i usually just use cleanin wipes with my dash and doorpanels, i wann a know what yall use
is it safe to uses somethin to make it shine on the door panels and dash, its not plastic or vinyl so im scarred to use somethin on it, but i would like it to shine

Just don't use armorall. Use something like Meguiar's or something. It'll shine and it won't crack or peel.

This has been discussed before but I can't seem to find the link. You might want to do your own search and see what you can come up with. I just use the Armor all wipes...

I don't use any Armor All at all. Never have. It actually has an ingredient that causes your dash or plastic or whatever to crack and fade. THat's why you need to keep using it. Plus Armor All attracks dust and dirt. I usually use Stoners Glass cleaner and a microfiber towel to clean my dash and door panels.

yeah def no amoral!

Another good thing to use since you want it shiny is Meguiar's leather cleaner and conditioner. Just put it on your dash.

I just wet a rag, ring it out real well and use that. It wont shine, but it gets all the dust and looks good, Is that interior actually meant to shine?

Ooops!! :?

Has anybody used the California Duster?

Has anybody used the California Duster?
Not on my car/truck cause it scratches it but I do use those swiffer dusters on the inside too.

Has anybody used the California Duster?
Not on my car/truck cause it scratches it but I do use those swiffer dusters on the inside too.
What is there to scratch on the inside?

Has anybody used the California Duster?
Not on my car/truck cause it scratches it but I do use those swiffer dusters on the inside too.
What is there to scratch on the inside?
I meant on the outside.

Has anybody used the California Duster?
Not on my car/truck cause it scratches it but I do use those swiffer dusters on the inside too.
What is there to scratch on the inside?
I meant on the outside.
Gotcha.
I've never used it on the out side, but a friend of mine had a little one for the dash. That thing was slick as hell. 2 passes and the dash was clean.

Has anybody used the California Duster?
Not on my car/truck cause it scratches it but I do use those swiffer dusters on the inside too.
What is there to scratch on the inside?
I meant on the outside.
Gotcha.
I've never used it on the out side, but a friend of mine had a little one for the dash. That thing was slick as hell. 2 passes and the dash was clean.
Yeah I've seen those just never bought one. I've always used the swiffers.

Yeah I've seen those just never bought one. I've always used the swiffers.
Yeah, I guess the swiffer would be a bit cheaper.

Yeah I've seen those just never bought one. I've always used the swiffers.
Yeah, I guess the swiffer would be a bit cheaper.

I don't think it's that much cheaper since you have to keep buying the Swiffer refills. I've seen the small California Duster for about $6 or $7 at Wal-Mart and Target (where it's marketed under a house brand - Baja something or other).

I use my Shopvac with the brush attachment to clean the dust of all of the surfaces before I apply a cleaner.

Thanks for the info about the Armor All. I'l lhave to stop using that now. You suggested Maguiar's as a superior alternative? I'll have to get some; do they make different types? Is one better than another?

I use my Shopvac with the brush attachment to clean the dust of all of the surfaces before I apply a cleaner.

Thanks for the info about the Armor All. I'l lhave to stop using that now. You suggested Maguiar's as a superior alternative? I'll have to get some; do they make different types? Is one better than another?
Yeah you can use Meguiar's leather cleaner and conditoner. Even if it isn't leather on your dash to give a shine. I don't use it on mine since I don't want a shine but have in the past. I think the best they make is the "Gold Class" leather cleaner/conditoner. Or if you can't find that brand Lexol is also a good brand. Unlike Armorall a leather conditoner will help on plastics fading/cracking. Detailing is a big hobby of mine!

all gold class meguairs products are the shiznit.

Armoral is like Olive Oil. eeew I hate that stuff.

i have found that just a dry microfiber keeps the dust and crap away. I keep one in my glove box and whenever it gets dusty i just give it a whipe. works great. when its actually dirtly, i just use a little water.

Has anybody used the California Duster?

I use them on the outside and inside.
If you use only on a waxed car and use it very lightly it won't scratch paint.
At least it hasn't yet.
Oh yeah, shake it out after each use.
Of course if the car is dirty, not slightly dusty. Wash it instead.

The inside one I use between vacs and cleaning. Works great.

Just my 2 cents.

What about the tC dashboard? It's got that paper effect going on- how have people gone about cleaning that? What products (if any) have you used? Bought the tC last month and am new to the site. Any info is helpful- thanks!

I use Stoners for interior and exterior glass. Great product and no streaks whatsoever. For interior dash, etc. I use 303 Aerospace Protectant. Great UV protection and doesn't leave a shiny residue.

I use Stoners for interior and exterior glass. Great product and no streaks whatsoever. For interior dash, etc. I use 3M Aerospace Protectant. Great UV protection and doesn't leave a shiny residue.
Yeah Stoners is great! Is that 3M greasy or anything? I know 3M makes some good stuff!

Armoral is like Olive Oil. eeew I hate that stuff.


mmmmmm olive oil......
you know, if i got a cut, olive oil would drip out??

I use Stoners for interior and exterior glass. Great product and no streaks whatsoever. For interior dash, etc. I use 3M Aerospace Protectant. Great UV protection and doesn't leave a shiny residue.
Yeah Stoners is great! Is that 3M greasy or anything? I know 3M makes some good stuff!
Nope not greasy at all. Also doesn't have a distinct odor like some other cleaners. It's also great for rubber gaskets around the sunroof, doors, etc. to keep them pliable and prevent cracking.

Love stoners, use it on my truck.

Mark44

I use Meg. NXT. Works/smells great. :D

I use Meg. NXT. Works/smells great. :D
On what? The inside?

i got some eagle one stuff, it was a lil greasy for like 2 days, looks good now though

I just used a sweffer for the first time in my life -- WHY HAVE I WAITED SO LONG?!?! That thing is truly amazing! the inside of my car was dust/particle-free in about 30 seconds!!!! From the looks of that little rag, I can get a dozen uses out of each one. Too bad the box is *just* a little large for the glove compartment.

btw - does anyone ACTUALLY put gloves in there any more? I'm just curious. Maybe it should be called 'sh!t box' or 'manual compartment'.

~jonathan