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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Mr Skrunts on 01 June 2021, 11:36:52

Title: Car Cleaning - Dash Board
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 01 June 2021, 11:36:52
My neighber just asked whats the best product to use. So I said I would have a look at Halfords for her.

If they have a section for cleaning products then I gave up looking for it, ECP not much better.

I warned her off silicone spray (bugger if it gets on the glass) so open to the OOF consumer advice section.

TIA. :y
Title: Re: Car Cleaning - Dash Board
Post by: VXL V6 on 01 June 2021, 11:40:44
Warm water.

Every product I have ever seen makes plastics shiny which is the last thing you want for a dashboard in my opinion
Title: Re: Car Cleaning - Dash Board
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 01 June 2021, 12:48:55
Kleen Freeks Interior Detailer leaves a nice matt finish.
Title: Re: Car Cleaning - Dash Board
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 01 June 2021, 15:05:58
Ambersil Foaming Upholstery Cleaner...

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/interior-cleaning/ambersil-groom-upholstery-cleaner-500ml-705152.html

Every time. I use it for pretty much everything inside the car. Any leather gets followed up with Autoglym leather cleaner and care balm.  :y
Title: Re: Car Cleaning - Dash Board
Post by: STEMO on 01 June 2021, 17:13:28
I vacuum the mud up once a month, and throw a microfibre cloth over the dash.
Title: Re: Car Cleaning - Dash Board
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 01 June 2021, 19:12:31
I wipe it over with a damp cloth now and again, and if I feel it needs some 'product' on it, I just use whatever surface cleaner comes to hand.   :y

Currently Tesco's Apple surface cleaner which costs about a quid.  :)
Title: Re: Car Cleaning - Dash Board
Post by: omegod on 01 June 2021, 19:25:34
"Magic erasers" were a huge surprise to me when used on grubby light coloured plastics, omega sun visors came back to brand new for example
Title: Re: Car Cleaning - Dash Board
Post by: STEMO on 01 June 2021, 20:46:32
"Magic erasers" were a huge surprise to me when used on grubby light coloured plastics, omega sun visors came back to brand new for example
Didn't they look odd?  ;D
Title: Re: Car Cleaning - Dash Board
Post by: deviator on 01 June 2021, 21:07:36
I understand the words 'dash board' but, 'car cleaning' does not compute.

You can use most things, furniture polish is fine, but spray the cloth and work it in the cloth a bit before applying to dash.
Title: Re: Car Cleaning - Dash Board
Post by: dave the builder on 01 June 2021, 21:47:30
I have a pack of baby wipes on the passenger seat with a little weak disinfectant liquid poured into the pack .
I wipe my face with babywipes when i get in the car after wearing a mask.
then i use the babywipe to wipe over the wheel, or dash, trim or my knob  :o (gear selector)  ;)
then put the babywipe in a bag , they are then used as rag , (wipe dipstick  :P ,mop up oil spills etc )
then thrown in the bin for landfill  ;D

 
Title: Re: Car Cleaning - Dash Board
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 01 June 2021, 23:47:45
Baby wipes for me too.  :y
Title: Re: Car Cleaning - Dash Board
Post by: Nick W on 02 June 2021, 09:51:26
Warm water.

Every product I have ever seen makes plastics shiny which is the last thing you want for a dashboard in my opinion


I agree, which is why I use THIS  (https://wacuk.com/products/vinyl-polish)stuff. It brings out the colour without adding a slick or shiny surface, is easy to apply, lasts ages, doesn't have a strong scent, is economical in use and cheap to buy - about £15 for 5l which has lasted me about 12years so far.


It's a trade product, so you're not paying for marketing or a fancy container. It works on all the self-coloured plastics inside and out, so you don't need separate products for the external trim, seals, tyres or underbonnet.



Title: Re: Car Cleaning - Dash Board
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 02 June 2021, 11:07:46
Baby wipes for me too.  :y

TB keeps a pack of baby wipes in his fridge for Naga mornings!  :o  ;D