Cleaning the Dash Pad

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  1. Matterick

    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    i got the dash pad and door panels out and now i'm just wondering what to clean them with. i'm thinking just warm soap and water but i want to double check with you guys before i get started :yup:
    i've heard that "armor all" cracks it so i know not to use that
     
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  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Try some Mothers "Protectant" I use it on everything.
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Yes! What he said..... I use the samething...
     
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    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    sounds good! :thumbs2:
     
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and water.(y)
     
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    Some of you have seen me post this before (and may think I'm crazy), but the only thing I use on dash pads is baby oil. It keeps the material soft and allows it to breath, because it doesn't seal over the pores (Armor all and similar products seal over pores to make a shiny finish). I've been using it many years and haven't had a dash crack yet.
     
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    I washed mine up with warm soap and water. Then I rubbed in mink oil ! That stuff also deep cleans as you rub it in. It brought the pad back to its blk blk that was original! Anyway, thats what I've been using, even on my plastic stuff, though plan to dye my kickboards since they are skuffed and fadded from all the years.
     
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    fastback86 Loose cars and fast women

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    :rofl2: Anyone ever ask why your car smells like baby oil?

    Makes sense though.
     
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