Interior cleaning...
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Interior cleaning...
I ran a search and didn't seem to find it - but what's everyone using for interior cleaning these days - stuff like the dash, console, other interior plastic trim work? I used to use Armor All a lot, but didn't like the real glassy look I was getting from it. Was just wondering if there's other products out there that I might not be aware of that work well inside.
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Watch what you use, some products (ie armorall and sunofagun) have agents that can harm vinyls.
303 is a great product, low gloss and no frilly smells. I use Mother's Protectant, it smells nice and does a good job. It's not a cleaner, but it and a microfiber cloth suck out a lot of dirt. I've also used tooth brushes to get in the cracks in the vinyl and knock loose the fine debris.
303 is a great product, low gloss and no frilly smells. I use Mother's Protectant, it smells nice and does a good job. It's not a cleaner, but it and a microfiber cloth suck out a lot of dirt. I've also used tooth brushes to get in the cracks in the vinyl and knock loose the fine debris.
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For me it wasn't so much a "feel" as it was a look. It just seemed really glossy to me, and on a dashboard I didn't like it for the obvious visibilty reasons.
ReAX - that 303 stuff, where do you get that at? I see it online, but is it something I can get locally or do I have to order it online? For now, I'm going to grab a bottle of Mother's and try that out and see how I like it.
ReAX - that 303 stuff, where do you get that at? I see it online, but is it something I can get locally or do I have to order it online? For now, I'm going to grab a bottle of Mother's and try that out and see how I like it.
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This is the stuff I use works great and won't harm your plastic bits.
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I am looking into this myself.
I need to protect my 34 yr old dash. So far it's in pristine shape.
Some one already mentioned 303.
I have also been reading about Lexol's Vinylex.
Has anyone compared these two?
I need to protect my 34 yr old dash. So far it's in pristine shape.
Some one already mentioned 303.
I have also been reading about Lexol's Vinylex.
Has anyone compared these two?
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I did try the lexol stuff once and I didn't see what impressed everyone. I can't remember any specific reasons though, so don't take it to heart.
303 impressed me, but I wouldn't use it on the interior regularly, it has an odd chemical smell when it's applied to really hot plastics. I think in a confined space it will linger a while. Mother's protectant always smelled better to me.
303 impressed me, but I wouldn't use it on the interior regularly, it has an odd chemical smell when it's applied to really hot plastics. I think in a confined space it will linger a while. Mother's protectant always smelled better to me.
