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      07-11-2008, 04:29 PM   #1
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Treatment of Plastic Parts

I notice that some of our interior plastic parts are showing dust (our interior is black), particularly the tonneau cover. Any thoughts on using Armour-all on the plastic? I know that it adds a little gloss, but not sure if that is good or bad. Any thoughts? What do other people use to clean the interior?
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I notice that some of our interior plastic parts are showing dust (our interior is black), particularly the tonneau cover. Any thoughts on using Armour-all on the plastic? I know that it adds a little gloss, but not sure if that is good or bad. Any thoughts? What do other people use to clean the interior?
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Do not use ArmorAll. It looks great when applied but it is harsh to the materials in the long run.

I use Poorboy's World Natural Look Dressing. It does not give it such a "fake" super glossy look. It gives it just enough gloss to look clean.

You can get it here: http://www.autogeek.net/pbnl16.html
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People used to say Armour all was bad for your interior but I never found it to be a problem but then again, it's not like I used it a lot.

I noticed the tonneau cover was kind of bland so I used the Armour all wipes and lo and behold, it looks awesome now. I probably won't use it on the rest of the interior parts though.s
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      07-11-2008, 08:36 PM   #4
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I notice that BMW offers "BMW Plastic Care Emulsion". Has anyone used this, and have a recommendation?
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      07-12-2008, 03:22 AM   #5
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Armor All has a low shine - matt version of their protectant.

Low Shine Protectant
Natural Matte Finish From The Most Trusted Name in Car Care

It's hard to improve upon a car's rich, natural beauty. Low Shine Protectant restores the pristine, "like new" appearance of your dash with minimal gloss. Our proprietary formula, specially engineered to minimize reflective light, will protect your vehicle from harmful elements like UV, while revealing its captivating, natural, low-gloss finish.


Ideal for cars with matte finishes
Helps prevent cracking, fading, discoloration & premature aging
Enhances your vehicle's deep, rich look while minimizing gloss
Renews & revitalizes vinyl, rubber & plastic

Tips & Tricks: It's better to spray protectant directly onto the surface rather than a cloth to maximize its cleaning and protective agents.
For great Tips & Tricks on taking care of your car, visit the Armor All® Owner Center: www.aa-ownercenter.com

Where to Use:

Dashboards
Vinyl Seats
Door Panels







Consoles
Tires/Trim
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Attention: Not for use on floors, vehicle controls (pedals, grips, steering wheels), bench or cycle seats, cycle tires, brake drums and other surfaces where slipperiness may be hazardous.

Usage Directions: 1.
Shake well.
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Apply liberally to a clean cloth and spread evenly, or spray onto surface.
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Wipe off excess.
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Apply as needed to maintain surface appearance and protection.

Available Sizes:
16oz.


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+1 i like 303 or 1Z cockpit premium....AA is horrible and will cause your dash to crack over time
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I notice that some of our interior plastic parts are showing dust (our interior is black), particularly the tonneau cover. Any thoughts on using Armour-all on the plastic? I know that it adds a little gloss, but not sure if that is good or bad. Any thoughts? What do other people use to clean the interior?
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Wipe with a dampened, not wet, 100% cotton washcloth, follow with a 100% cotton drying towel/washcloth, pick-up the dust/greeblies with a Swiffer - http://www.swiffer.com/swiffer/en_US/duster.do

This method is perfect for a garaged, weekend warrior, not exposed to 'unstable' influences, like, GF's, or, children, or, even worse, your drunk buddies.:wink:
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I'd use a decent microfiber towel for cleaning the dust. If you need fluid for cleaning use 303 protectant with the microfiber. Once a month or two use 303 protectant on all plastic/vinyl for the UV protection.
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+1 i like 303 or 1Z cockpit premium....AA is horrible and will cause your dash to crack over time
2nd this one Einszett Cockpit is probably the best stuff out there for a matte finish.

this leaves no grease or sheen to the finish, cleans and protects.
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I use Zaino leather in a bottle on all interior vinyl and leather. It does not add any gloss at all. I use Zaino CS on all interior trim with a clear seal (wood trim). Zaino products are very dust repellent and have UV protection. Everything looks new except my floor mats. All the dust falls to the floor so I have to shake them out more often.
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I've used Vinylex for years. Its great and has UV protectant.

http://www.lexol.com/vinindex.html

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Thanks for the advice. I did try the BMW product, and it seems to work well. Cleans and doesn't leave much of a gloss.
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