Dash Cleaning

trapperjohn · Apr 29, 2014

I've had my 2015 GT for around a month. I really love this vehicle! I really like the sticky dashboard.

I was wondering what folks used to clean the dash? Just wipe it down with a damp cloth or do you put any protectant on it?

Meat · Apr 29, 2014

Aerospace 303 does a good job on the interior surfaces as well as the black exterior plastics

paris1 · Apr 29, 2014

I clean mine first with Armorall clean wipes and THEN use 303.

Surfsup · Apr 29, 2014

very mild soap and water mixture with soft MF cloth(s) to clean, then 303 all around.

johnny_boy02 · Apr 29, 2014

Do not waste your time on the "meguiar's natural shine protectant" it is garbage and streaks like crazy.

I ordered the 303 stuff after I read about it here. It should be here in a couple days.

Bon Scott · Apr 29, 2014

303 works like a charm. May be difficult to find, however, I did a google search for marine shops in my area (turns out there is one just down the street). Available at most boating shops.

Bon

Bon Scott · Apr 29, 2014

paris1 said:
I clean mine first with Armorall clean wipes and THEN use 303.

I found the Armorall wipes to leave streaks and messy residue. Once I switched to 303, I gave away the wipes....and have not looked back.

Bon

paris1 · Apr 30, 2014

Bon Scott said:
I found the Armorall wipes to leave streaks and messy residue. Once I switched to 303, I gave away the wipes....and have not looked back.Bon

Armorall CLEAN WIPES (not protectant) are simply a cleaner. They do not streak. The 303 PROTECTANT goes on after that.

V8toilet · Apr 30, 2014

Windex works great for me and readily available too.

JonW · Apr 30, 2014

A damp microfiber cloth or one wetted with some diluted Simple Green works well, followed by a light coat of 303 or Lexol Vinylex.

A good way to apply 303 or Vinylex is to use a flat tire sponge - spray the sponge once or twice and then wipe it on the dash. A little goes a long way and this technique will not leave any streaks.

Bon Scott · Apr 30, 2014

paris1 said:
Armorall CLEAN WIPES (not protectant) are simply a cleaner. They do not streak. The 303 PROTECTANT goes on after that.

When I first bought my CX-5, I had the Armorall Clean Wipes which I was using for the dash and inside doors, but like I said, it was leaving streaks and residue after wiping them down (especially the plastic strip around the front vents). After doing some research here at 247, I was turned onto the 303. What magical stuff that 303 is. Have not used Armorall since I discovered the 303.

Bon

Surfsup · Apr 30, 2014

I use a MF applicator pad (round sponge wrapped in MF cloth) I spray it and wipe 303 on. When done I ziplock it for next time.

paris1 · Apr 30, 2014

Bon Scott said:
When I first bought my CX-5, I had the Armorall Clean Wipes which I was using for the dash and inside doors, but like I said, it was leaving streaks and residue after wiping them down (especially the plastic strip around the front vents). After doing some research here at 247, I was turned onto the 303. What magical stuff that 303 is. Have not used Armorall since I discovered the 303.Bon

Maybe I'm mistaken, but it still sounds like you're confusing Armorall clean wipes with Armorall protectant wipes. Sounds like you consider clean wipes and 303 protectant interchangeable products rather than one being a cleaning wipe only and the 303 being a protectant only wipe. At any rate, I've used other clean wipes (Kirkland from Costco) with equal success. What matters most is the type of protectant you apply after and on that we can agree that 303 is the best out there. Even if it is a b**** to find sometimes!

Rob Ciniello · May 3, 2014

I just use a wet micro fiber towel and it seems fine to me. I do it two times a week. My cx5 looks like the day I got it. Maybe it's my OCD. I vacuum it once a week along with a interior wipe down. Even a wet micro fiber cloth to clean windows with a quick pass with a dry one after. Windows never get a chance to get dirty either way. Lol. But what is 303?? A cleaner? Wipes? And has anyone used Lysol wipes to wipe down the interior

Rich 65 · May 3, 2014

Yup - wipe down to remove dust and then add a conditioner/protectant like Vinylex. Vinylex gives you uv protection and you can get it anywhere.

paris1 · May 3, 2014

Rob Ciniello said:
I just use a wet micro fiber towel and it seems fine to me. I do it two times a week. My cx5 looks like the day I got it. Maybe it's my OCD. I vacuum it once a week along with a interior wipe down. Even a wet micro fiber cloth to clean windows with a quick pass with a dry one after. Windows never get a chance to get dirty either way. Lol. But what is 303?? A cleaner? Wipes? And has anyone used Lysol wipes to wipe down the interior

http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html?gclid=CJjqmJmDkL4CFUeBfgod3REAtw

redline3104 · May 3, 2014

I use my shammy after i dry down the car, been working great for me for the past 2 years

dizzylizzy · Nov 12, 2014

What would I use to apply the 303? Should i wipe down the dust first then apply?

paris1 · Nov 12, 2014

Use a microfiber cloth to remove the dust first. What I do is use 303 pre-soaked wipes https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned) and as they dry out replenish them with 303 spray https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned). That way I don't use up a lot of spray soaking a towel. This s#%ts not cheap! When done, buff the surfave with the microfiber towel.

gregbe · Nov 13, 2014

I use a duster mop to remove the the dust on a weekly basis. I then use the famous 303 monthly . I've been using that stuff on my 14 year Miata & the dash looks brand new

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