Dash care..

[PRADOgy]

So i just put in a clean dash up in the s13 and was an annoying process that i dont want to do again ( you die TILT, die!:rl: ) what is it that you guys use on your dash to keep it shiney and clean.. ? and where did you get it?

i already know armor all is a no no..

[Dousan_PG]

http://www.meguiars.com/

good stuffs
no armor all

if u want to relaly not worry ge t car cover if u leave it out
or at least cover the dash when u park
cracks over time hen gets dry and hot.

[ThatGuy]

A wet cloth is all it takes.

Agreed on the cover when parked.

[Anto]

Sunshade is a big yes yes yes

Use meguiars. this is what I use, it has UV protection & does not leave a nasty ass gloss to it:
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/autogeek_1983_511337

[ryguy]

Turtle Wax leather cleaner and conditioner.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4180563AE9L._AA280_.jpg
it has like cocoa butter or aloe vera or something like that. It's always worked for me.

[Jung918]

most of those meguiars interior cleaners are too glossy. I use 303 aerospace products. http://www.303products.com/tech/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=428&CFID=7577199&CFTOKEN=82356679

[bejota180sx]

is f21 turtle wax thing good the one thats a green bottle? ive been using that with no problem at all but just asking im not a genius when it comes to cleaning products... i just follow the basic never use armor all jaja

[muddafakka]

is f21 turtle wax thing good the one thats a green bottle? ive been using that with no problem at all but just asking im not a genius when it comes to cleaning products... i just follow the basic never use armor all jaja

I've used it 2 or 3 times before, haven't had any problems yet. I'd say it's pretty decent.

Even so, I wanna hear what others have to say about it.

[8kred]

i use armor all, applie it every 2 weeks or so will do the trick.

[civilized_drifter]

ya, ive never had a problem with armor all

[jrocslider]

damn this thread is a day too late. due to this damn texas weather my beautiful shiny dash now has a damn crack right down the middle.

i used armor all like a week ago and i always use a sunshade when i park but when i got home one night everything was good. the next afternoon i get into my car and see this big crack. pissed me off but theres nothin i can do now but buy another dash.

its ugly. it bothers me when i drive now cause i'm not used to it.

[A Spec Products]

http://www.meguiars.com/

good stuffs
no armor all

if u want to relaly not worry ge t car cover if u leave it out
or at least cover the dash when u park
cracks over time hen gets dry and hot.

http://www.meguiars.com/estore/products/product_G10624.jpg

Yep

I use this, always have

Dash has no cracks

I make sure to put a fresh coat during tech inspection at events

[S13SilviaGirl]

Again, Meguiars!

[soreballz]

i use armor all, applie it every 2 weeks or so will do the trick.

ya, ive never had a problem with armor all
Stop using it, and you'll quickly discover why ArmorAll SUCKS.

[importdude]

most of those meguiars interior cleaners are too glossy. I use 303 aerospace products. http://www.303products.com/tech/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=428&CFID=7577199&CFTOKEN=82356679


this is the best stuff man
only use this on my cars

[FaLKoN240]

i use armor all, applie it every 2 weeks or so will do the trick.

That shit sucks, and has been proven to CRACK dashes.

I used the FOAMING MEGUIARS and my dash is STILL glossy and shiny.

I love it.

Look for the FOAMING one... you'll never need anything else for the rest of your life. You can use the same bottle forever, I only used a bit.

[EDacIouSX]

That shit sucks, and has been proven to CRACK dashes.

I used the FOAMING MEGUIARS and my dash is STILL glossy and shiny.

I love it.

Look for the FOAMING one... you'll never need anything else for the rest of your life. You can use the same bottle forever, I only used a bit.

where is the proof? please pm me if you have any, i'd like to see this.

[Leetheslacker]

where is the proof? please pm me if you have any, i'd like to see this.

damn this thread is a day too late. due to this damn texas weather my beautiful shiny dash now has a damn crack right down the middle.

i used armor all like a week ago and i always use a sunshade when i park but when i got home one night everything was good. the next afternoon i get into my car and see this big crack. pissed me off but theres nothin i can do now but buy another dash.

its ugly. it bothers me when i drive now cause i'm not used to it.

lets see.
used armor all, check.
dash gets cracked, check.

[C. Senor]

the same thing with eagle one as armor all i wouldnt advise using it if you dont plan on reapted usage. i used eagle one for like a year and half with no problems. but this summer with my car having some problems i neglected to wash it over the summer and thus not putting on the vinyl protectant and my dash has a crack now. but eagle one works decently as long as you keep using it..lol.

