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Would Windex Hurt The Dash? part 1

Tek 11-03-2003 03:07 AM

Would Windex Hurt The Dash?
sup,

i just need to dust off my dash and was wondering if windex would do any harm to it? of course i'm going to wipe it off.

thanks. :)
Billy_Talent 11-03-2003 04:32 AM

It's probably best to use ammonia-free Windex, then. Same goes if your windows are tinted.
migs76 11-03-2003 07:05 AM

some ppl just use a damp cloth/rag. i like 303 aero protectant, uv protects, not too shiny, doesn't attract too much dust either.
gerbs 11-03-2003 08:25 AM

using a glass cleaner like windex is fine, but will look like it's collecting faster


it'd be best to use something like Endust -- just buy a can for $2.99 and try it :cool: (it's what i use and it's flawless.)



edit: oh btw -- i DO use windex (ammonia-free) for my insturment panel and anything that is plastic in my rex :alien:
Jasvboost 11-03-2003 02:03 PM

I guess you could use it but I'd recommend if you have no choice to wet the towel with it instead of direct application.

I used once on the dash and doors some protectant wipes and never again. It was too greasy and didn't like the way it left the surface. Now all I do is wipe it down with a water damp cotton towel. :cool:
Tek 11-03-2003 05:43 PM

thanks everyone. :)
OCD 11-03-2003 07:18 PM

swifer dust wipes, work great
2k2 11-03-2003 08:29 PM

Don't use it... Ammonia=not good for vinyl
OCD 11-03-2003 08:39 PM

no there are ones that u can't use b/c of ammonia but grab it makes ones that are safe to use on vinyl
Ahzlon 11-03-2003 11:15 PM

i first wipe my dash down with warm water and a lil dawn... then after i dries i take a warm damp rag and a lil vasaline..( i expect i'm gonna get comments for that ) it leaves a semi shiny / greasy look for about a day. then it goes away.. keeps the semi plasitc dash supple and helps prevent cracking... it has kept my 81 broncos dash in good shape
Brad Pittiful 11-04-2003 12:10 AM

i use a california duster...works great
gerbs 11-04-2003 12:12 AM

vasaline eh? maybe i'll try that.. wouldn't have thought the dash material could 'absorb' it :confused: weird.....

It must make it pretty water-resistant too :D



did you think of this idea yourself? pretty darn creative if ya ask me. ;)
Capt Crunch 11-04-2003 12:17 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Brad Pittiful[/i]
[B] i use a california duster...works great [/B][/QUOTE]
word.
Zola 11-04-2003 12:31 AM

303 Aerospace Protectant. Werd.
9o7wRx7o9 11-04-2003 01:09 AM

Why don't you just use Armor All cleaning and protecting wipes? I got both and use cleaning first then protectant, looks great...gives a great shine and protects against UV. Oh yeh did I mention it's self-drying? :)
Ahzlon 11-05-2003 12:57 AM

I have heard some BAD stuff about armor all... like cracking your dash cause it drys it out...
but to the vasaline thing... use it sparingly... no i didnt' come up with it... my dad told me it was a good idea.. it's kept his car dashes from the early 80s lookin nice and new
DanzBorin 11-05-2003 09:24 AM

so which of these methods keeps the dash from being uber shiny? I hate that... sun + shiny dash = PITA! :furious:
migs76 11-05-2003 10:16 AM

303 makes it look showroom clean and not so shiny.
9o7wRx7o9 11-05-2003 04:30 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Ahzlon [/i]
[B]I have heard some BAD stuff about armor all... like cracking your dash cause it drys it out...
but to the vasaline thing... use it sparingly... no i didnt' come up with it... my dad told me it was a good idea.. it's kept his car dashes from the early 80s lookin nice and new [/B][/QUOTE]

Hmmmm where can i get that 303 aero stuff? :(
migs76 11-05-2003 04:59 PM

[url]http://www.303products.com/main.php?infopage=retailersearch[/url]
TortoiseAWD 11-06-2003 09:35 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by 9o7wRx7o9 [/i]
[B]Hmmmm where can i get that 303 aero stuff? :( [/B][/QUOTE]
If you don't happen to have any luck with the retailer search listed above (sometimes they're not complete), you can also try marine and RV stores in your area. The two places I found it at here in Omaha sell boats and water sporting goods . . .

Good luck,
Tort
Dick Fitzwell 11-06-2003 08:39 PM

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it's good for everything!
gerbs 11-06-2003 10:25 PM

wow dick, that was random

:lol:
j.reed 11-07-2003 12:08 AM

No one suggested cheap ol Armor all cleaning wipes? The protectant wipes give it that crazy shin if you want/don't want that
j.reed 11-07-2003 12:08 AM

damn itchy trigger finger... double post.
gerbs 11-07-2003 12:18 AM

j.reed, [url]http://www.lenscrafters.com/[/url]


[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by 9o7wRx7o9[/i]
[B] Why don't you just use Armor All cleaning and protecting wipes? I got both and use cleaning first then protectant, looks great...gives a great shine and protects against UV. Oh yeh did I mention it's self-drying? :) [/B][/QUOTE]


[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by j.reed[/i]
[B] No one suggested cheap ol Armor all cleaning wipes? The protectant wipes give it that crazy shin if you want/don't want that [/B][/QUOTE]





:lol:
9o7wRx7o9 11-07-2003 12:36 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by j.reed [/i]
[B]No one suggested cheap ol Armor all cleaning wipes? The protectant wipes give it that crazy shin if you want/don't want that [/B][/QUOTE]

I did...hehe...i found them quite useful, but someone said that due to the self-drying thing that it can actually damage the vinyl.
Thunder Lungs 11-07-2003 02:35 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Brad Pittiful [/i]
[B]i use a california duster...works great [/B][/QUOTE]
Dr. WOT 11-07-2003 03:34 PM

Anything that makes you dash shiney (Armor All) is the worst thing you can use. On a sunny day all you can see is the reflection of the dash in the windsheild. On the other end of the extreme racers often use psuede on their dash because of it's matte finish.

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