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Old 04-21-07, 03:26 PM
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I need an advise from you guys, currently the same leather conditioner that i use to clean my seats i use it to clean my dash board and i am getting very good results. My question is, do you think that if i keep doing this i will mess up my dash board?

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Originally Posted by CHAPIN33
I need an advise from you guys, currently the same leather conditioner that i use to clean my seats i use it to clean my dash board and i am getting very good results. My question is, do you think that if i keep doing this i will mess up my dash board?

thanks in advance,
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I think leather conditioner is a bit oily for the dash which is vinyl but if you are getting the results you want I don't think you will damage anything. I'd strongly suggest you try Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer for the dash. It leaves no messy, oily residue, no shine, just a new look. It contains UV protection as well. 303 Is another product that would be better for a dash. I't tend to think that leather conditioner might outgass in the sun causing a film on the windshield.
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thanks for the advise
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or get a damp sponge(just water) and give it a once-over. works perfect. removes all smudges and dirt.

that is all i'll use on the dash, if you use product, it can look very uneven, and most products i've use attract dust instead of repel it.

just my $.02...try it out though!
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or get a damp sponge(just water) and give it a once-over. works perfect. removes all smudges and dirt.

that is all i'll use on the dash, if you use product, it can look very uneven, and most products i've use attract dust instead of repel it.

just my $.02...try it out though!
The drawback of using plain water is that it provides no UV protection.
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I use aerospace303 for my dash. Very good product.

http://www.303products.com/main.php
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Originally Posted by jfelbab
The drawback of using plain water is that it provides no UV protection.
good point...wasnt thinking about it like that.

i park in a garage all day at work...so my car only sees sunlight while driving and on the weekend. not too worried about UV damage.
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Anybody use Vinylex here for dash and plastics?
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I haven't used it, but have heard mixed results - particularly with the scent.

QD is great for cleaning and should cover everything except nasty stains...which generally don't occur on dashboards. 303 Protectant is outstanding, but on some dash materials I've had a difficult time getting a light, even coat. I prefer Poorboy's Natural Look. The scent is a bit more mild than 303, and the results & U/V protection are fantastic.
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303 aerospace FTW! I used armor all for a long while but stopped after i bought the first bottle of 303.
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