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      09-17-2008, 04:34 PM   #1
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dusty dash

the top of my dash is covered in dust from this fucking desert, What do you guys use to remove the dust.
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      09-17-2008, 04:42 PM   #2
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All kiding asside, I use a microfiber towel and a bit of Meguairs interior spray...forget the exact name right now.
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      09-17-2008, 04:58 PM   #3
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I would use a vacuum cleaner with hose/brush attachment, followed up with a nice thorough cleaning with 303 Aerospace.
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      09-17-2008, 06:38 PM   #4
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Go Ghetto... use a Swiffer Duster... Flawless and no overspray..
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      09-17-2008, 07:19 PM   #5
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step 1. wipe with armorall.
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      09-17-2008, 07:29 PM   #6
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never use armorAll unless u plan on using it forever!
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      09-17-2008, 07:36 PM   #7
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I would use a vacuum cleaner with hose/brush attachment, followed up with a nice thorough cleaning with 303 Aerospace.
+1, 303 Aerospace works well, and leaves a low gloss shine
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      09-17-2008, 07:55 PM   #8
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+1 on swiffer, quick, easy, effective, no chemicals, no overspray
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      09-17-2008, 08:35 PM   #9
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step 1. wipe with armorall.
Come on Armor All sucks, you can't be serious. So greasy and shiny.

Back to the OP: If I don't want to use any chemicals/cleaner/protectant I just use a lightly dampened clean cloth. I alternate with washes between this and a full Aerospace 303 job. Do be very careful with the overspray and overwiping of 303 on to your leather, you can really see those "mistakes" on some leather colors.
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      09-17-2008, 09:14 PM   #10
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+1 on swiffer, quick, easy, effective, no chemicals, no overspray
+2 on swiffer. normal "wiping" methods may scratch.
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      09-18-2008, 10:32 AM   #11
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I just use a slightly damp microfiber towel on the whole dash and interior after a good clean every week. Makes it look like new and no chemicals needed.
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      09-18-2008, 10:36 AM   #12
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I use a vac 'n blow to vacuum the dust off and than 303 Aerospace protectant...
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      09-22-2008, 05:22 PM   #13
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Damp microfiber on everything.......let it dry.....no overspray...no glossy shine.....no problems
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      10-05-2008, 11:02 PM   #14
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Damp microfiber on everything.......let it dry.....no overspray...no glossy shine.....no problems
Agree. Recommend staying away from chemicals on the dash- uneven bonding between the dash and upholstery during manufacturing and assembly can be aggrevated by uneven application on "stuff" on your dash. Over the years, although low in probability and dependent on incidence of UV rays and heat, you may see debonding in certain areas. I'd go with microfiber and some good old fashion H2O.
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      10-06-2008, 05:34 PM   #15
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as many have already stated, damp microfiber with periodical treatments of 303. Oh, and don't let the dust/sand collect too thick, else you risk scratching things when wiping since the microfiber can't pick up THAT much dirt.
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      10-21-2008, 12:48 PM   #16
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how do should one use the 303 aerospace?
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      10-26-2008, 08:02 AM   #17
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The mini-California duster works well too
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