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Whats the best way to clean/ dress the dash? Are these things painted?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by TacoNumber6, May 14, 2015.

  1. May 14, 2015 at 9:37 AM
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    TacoNumber6

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    Can anyone chime in and tell me more about these dashes, are they painted? Whats a good cleaner and dresser for this dash thats not shiny
     
  2. May 14, 2015 at 9:51 AM
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  3. May 14, 2015 at 9:52 AM
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    Satoshi, debadged, rear view mirror bracket, tail gate hose clamps, trimmed mud flaps.
    Aerospace 303. A true UV protectant, unlike Armor-All.

    303 is not shiny, more of a matte finish.
     
  4. May 14, 2015 at 10:22 AM
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    does it clean spots and fingerprints and things like that?
     
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    i like to clean with a diluted 16:1 APC then dress with PERL mixed 4:1

    Nice clean matte finish, looks new. Doesnt burn off and stays for months
     
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  7. May 14, 2015 at 11:16 AM
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    Satoshi, debadged, rear view mirror bracket, tail gate hose clamps, trimmed mud flaps.
    It would be better to clean with a mild soapy water soaked rag, dry realy well, then apply 303 to protect and serve.
     
  8. May 14, 2015 at 12:09 PM
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    Meguires ultimate interior detail cleaner.
     
  10. Jun 1, 2015 at 5:22 PM
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    Mr. Sparkle

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    303 Aero I use often but it will leave a shiny appearance. Very good UV protection though

    Meguiars Quik Interior Detailer also used often - leaves a matte finish - also offers UV protection

    A happy medium is Shine Supply "Clean n Shine". Has some mild cleaners and leaves behind a mild shine which looks good and a little easier to work with than 303 aero (if you miss a spot with 303 it will be noticeable - not the case really with megs QID or clean n shine)


    http://shinesupply.com/collections/interior-conditioners/products/clean-n-shine
     

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