[FaLKoN240]

where is the proof? please pm me if you have any, i'd like to see this.

http://www.zhome.com/ZCMnL/tech/dash.html#armorall

Not proof, but more than speculation.

Just google it if you really want to know.

By bringing the oils of the vinyl up to the top of the dash, it causes the dash to actually become brittle and more susceptible to cracking.

[muddafakka]

Well if there' one thing I've never had a problem with, it's a wet paper towel. Works every time.

And I would never use Armor All in my interior, especially on my dash or if I had leather seats.

[exitspeed]

We don't have as much heat as you down south people so our dashes are pretty nice.

I use Armor All. It's always worked for me.

[Hooorahh!]

all i use is armor all ... hmmm i thought it was great ... but u guys do have a point even thoe my car stays in a garage ... i think im gonna have to switch next time i clean it again

[S13SilviaGirl]

Armorall fucks up your shit. It leaves it greasy and essentially dries it out.

[slidingsky]

Amorall is a great product if you have a new car but it will crack dashes that are 10 years or older.

I would suggest Meguiars or Mothers for any year 240SX.

If you can find it, 3M has some great lether/vinyl products as well.

[Neejay]

Glad I saw this. Meguiars it is (or will be)

[Slidewayz Inc.]

armor rags the ones that come in that tube take one towel out and wipe

[sleepy_s13]

Sunshade is a big yes yes yes

Use meguiars. this is what I use, it has UV protection & does not leave a nasty ass gloss to it:
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/autogeek_1983_511337

This shit is the best.

[bziggers13]

Ive seen people use baby oil, don't do it.
:)

[Bushido]

what about the stuff that snap on makes? i heard that it's supposed to work well. broadfield uses it and his interior is pristine.

[trsilvias13]

Buy a dash mat - something I would do if I get another s13.

[2iv0 sx]

Say your dash is already cracked.

Will the dash get worst when applying the meguiar product?

[tangch]

have anyone use the black magic one? I bought one, but haven't use it one my 240 yet. wonder if it is good for old cars...

[pbcstylez]

Say your dash is already cracked.

Will the dash get worst when applying the meguiar product?

i highly doubt it, if its cracked why bother wiping it down? just get a dash mat n call it a day

[Ninjabread]

I use this weird stuff, I think it's called aerospace101. It has fps protection, and doesnt leave it all nasty shiney

[SiI40sx]

What about 3M? I remember this being posted a while back and I heard that 3M is the epitome of ultimate dash care.

[2iv0 sx]

i highly doubt it, if its cracked why bother wiping it down? just get a dash mat n call it a day

Wanted to shine it up a bit since my dash right now is dull....

Anyone tried it with their dash already cracked?

[Vayber]

Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Protect works awsome and stays shiny for more than a week!!:coolugh:

[r6_240sx]

The 3M Leather and Vinyl Restorer works good, just not as common to find as the Meguiars one.

I usually wash mine down with a damp cloth occasionally and when I do a full clean wash I'll use the Meguiars Vinyl and Rubber protectant, it is a little greasy tho.

Wow at the ppl using harm-it-all. :tweak:

[FaLKoN240]

have anyone use the black magic one? I bought one, but haven't use it one my 240 yet. wonder if it is good for old cars...

I have it, it sucks.

[Tearlessj]

lol When I installed a new dash in my Supra a while back. I applied some Cetaphil on it. Worked great and look great. I just keep using lotion. Now I rock the proper shit.

[revat619]

Meguiars only. I used it for years with no problems what so ever.

I always had a tiny crack in my dash and Meguairs kept it from spreading. Then i got lazy for a while and used Armor All just cuz thats what my dad had at the house and i didnt feel like driving to the store to get more of my stuff....and yeah, the crack was huge within 2 weeks. Fuck armor all.

I just bought a dash mat, so f it.

[ripnbst]

Meguiars only. I used it for years with no problems what so ever.

I always had a tiny crack in my dash and Meguairs kept it from spreading. Then i got lazy for a while and used Armor All just cuz thats what my dad had at the house and i didnt feel like driving to the store to get more of my stuff....and yeah, the crack was huge within 2 weeks. Fuck armor all.

I just bought a dash mat, so f it.


Where can I get a dash mat? I bought my car from FL and it has cracks galore.

[Kaizen.]

ArmourAll Fails. Looks good for a day or two than shit leaves a dry nasty stain. I just wipe it down with my Absorber. Leaves a nice natural shine.

