tkhover

Hi Guys...loving my new TT. Quick question....I need some suggestions on what you guys use to keep the dash clean. I don't want to use anything that is going to make the black glossy. I prefer to keep it looking its original matte, non glossy finish. Appreciate any help.

Thanks

Tom

Vegas-roadster

I've never had to use anything other than water. Unless you are a sloppy eater/drinker, all you have is dust. I have always avoided anything that might make the dash look darker because it enhances heat absorption and thus cracking. Oils tend to hold heat in so I avoid them too.

DHFerguson

I've been very happy with Armor All Natural Finish Detailer Protectant. It has no sheen and makes surfaces look like new, not 'just detailed'.

Huey52

Treat lightly with 303 Aerospace [Protectant] and then as others have said just dust. UV protection, non-greasy and no sheen if lightly applied.

tkhover

Thanks guys for the suggestions...much appreciated.

Tom

Huey52

I understand the concern for solar-loading heat absorption in your clime, but a darker color is actually advantageous to cut glare. Like black grease paint applied below a football receiver's eyes.

Vegas-roadster

Agree that a flat black is desired to eliminate reflection glare and reflected image of the dash on the windshield. All the more reason to avoid putting anything on that makes the dash shine since this increases glare. However, scientific studies have shown that grease paint near an athletes' eyes does nothing to reduce glare, its all psychological. If you look at where most of the black is applied, it is physically impossible to get a reflection into the eye from most of the surface that is covered in black.

jsilas

Mix low-suds Woolite 1:12 with water, and enjoy a nice easy cleaner that works for virtually all interior surfaces with no gloss or other residue left behind. I've been using this for years.

Huey52

Well, then I was psycho as it made a perceptual difference to me. It's actually more of a higher light absorption and thereby relative definition clarity than strict glare-reflection thing. A bit like wearing high contrast yellow lenses. Best we had back in the day. Likely the scientists never played 'ball.

And as you may know 303 Aerospace was developed specifically for the .. wait for it ... Aerospace industry to provide UV protection without glare (aircraft cockpits in particular ... and yes, I have military experience in this perceptual area as well).

KurtEiger

Einzette (1z). It's satin/matte finish, and anti static. Can be used on dash, piano black trim, clear plastic, etc., great stuff.