cleaning dash board and console

dqf8279 · 07-29-2005, 10:16 PM

What kind of cloth is recommended to clean the dust and smudges on ht econsole and dash board?

Silver 2005 pkg# 3

Bill Merchant · 07-30-2005, 02:41 AM

[font=Comic Sans MS:c8b01e8016]First, I wiped the hard interior surfaces (dash, doors, etc.) down with 303 Protectant. In addition to protecting from UV, it has anti-static compounds to keep the plastic from attracting dust. Second, for touchups I use a microfiber cloth, available at auto and kitchen supply stores.

Quick and easy.[/font:c8b01e8016]

bobc · 07-30-2005, 03:58 PM

303 and swifters

mouztrpd · 07-30-2005, 11:31 PM

What about the painted surfaces? 303 seems to smear like crazy on these. I tried glass cleaner but my wife hid that from me since the owner's manual says it's a no-no.

Bill Merchant · 07-31-2005, 12:23 AM

[font=Comic Sans MS:17bb9ae403]303 only looks smeary if you don't polish it with a dry cloth/swiffer. It looks really nice, very matte, when you let it dry and polish. It seems to make the color more intense.[/font:17bb9ae403]

mouztrpd · 07-31-2005, 01:43 PM

I applied as you instructed and it looks very good.
Thanks, I guess I had quit 5 minutes before the miracle on my first attempt.

07-29-2005, 10:16 PM	#1
dqf8279 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	cleaning dash board and console What kind of cloth is recommended to clean the dust and smudges on ht econsole and dash board? Silver 2005 pkg# 3

07-30-2005, 02:41 AM	#2
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 4,100 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 18 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Friends: 60	Re: cleaning dash board and console [font=Comic Sans MS:c8b01e8016]First, I wiped the hard interior surfaces (dash, doors, etc.) down with 303 Protectant. In addition to protecting from UV, it has anti-static compounds to keep the plastic from attracting dust. Second, for touchups I use a microfiber cloth, available at auto and kitchen supply stores. Quick and easy.[/font:c8b01e8016]

07-31-2005, 12:23 AM	#5
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 4,100 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 18 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Friends: 60	Re: cleaning dash board and console [font=Comic Sans MS:17bb9ae403]303 only looks smeary if you don't polish it with a dry cloth/swiffer. It looks really nice, very matte, when you let it dry and polish. It seems to make the color more intense.[/font:17bb9ae403]

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07-30-2005, 03:58 PM	#3
bobc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Durham, NH Posts: 360 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	303 and swifters

07-30-2005, 11:31 PM	#4
mouztrpd Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 80 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	What about the painted surfaces? 303 seems to smear like crazy on these. I tried glass cleaner but my wife hid that from me since the owner's manual says it's a no-no.

07-31-2005, 01:43 PM	#6
mouztrpd Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 80 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I applied as you instructed and it looks very good. Thanks, I guess I had quit 5 minutes before the miracle on my first attempt.