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Old 01-22-2009, 09:44 PM
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best cleaner for dash and such

i've been using simple green, but read the back today and it says to not use on dashboards....

what do you guys use to clean the insides of your truck?
 
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Old 01-22-2009, 09:48 PM
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i use the megs natural shine you can get it at autozone and oreillys. Very Good Stuff i think
 
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Old 01-22-2009, 10:02 PM
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What are you cleaning off of it?

If it's just simple dust and very light grime, I prefer a product like Meguiar's Quik Detailer Interior.

If you've got grease adn a little heavier version of gunk, going to a product like Meguiar's All Purpose Cleaner Plus (at a 10:1 dilution) is a great choice.

Once you've cleaned it, protect it... I really like Poorboy's Natural Look Dressing.

QDI can be had at your local 'mart' store. The other two are going to be order it products...

Hope that helps a tad (and, definitely, don't use Simple Green on your dash!!!).

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Old 01-22-2009, 10:06 PM
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whats the problem with it, i always thought it was meant for it...

QDI looks cheap enough... i'll pick some up later this week.... thanks
 
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Old 01-22-2009, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by shorse
whats the problem with it, i always thought it was meant for it...

QDI looks cheap enough... i'll pick some up later this week.... thanks
It's just a very aggressive cleaner. I mean, something that can degrease a grill can't be that great for a plastic-based (plastic is oil based, mind you) product...

Their marketing people have done a brilliant job in selling folks on it being 'very very safe' for everything. To a certain extent, it is pretty safe but, on things like plastics or things that may color-bleed or have certain ingredients that serve as UV inhibitors, it may rapidly degrade that type of a product... (ie: your dash).

I doubt you'd see much of a problem in the short term using it. In fact, I'll go out on a limb here and say that it's unlikely that you'd ever see a problem but, to be safe and not risk causing a blotchy look on your dash or, even worse, causing the plastic to slightly melt/warp, I wouldn't use it...

Remember on the APC+... dilute properly. I highly recommend snagging an APC+ secondary bottle as it makes dilutions a snap.
 
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Old 01-23-2009, 08:24 AM
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Aerospace 303 does a nice job on the dash.
 
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Old 01-23-2009, 11:17 AM
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Everything that Rockpick said, plus this little gem. For simple once or twice a week cleaning, I use a Swiffer Duster cloth. They do an amazing job.
 
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Originally Posted by 05supercrew
Aerospace 303 does a nice job on the dash.
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Old 01-23-2009, 06:33 PM
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i thin kthe Meguiars quik interior detail works good
 
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Old 01-23-2009, 07:12 PM
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i just used megs HD in 4:1 on my dash and other plastics on the truck, it really pops now
 
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Old 01-23-2009, 10:07 PM
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I wish i had those detailing stuff here. I only use black magic, it does a good job and protects from UV rays.
 
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Old 01-24-2009, 09:16 AM
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Everything that Rockpick said, plus this little gem. For simple once or twice a week cleaning, I use a Swiffer Duster cloth. They do an amazing job.
I never thought of that and have one sitting right next to me....wife uses it in the house all the time. GREAT IDEA for a quick dusting.
 
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Old 01-29-2009, 01:37 PM
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Another vote for 303, I really like it. Nice low gloss finish.
 
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Mine never gets real filthy but the Meguiars Quik Interior Detailer with a micro fiber cloth is fine for me. Also doesn't that Simple Green leave a strong aftermath scent? I would certainly cease use of that anythere inside your truck. Keep it for under body and tires.
 
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Old 01-30-2009, 10:06 PM
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Megs #40 vinyl cleaner on all interior plastics and dash, quik detailer on the door jams etc.
 


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