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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 08:59 AM
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cleaning the dash

Haven't washed this truck yet, but planning to wash and clean the interior. 17 King Ranch, what is that dash material with the stitching? Plastic or what? Looks like leather, but dont think it is. What are you guys using on the cash to clean it?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 09:38 AM
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Can't comment on the King Ranch, but on my Platinum the dash material that looks like leather with stitching is a plastic or vinyl. I've just been using a microfiber cloth, seems to work well.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 09:39 AM
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amor all, or any liquid cleaner on it?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 09:46 AM
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XL and XLT trucks have an all-plastic dash. Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum trucks use a padded vinyl dash top with faux stitching. There is nothing special about it, just dyed padded vinyl. Armor-all actually works best.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 09:57 AM
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I use Mothers on it, fwiw: Mothers® VLR Vinyl-Leather-Rubber Care
 
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 10:32 AM
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I use this stuff on the interior of the KR, top notch.

Chemical Guys - InnerClean - Interior Quick Detailer & Protectant (16oz)
 
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 10:47 AM
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I use 303 protectant on all of my interior stuff and exterior plastic. Works very well and does not have the super gloss that Armor All does which I prefer.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 11:36 AM
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While there is almost a limitless number of products you can use on your dash, if just removing dust, I use the damp microfiber from drying the vehicle after a wash. No smudges, no stains, dust sticks to the damp cloth.
 
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Originally Posted by Seastacker
I use 303 protectant on all of my interior stuff and exterior plastic. Works very well and does not have the super gloss that Armor All does which I prefer.
I 2nd the 303. 1st time interior of truck done since new 4 months ago. Wife wiped it down with microfiber cloth then 303. Looks new again plus added protection.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 1956Fatfenders
While there is almost a limitless number of products you can use on your dash, if just removing dust, I use the damp microfiber from drying the vehicle after a wash. No smudges, no stains, dust sticks to the damp cloth.
I also do this or use multi purpose cleaner. I hate using armor all etc because I find that the dust sticks to that even more after.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 02:43 PM
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I open the all 4 doors and use a leaf blower. Works great on removing all the dust and dirt from all of the crevices, this is done once a week.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 02:49 PM
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srkr--i just got a caddyshack vision of Bill cleaning his garage with the leaf blower while chevy chase watches.

LOVE IT
 
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 1956Fatfenders
While there is almost a limitless number of products you can use on your dash, if just removing dust, I use the damp microfiber from drying the vehicle after a wash. No smudges, no stains, dust sticks to the damp cloth.
This is exactly how I clean my King Ranch dash; damp cloth only.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2017 | 06:35 AM
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I open the all 4 doors and use a leaf blower. Works great on removing all the dust and dirt from all of the crevices, this is done once a week.
I would definitely not recommend this, lol.
 
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I would definitely not recommend this, lol.
Why works great.

Actually been doing it since 2011, and my trucks are pristine...well except when I gocamping, hunting..etc.
 
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