What do you guys use to treat/protect/clean interior plastic?

Dash board, console, diamond pattern final, door panels, is it as easy as Armor All? Or is there some stuff that you have found that does a better job?

Thanks,

Eric

I know it's for wood but Murphy's Oil Soap works great on my cars interior.  It's a mild soap and leaves a nice smell.  Simple Green for the tough stuff.

What do you guys use to treat/protect/clean interior plastic?

Dash board, console, diamond pattern final, door panels, is it as easy as Armor All? Or is there some stuff that you have found that does a better job?

Thanks,

Eric

You absolutely DO NOT want to use Armorall on the dash.  Many people have found it to cause the dash to crack.

 

Warm, soapy water is good for cleaning.  I use Vaseline to protect the dash. It put back some of the petroleum oils into the vinyl, and makes it look shiney.  It helps to soften the vinyl too.

Here's where we get the chance to slam a newbie for not using the search function!  SLAM!  SLAM!  This topic has been covered ad-nauseum with passionate pleas and violent name-calling from some of the oldest experts to the youngest of virgins.

 

Here is a good website that sells good products.  http://store.carcareonline.com/

 

My recommendations don't include anything that has silicone in it.

Anyone have experience with 303 Aerospace Protectant? No silicone and some good reviews out there - but you never can be sure about this stuff. Armorall is mother's milk for some people and devil's brew for others!

http://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-aerospace-protectant

Meguiar's Hyper Dressing...

Yeah I also use the stuff of Meguiars, or sometimes Chemical Guys, they have a product for every need.

I use 303 on my dash. When I lived on a boat on I used it on all it's vinyl covers and such. We sold it at West Marine. My local dealer now is a spa (hot tub) place and I have been using it on my vinyl-clad hot tub cover. It works very well with no issues whatsoever. I highly recommend it. I used Vaseline on my dash, too, but it was a bit shiny and I got a glare in sunlight. When I put A/C in my car  I replaced my old cracked dash with a NOS dash I got with the car when I bought it...lucky me, so I really want to keep it going as long as I can.

 

Cheers, Mike

+1 on the 303. Great product. I also use 1Z Einszett Cockpit Premium Interior Plastic Cleaner for cleaning interiors when I want a matte finish

You absolutely DO NOT want to use Armorall on the dash.  Many people have found it to cause the dash to crack.

 

Warm, soapy water is good for cleaning.  I use Vaseline to protect the dash. It put back some of the petroleum oils into the vinyl, and makes it look shiney.  It helps to soften the vinyl too.

I think I remember where this conversation went when it was on the old mailing list...

 

"Hey, Honey, where is the vaseline? I need it in the garage to try something I read about online."

 

I wish I could provide original attribution.

I recommend:

 

Eastwood's Rubber Plastic and Vinyl Restore 6 oz

Avoid expense of replacing weather-stripping, vinyl tops, floor mats..…

 

$12 and worth more

 

Cheers,

 

George

"Hey, Honey, where is the vaseline? I need it in the garage to try something I read about online."

 

. Those kinds of conversations happen a lot at my place as I'm often using items for purposes different than their mainstream intent.