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Old 01-06-2001, 09:12 PM
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Default Cleaning interior...black grainy dash area

What's the best method to clean this....after my car returned from the panel shop, the dash area has a "dusty, grey/black" look that was never there before. Anyone have a method to get back the "as delivered" look, ie: low sheen, really black...
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Not low sheen, but even coverage - Lexol Vinylex...used by lots of forum mems.
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Default I use Zaino Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss. It works great on the dash and . . .

all of the plastic pieces inside and outside the car. The Z-16 is not a high-gloss slippery finish like Armor-All, it is nice and clean and dry.
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Agreed. It works great.
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Ditto. I use Zaino Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss.
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Default Mini California duster is all I ever use on the black grainy dash. Everything else shines, which is

bad. I have been tempted to use Lexol Vinylex since it returns plastic and rubber to a new state but the Cali duster gets the dust off.
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ditto the mini duster, works great around my workstation too.
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Default Ivan, try the Z-16. Apply it sparingly, leave it on for a few minutes, then wipe with a dry cloth.

It still may shine (barely) for a day or two, but that quickly goes away. It's amazing how it brings the dash area back to its original black shade. Do 1/2 at a time and you'll see just how gray your dash has become. This is particularly noticeable in my Roadster since there is more opportunity for light to come into the car.

I was skeptical at first because I really wanted to avoid any shine or glare reflected off the windshield. I am very happy with the results.

HTH
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Lexol Vinylex or Zaino Z-16 will work.
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Great for all you Americans, I'll have to see if I can get the "Z" products here in Oz
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