Armor All for Dashboard

[yates ™]

Armor all comes in different flavors, the product I used wasn't shiny at all. I am sure there are better products out nowadays as I haven't really had time to detail for years.

 

[niely]

I second the Griots Garage reference. Love their stuff! Not oily like most products.

 

[JWBGMC]

I can't stand a shiny/glossy dashboard, so I avoid standard Armor All.

I found this Meguiar's solution and love it----dash looks clean, with a low-luster sheen, and does not attract dust or grime at all:

https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G4116-Natural-Shine-Protectant/dp/B0009IQXCC

When I have used Armor All in the past, not only did it leave a shiny dashboard, it also left a gummy dashboard. So I don't want to use it anymore.

 

[iamdub]

As long as nobody touches it, the dust makes an even coat so you can't really tell it's dusty and it just looks like a velveteen coating. It'll get cleaned at least once a year cuz the guy replacing the inspection sticker always touches it and messes up the finish. Then I have to briskly dust off the whole dash with my hand while blowing on it. Then I'm good for another year. Free and kustom, yo.

 

[swathdiver]

Thanks for the reply. Can you recommend something better?

Soap (Dawn dish soap) and water. Then put a dash mat (RZs Custom Covers) over it.

 

[dbbd1]

the product i use certainly doesnt do anything for shine or luster. but it picks up the dust and grime, and thats what i want.
I bought one of the huge cases of costco baby wipes. I keep one in my bag of crap in the back. as long as its not winter when they freeze. they clean up just about everything. from what i can tell dont leave a film, and they are way cheaper than anything else i have tried besides soap and water.

Is there alcohol in them? Best not to use any alcohol-based products on your dash.

 

[cmc76]

No alcohol in them.
In me, different story.

 

[noob]

Since reading this thread I realized I haven’t put any products on my escalade since I bought it a few weeks ago. I used a soft microfiber applicator pad. Sprayed it with 303 and applied it, rubbing it till it was very even, and it left a very clean dry finish. The leather on the dash went from dull to a nice dark black finish. Doesn’t feel greasy either. Applied it to my seats too

 

[Kpwweb]

Second Chemical Guys. I use Inner Clean often. Works wonders.

For heavy-duty cleaning I also use Lexol Vinylex. I like Vinylex on exterior trim, inlcluding tires.

They are both great products. Have fun!

 

[Rocket Man]

I use Chemical Guys Silk Shine for all the rubber, vinyl and plastic inside and out including under the hood. Restores, protects and isn't greasy or shiny. Leaves a matte finish. Lasts for weeks.