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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 09:41 PM
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What does everyone use to clean the dash and so forth inside of theirs?


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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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moved to M&CC.......

what part of the interior???
Old Jan 2, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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i use a diluted soapy water then a wet rag, i also have a bushy paint brush i got from micheals that is great for vents and by the radio and in cracks and stuff...... and lastly i have a sponge type pad that picks up hair and dirt and grim..... thass it
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just hose it down







okay just kidding i hope you dont. i use the armor all car care interior wipes. they clean it well and bring back some of the black
Old Jan 2, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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lol I will try the diluted soap over the hosing it down idea, but it's the thought that counts.



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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by sexyscionlover
just hose it down







okay just kidding i hope you dont. i use the armor all car care interior wipes. they clean it well and bring back some of the black
i actually hate those wipes.... they put like a slim on the dash, itll make it shine nice, but if you dont do it even it looks crapy and it makes the sun shine too much off da windsheild..... u can try just water too but the soap ull break down heavy grim... lol
Old Jan 2, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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I like to use a leaf blower to clean the inside. Just blows everything out!
Old Jan 2, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sexyscionlover
just hose it down







okay just kidding
wrong box!!!! lol
Old Jan 2, 2005 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MattyRattyPoo
I like to use a leaf blower to clean the inside. Just blows everything out!

lol how I love all of your suggestions. heh


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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 11:26 PM
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I use my Absorber after drying the car and wringing it out good. Another thing that works really well is the Swiffer Duster, the dust clings to it instead of just getting stirred around. I also have a big makeup brush I bought at a beauty supply store to dust in the cracks and vents and elsewhere. It's nice and soft, kinda the same idea as the paint brush idea above.

I don't like Armor All stuff. it's too greasy and your dash will become dependent on it. Also, it glares and makes dust and lint stick worse. Sorry, I used to be a detailer and tried a lot of things. I use something called Black Chrome, but I don't see it anymore.
Old Jan 3, 2005 | 01:02 AM
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I use Meg's NXT for the dash. It shines, smells great but TheScionicMan is right.
It does get dusty/dirty a lil quicker in my opinion.

The beauty make-up brush thing is pretty creative though.
Old Jan 3, 2005 | 01:53 PM
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I use the Meguir's NXT also it works pretty good.....And yeah that Black Chrome worked great..they also had another item for leather can't rmember the name that made your car smell new
Old Jan 3, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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wrong box!!!! lol

NICE its about time someone else says something about that so while on that note id like to mention that i love it when someone makes a post saying pictures of my box and yes i ussually and slightly disapointed when i open the post
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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I second the swiffer duster wipes. (No need to use the mop handle that you use to do the floors in the house, a little cumbersome in the car

I got a box of like a million or so (give or take) of the generic ones at BJ's wholesale for well under 10 bux. They work great, no lint, etc. Try em.

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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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I use Honda Cleaner and a micro-fiber rag.
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 10:32 PM
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i clean with soap/water... then i use meguiar's nxt to protect it... i keep a microfiber towel in the glovebox for weekly dusting... keeps it looking good for about a month...

as for the make-up brush... good tip, now i have a reason to go with my fiance to sephora...
Old Jan 11, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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I just use Armor All and a terry towel, i do it every week and it looks great no problems. little dust but nothing a swiffer duster cant get rid of.
Old Jan 12, 2005 | 04:15 AM
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Rubber/vinyl cleaner, it leaves it nice and shiny and not gross at all.
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