What to use on a dusty dashboard?

[davidg4781]

It gets really hot here during the day so I leave my windows cracked while at work. This causes the dashboard to get dusty after a while. What do y'all use to wipe this off? I had one of those California Dusters but I hate it doesn't come with a case and the red fibers stain the fabric it's on. I saw at Target they have a different brand but I'm guessing same idea. It's longer though so might be harder to store.

[RTexasF]

Damp microfiber towel or this:

Amazon

Amazon

Follow the directions to break it in.

As far as the other duster did you ever think of storing it in a plastic bag instead of on fabric?
Also roll the windows up and use a heat reflective shade for the windshield. Tint the windows..... I live in South Texas and I've never left my windows cracked, ever. Seems pretty straight forward to me

[poorboyaccord]

i use armoral cleaning wipes and then i use the shine wipes, make my car look brand new every time

[davidg4781]

I started leaving mine cracked after my windshield cracked a few times. I was told it was due to the heat. My windows are tinted and I use a sunshade. It sits in a parking lot for 11 hours a day so it gets pretty toasty if I get in dining mid day. Usually I'm leaving as the sun's going down.

[poorboyaccord]

oh ur talkin about sun protection

[thegrouch]

Originally Posted by poorboyaccord

i use armoral cleaning wipes and then i use the shine wipes, make my car look brand new every time

Good way to deteriorate the dash itself. You'll end up with cracks if you continue using armoral. But have fun with that.

[RTexasF]

Not true. Armor All changed their formulas many years ago. The last thing I want is a shiny dashboard though.

[glen e]

Originally Posted by RTexasF

Not true. Armor All changed their formulas many years ago. The last thing I want is a shiny dashboard though.

shiny AND sticky.....two good products that give a clean matte finish are poorboys natural look and Wolfgang plastic and rubber protectant..

[poorboyaccord]

i use it all the time its not sticky at all

[poorboyaccord]

Originally Posted by thegrouch

Good way to deteriorate the dash itself. You'll end up with cracks if you continue using armoral. But have fun with that.

i used it for years on another car, when i finally sold the car that dash looked just like that car was brand new,the guy asked what i used on the dash and i told him armoral wipes, no issues with armoral wipes for me

[cotton617]

Remove the dust with one of those swiffer dusters things for in the house, works great all throughout the interior. After you remove the dust spray some armor all on a microfiber cloth and wipe it down. Don't buy those pre-moistened armor all rags that is a waste of money and they are far too wet.

[davidg4781]

I think I found a California Duster with a cover. Either way, I like having one in the car. That way if I have to take the boss somewhere or pick someone up, I can give it a quick wipe down while on the way.

[thegrouch]

Originally Posted by poorboyaccord

i used it for years on another car, when i finally sold the car that dash looked just like that car was brand new,the guy asked what i used on the dash and i told him armoral wipes, no issues with armoral wipes for me

everyone used it for years on 240sx dashes. now try finding one with an uncracked dash.

[ikethegreat]

I use Aerospace 303 to clean the dash. It leaves a nice matte finish, which I prefer much more than a shiny surface. It also provides UV protection to help prevent your dash from cracking due to the sun and age.

http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html

[jdmorg]

Originally Posted by glen e

Wolfgang plastic and rubber protectant..

+1

Microfiber towels too btw...easier to keep handy in the glove box too. Look through the free samples on Autogeek.