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Old 12-18-09, 10:50 AM
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Question Dashboard Finishes

The dash is starting to look a little dull...has anyone used a product like "Armor All" or other similar products with success?
Old 12-18-09, 11:33 AM
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this is better answered in the detailing forum. those guys are experts
Old 12-18-09, 02:19 PM
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First, I'd suggest that you don't really want a shiny dash as that will produce glare and impair your visibility.

I'd recommend a product like Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer. This should be sprayed on a microfiber and wiped on the dash. This product provides UVA and UVB protection. The result should be a like-new, matte look. 303 Aerospace protectant is also good but is not as easy to find nor do I personally care for it's smell.

Meg's QID is available at WalMart, Target, and most auto supply stores.
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I use 303 Aerospace and love it. Granted my dash was never that dull, but it was slightly faded and the 303 restored it back to its natural beauty. I think its great.
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I would suggest 303 Aerospace Protectant, like mentioned above or 1Z einszett Cockpit Premium Interior Plastic Cleaner. Both will bring back the luster in your dashboard as well as provide a UV coating to help protect it in the future. We carry both products here at Proper Auto Care(click on provided links to find them), hope this helps! Dont forget to enter your Club Lexus coupon code "clublexus10" when you check out!
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If the dash is to dull or doesn't have that clean look a Dash cover may help the appearance.. `
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Originally Posted by dukieman22
I use 303 Aerospace and love it. Granted my dash was never that dull, but it was slightly faded and the 303 restored it back to its natural beauty. I think its great.

+1 for 303. i use it all the time. love the matte cleanness of the 303. also the 40 SPF helps prevent the interior from cracking.
Old 12-25-09, 05:23 PM
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303 is my go to spray for the interior. megs QID is excellent as well. i actually use it before i apply the 303. i do want to try the einzett tho. heard lots of good things about it.
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