[sillydrift]

i just carry a soft micro fiber cloth in my car, i wipe it down every morning while my car warms up before i go to work, works great and never gets stained or dirty

[Bushido]

correction...armorall never looks good, unless you like a dash thats greasier than a jerry curl.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa29/rellee123/untitled-1.jpg

[revat619]

Where can I get a dash mat? I bought my car from FL and it has cracks galore.


I got mine from go-dash-mat

here: http://www.godashmat.com/dashmats.asp

i got the signature series one. Its NICE.:bigok:

[tt99ol]

revat619 hows the fitment on that?
post some pics please

[frankist]

wet towel i use to dry up my car after i wash it. works great, no shiny glare, no cracks so far. i try to stay away from shiny spray for interior stuff.

[s13 drifta]

ARMORALL SUCKS! I used it once and the next day I had cracks on my dash, I was pissed. Post some pics of that dash mat. I might try that out.

[Rnz520]

I switched from armorall to turtle wax ice leather and vinyl protector. so far so good...expensive tho

[JRas]

got bored wanted to figure out what the best was

Meguiars has 6 votes but according to jung918 it's too glossy
Gold Class™ Vinyl/Rubber Protectant 24oz
(http://www.meguiars.com/?vinyl-rubber-plastic-protectants/Gold-Class-Vinyl-Rubber-Protectant)Natural Shine Vinyl & Rubber Protectant 16oz (http://www.meguiars.com/?vinyl-rubber-plastic-protectants/Natural-Shine-Vinyl-Rubber-Protectant)

cost $5.49 according to Meguiars website

(http://www.meguiars.com/?vinyl-rubber-plastic-protectants/Natural-Shine-Vinyl-Rubber-Protectant)Turtle Wax has 2 votes
Leather Cleaner & Conditioner
http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,4,15
16oz

cost $9.95 according to wax depot

Aerospace 303 has 2 votes someone inferred it didn't leave it glossy
303 Aerospace Protectant
http://www.303products.com/shop303/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=3
16oz

cost $14.95 according to there website

Mothers has 1 vote
Protectant
https://store.mothers.com/product_info.php?products_id=9
16oz

cost $8.49 according to there website

3M has 3 votes
3M™ Leather & Vinyl Restorer, 16 fl oz
http://www.3mestore.com/60455030019.html

cost $8.78 according to 3m store WARNING LEMON SCENT

Snap-on from broadfields thread I remember reading it was discontinued I bookmarked the link he gave but it's still not available.
Cleaner/Protectant, Multi-Surface 16oz
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=56856&group_ID=1886&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

couldn't find a price online

[Koopa Troopa]

correction...armorall never looks good, unless you like a dash thats greasier than a jerry curl.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa29/rellee123/untitled-1.jpg

Just let your soooooooooooooul gloooooooooooooow



I use a dash mat.

[LA_phantom_240]

As much as everyone hates ArmorAll.... I have to say the best stuff I've used on a dash is the ArmorAll Extreme Tire Wet Gel. It comes in an orange bottle. Use it with the applicator for the tires. About 10 minutes after applying it, it is ridiculous. AND, it doesn't leave that greasy feeling. Just shines like a MOFO.

[Bushido]

but why do you want a shiny dash? into the S&M vinyl/latex scene?

[soreballz]

I hate shiny dashboards. Shiny dash + Cali sun = AAAAHHHH I CAN'T SEE! TOO MUCH GLARE!!! ::crunch::

[Anto]

got bored wanted to figure out what the best was

Meguiars has 6 votes but according to jung918 it's too glossy


6 to 1 is a bomb ass ratio. meg's FTW

[kuruptR]

I hate the greasy armor all look, after time it tends to build up and fill in the textures in the dash. A buddy of mine used armor all on his dry dash.... next day BIG ASS crack down the middle.

I uses leather conditioner from meguires, it doesnt leave it greasy just cleans it up... so it seems? probably does nothing haha.

[JRas]

6 to 1 is a bomb ass ratio. meg's FTW

kuruptR (http://www.zilvia.net/f/member.php?u=5321) vote now 7 to 1

[ranger240]

its a funny trade off here in new england.. compared to you lucky cali owners our cars look like shit from the outside but great on the inside... havent seen a cracked local s13 dash yet.

does anyone want to set up a socal to southern new england chassis shell for dash exchange?

[supercleans13]

all that sounds good, but you guys didnt mention... not to put anything heavy or not to bang the dash when you listen to music or make sure your girlfriends dont put their feet up on the dash.

[Rayne]

i just carry a soft micro fiber cloth in my car, i wipe it down every morning while my car warms up before i go to work, works great and never gets stained or dirty

You beat me to the punch.

[apexhumper]

make sure your girlfriends dont put their feet up on the dash.

