everything, product contains no acids, abrasive or petroleum solvents and is water based and biodegradable so safe for all uses -even in septic systems

Non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-hazardous, USDA approved for non-food surfaces, call the toll free help line at 1-800-528-0334 for professional cleaning advice

Concentrated product, use dilution chart on each bottle to achieve maximum product performance and value

Household uses : laundry prespot, floors, carpets, tub/tile, grills, decks, asphalt and concrete driveways, stoves, boat hulls, white wall tires, siding and more

Industrial uses: engines, machinery, floor scrubbers, tools, pressure washers, parts washing, exhaust hoods, and more, used in restaurants, quick lubes, garages, production facilities, HVAC and more

check amazon

for the dash/doors....AeroSpace Protectant 303
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