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Old 04-21-08, 09:36 AM
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Hi,
What do you guys use to wipe the interior of the car? (dash, audio display, center console) I used Armor All cleaning wipes, but they leave a moisture mark after use on the dash. Any recommendations? Also did anyone try the leather care solution from Lexus?
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wrong thread

but...

i use the neon green turtle leather spray
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For the dash, I use the Armor All Protectant wipes instead of the Armor All Cleaning type. I have black interior, and yeah the protectant wipes leave a mark at first glance, but it later goes away once dry. For the leather, I use the Lexus brand spray and cream condition and sometimes Meguiar's leather conditioner wipes.
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I use the Armor All Protectant wipes as well on my black interior, but even after dried, area where wiped has darker tone than area not touched by the wipes...
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Is that a bad thing?
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I wouldn't call it "bad", but just wondering what other brand of products are out there for interior cleaning.
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Go to your local West Marine, and buy a bottle of 303 Protectant. Stuff is awesome, isn't greasy, and truly protects the interior panels.

http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...TOKEN=78343448
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Originally Posted by Batmobile
wrong thread

but...

i use the neon green turtle leather spray
+1 on thread... I use Formula 21/2000... and unless they changed the formula, Armor All has NO UV PROTECTION.... worst thing you can put on you dash...

... but again, they may have changed it, haven't used an Armor All product in 20+ years... even if there is UV, about 10 better products out there.. my $.02....
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Just an FYI, the 303 Protectant does have UV protection. This stuff was originally designed for boats/airplanes.
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http://www.meguiars.com/?vinyl-rubbe...erior-Detailer

non greasy is the key popint
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