Cleaning the dash ...

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Z4GVA

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 Geneva Switzerland
Before I make a mess can anyone give me some guidance as to how to clean and possibly treat the "backetball" textured dash material on my Z4? It has a lot of dust between the dimples and seems to be a little grey...

many thanks..
 
Hi Z4GVA; I would vacuum first to remove any dust or dirt. I use Armorall for plastic/vinyl. It doesn't leave a greasy mess but keeps it from getting that faded out look you're referring to. It's kind of messy on the windows, but I just bite the bullet and spray everything down real good and let it soak for a bit, then wipe off. I use cotton balls and Q-tips for the really tiny places between the window buttons on the doors and such. Cleaning the windows afterwards is always a chore, but you don't have to do it every time you clean the interior unless your Z is in the sun constantly with the top down. I usually do mine about every other time or so.
Enjoy!,
T.
 
inSTg8r, I use a cloth baby diaper..they are very gentle and work fantastic. Keep a couple clean ones with me every where I go :)
 
I'm currently using autoglym rubber and vinyl care sprayed onto a meguires soft cloth. Gives a nice finish and has a lemony scent :D

Seems to work reasonably well on the leatherette door cards and all the plastic trim inside the cabin. 8)
 
That textured surface is to reduce glare and a reflection of the dash on the windshield and it works well. I hate driving my wife's car on a sunny day.

But yes, it is a PITA to clean. And mine has an uneven patina - shinier in some areas and dull in others. I could use a vinyl dressing but I don't want it too shiny because that would defeat the intended design. Will any of the products mentioned work for me?
 
Gary, the Armorall for vinyl/plastic that I use leaves no shine whatsoever, just looks 'healthy'. I'm sure there are others out there that work just as well, but that is the one I found that I like best :)
 
fire-n-ice said:
Gary, the Armorall for vinyl/plastic that I use leaves no shine whatsoever, just looks 'healthy'. I'm sure there are others out there that work just as well, but that is the one I found that I like best :)
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Thanks! I'll give it a try. :thumbsup:
 
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