Any personal recommendations on good dashboard cleaning products that wont leave it looking/smelling like a taxi?
Bought Chemical Guys 'Total Interior Cleaner & Protectant' a while back and was a bit disappointed to be honest.
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I like the smell of "back to black" but I am sure there are more specialist cleaners that others might recommend.abzthemanc wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:01 am Any personal recommendations on good dashboard cleaning products that wont leave it looking/smelling like a taxi?
Bought Chemical Guys 'Total Interior Cleaner & Protectant' a while back and was a bit disappointed to be honest.
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Carpro Perl, best I have found, does plastics, rubber, engine bay, even the leather.
Non greasy classy satin shine.....
Non greasy classy satin shine.....
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Try magic sponge cleaning blocks from Aldi they work really well - remove dirt and leave original mat finish.
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I think one of the best solutions is woodsilk, a non silicone spray polish. Very cheap from most supermarkets about £2. Leaves no real smell and a nice sheen.
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Stating the obvious, but the best way to get the original finish back is to remove the accumulated build of whatever has been applied historically…. Before thinking about applying something to else on top!
An APC is all you should really need. But if once properly clean plastics have clearly faded there are few excellent ‘reviver’ type products available.
An APC is all you should really need. But if once properly clean plastics have clearly faded there are few excellent ‘reviver’ type products available.
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We use Omnia by Labo Cosmetica as a maintenance cleaner for most cars we have in the studio. A slightly more affordable and equally easy-to-use option is Fresh Interior by Infinity Wax. Both have a nice and fairly neutral smell to them.
If you want to get the best results, spray two or three sprays directly into the hairs of a soft brush. Use that to massage the product into the creases and pores of the surface you’re cleaning, and wipe down after with a medium ply microfibre cloth (so slightly longer fabrics to really get into the small grooves). Repeat twice or even thrice on really contaminated surfaces.
To protect your freshly cleaned surface, we use a bit of Aerospace 303 protectant. A sealant used on plastics to prevent UV damage. Repeat twice a year for optimal protection in our climate. If you take the car to Spain or Italy, a quick clean and top-up is recommended beforehand.
If you want to get the best results, spray two or three sprays directly into the hairs of a soft brush. Use that to massage the product into the creases and pores of the surface you’re cleaning, and wipe down after with a medium ply microfibre cloth (so slightly longer fabrics to really get into the small grooves). Repeat twice or even thrice on really contaminated surfaces.
To protect your freshly cleaned surface, we use a bit of Aerospace 303 protectant. A sealant used on plastics to prevent UV damage. Repeat twice a year for optimal protection in our climate. If you take the car to Spain or Italy, a quick clean and top-up is recommended beforehand.
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