That pisses me off, same as when they push the floor mat back so it folds up AHH!!
Oh yeah and dont let chicks try to mount you in a 240 either, last time I did that I kept thinking "this hoe is scratching the shit out of my interior with her damn heels" haha I almost stopped because it was bugging me so bad lol

Hey are all these cracked dash issues just with S13s or S14's also? I have a '95, have used armor all and my dash is in perfect shape so far (didnt use it very often) after reading this I wont use it just to make sure but just wondering if this is also an issue for S14 guys.

[revat619]

yes i have an s14 as well. it cracked cuz of armor all. I bought a dash mat. now i dont care.

[Eyemfaster]

any idea what to do if i just used some armor all already? i want to start using meguiars but i want to know if there's anything to reverse armor all's effects.

[Ninjabread]

I use this weird stuff, I think it's called aerospace101. It has fps protection, and doesnt leave it all nasty shiney

I correct myself, its aerospace 303.

http://www.303products.com/tech/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=428&CFID=8262019&CFTOKEN=41050271

[JRas]

I correct myself, its aerospace 303.

http://www.303products.com/tech/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=428&CFID=8262019&CFTOKEN=41050271

may be good but it's considerable more than the others at $14.95.

[Ninjabread]

Bah, its worth the money.

Gotta pay to play!

Besides, i can shit 15$ out my ass.... kids money.

[apexhumper]

^ That would be a neat trick

[Rittmeister]

Bringing this back up in hopes of seeing pictures of revat619's dash mat.

[apexhumper]

Yeah I'd like a peek at that too

[EDacIouSX]

lets see.
used armor all, check.
dash gets cracked, check.

I've used it for like 3 years now, s14 zenki dash is still mint.

[revat619]

I've used it for like 3 years now, s14 zenki dash is still mint.

dont use it for a few days and watch what happens.....

[JRas]

may be too big... you'd laugh if told you what I used

edit was too big click it:
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/7708/img1899oi9.jpg

[murda-c]

do you use water?

[unicoladron]

i use meguiar's as well...because i'm carrrrr crazy!
http://www.classicchocolatecars.com/images/IMG_0703_1.JPG

[JRas]

do you use water?

Nope, Leather Vinyl Renewer from a Honda care kit :keke:

[Project S13]

has anybody stoped using meguiars and experienced a crack dash?

[Razi]

Aerospace 303 is awesome.

[240drifter1]

Vacume Cleaner. And call it a day
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p61/kornothekob/190084_199329980100414_100000702397231_583504_7454 506_n.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p61/kornothekob/DSC_0025.jpg

[Project S13]

how about if you stop using aerospace 303, would it then crack your dash?

[Project S13]

Vacume Cleaner. And call it a day
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p61/kornothekob/190084_199329980100414_100000702397231_583504_7454 506_n.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p61/kornothekob/DSC_0025.jpg



thats preety sic, how you do that. not trying to copy just curiouse.
but how bout if i spilled something on my dash, how would i clean that safetly.

[S14kouki_10]

where to get s14 dash mat??

[satek]

^ make it..

[daftphunk]

Damn I've used armor all a few times. Didn't know it would crack my shit! Thank god mine hasn't yet. I hope it doesn't, but it's not in the greatest shape so I prob. wouldn't mind it.

[speedgod^s13]

Put me down for 303 as well. Gives a nice shine, but is not extremely glossy. Another plus, is that it's earth friendly. :love: For the cost it's not that bad, because it doesn't take a lot to do all of my door panels, trim, and dash. I live in Hawaii, so I should know about keeping my dash crack free. :bigok:

[Chaluska]

Besides, i can shit 15$ out my ass....

pics or BS

[chiboy002]

has anybody stoped using meguiars and experienced a crack dash?
meguiars is one of the quality off the shelf car care companies. Theyre stuff is like lotion so it keeps the dash moistened, for lack of better words, so that it prevents drying which will then lead to cracking.

However, none of this stuff will keep your dash from cracking alone. The sun does horrible things to the foam and vinyl, so buy a sunshade before you buy dash care products. That's where the most protection comes from.

[axiomatik]

god, look at the reflections from that fleece. that would be so distracting.

[KiLLeR2001]

I wish I would have saw this thread years ago. I used ArmorAll on my mint dash and now I have two big cracks in it :(

[HayaiSaru]

Mother's protectent spray works gooooood

[Project S13]

god, look at the reflections from that fleece. that would be so distracting.

dam your coupe looks exactly like mine, minus the rims. ups for the two tones lol

[240sxpert]

Are there any all-natural solutions to make or use?