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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a cleaner/polish for the top of the dashboard? Mine starts to look faded and scuffed and I was wondering what the best product to use is. Thanks
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer and/or Natural Shine. Natural Shine is not greasy or shiny, which you don't want either on a dash. I use the Detailer on all non-leather surfaces on the interior and use Natural Shine afterwards on the dash and other areas of dark trim.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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I just use Armor-all wipes. Convenient.

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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 12:59 AM
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What are you putting on the dash that scuffs it? First solution is to stop whatever that is. To hide existing scuffs on my older vehicles I have found leather conditioners do a decent job. Anything with "shine" additives can enhance the scuff marks depending on how the light hits the surface

Edit: I forgot to add that mild soap and water is best to clean the scuffs prior to treating. If you treat the dash (or anything else for that matter) without cleaning first all you do is seal in the dirt and it makes it look even worse. Best of luck.

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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MX5NES350

Edit: I forgot to add that mild soap and water is best to clean the scuffs prior to treating. If you treat the dash (or anything else for that matter) without cleaning first all you do is seal in the dirt and it makes it look even worse. Best of luck.

Great first step advice on any detailing project.
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