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How to clean/treat dashboard?

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Certain areas of the black dash on my ST seems to get discoloring or like a dry looking swipe when I wipe it with a microfiber towel...

What product should I use to treat the dash to keep it looking normal?

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Mine had the same problem when I picked it up. I used whatever leather treatment I had on hand and it's looked fine ever since.
 

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GalenaST said:
I prefer 303, not greasy
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That's what I use on all my cars vinyl.
Not leather.
Works great , even on the truck tonneau cover.

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What do you recommend for the seats? Are the seats actually leather?

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Dennis said:
What do you recommend for the seats? Are the seats actually leather?

Thanks!

Dennis.


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It's coated leather so they don't really benefit from conditioner. With that said if you want to keep them looking fresh and not dull use a leather conditioner or protectant. My favorites are Zaino and Meguiars D180, but I also use 303 occasionally.
 

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So what exactly is the material that is on the dashboard? I've always used Meguiar's Interior Plastic Detailer on my other car, but that was a hard plastic dash.

Is there something specific I should use? I see the post about that 303 product, but I don't think we have that in Canada.
I found this with a basic Google Search, perhaps it's comparable? https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/autoglym-vinyl-rubber-care-0392511p.html
 

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I just put a coat of chemical guys vrp on the dash and it looks great. It's not greasy and doesn't put a lot of shine on it.
 

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LiveTrash said:
So what exactly is the material that is on the dashboard? I've always used Meguiar's Interior Plastic Detailer on my other car, but that was a hard plastic dash.

Is there something specific I should use? I see the post about that 303 product, but I don't think we have that in Canada.
I found this with a basic Google Search, perhaps it's comparable? https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/autoglym-vinyl-rubber-care-0392511p.html
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I have used the 303 on the dash and all unfinished exterior black trim and rubber around the windows and sunroof. Used it for years on 5th wheel exterior trim. I usually clean then Apply with old white t shirt. I apply after the first couple washes. Then maybe every 4 to 5 months.
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LiveTrash said:
So what exactly is the material that is on the dashboard? I've always used Meguiar's Interior Plastic Detailer on my other car, but that was a hard plastic dash.

Is there something specific I should use? I see the post about that 303 product, but I don't think we have that in Canada.
I found this with a basic Google Search, perhaps it's comparable? https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/autoglym-vinyl-rubber-care-0392511p.html
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This is also a good alternative

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Another vote for 303. It protects against UV, and that is exactly what it shining directly onto the upper dash.
 

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I'm a Megs 40 user for the interior. I like not only the way it looks (not super glossy) but have always liked the way it leaves the car smelling. 303 and Poorboys Bold N' Bright are also solid choices. Really like BNB on tires. It is not a long laster but if you're dressing tires regularly it has that just right for my eye look.
 

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Meguiar’s Hyper Dressing mixed at 4:1 is one of my favourites. Not much gloss and super easy to maintain. Also works really well to shine up the wheel wells (hard plastic, not felt liners).


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303 is the best. My personal opinion anyway.
 

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Not sure if I’ve missed it but I haven’t seen anyone mention what the dash is actually made of?
 

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303.
 

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Another 303 fanboy here. Been using that shit on everything. Car plastics? Patio furniture, awning, anything outside. Excellent UV rejection properties and not shiny.


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