what to use for dashboard and panels??

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should i use a dedicated interior cleaner like dp or use an apc? i know alot of ppl use an apc but what apc should i use?? i dont have a spray bottle so ill have to pick up one of those as well. i need to keep this low cost if at all possible but if need be i can spring for the dp or whatever since im only goin to use this on my own vehicles.

also are these any good for apply paste waxes? using the foam pad by hand is killing me for the vehicle lol
Carrand Gripper™ Microfiber Applicators 2 Pack, wax applicator pads, microfiber pads, polish pads

thanks guys!!
 
This is what everyone is probably going to tell you

APC - Optimum Power Clean™ All Purpose Cleaner 128 oz. Refill
Interior protection - Ultima Interior Guard Plus 12 oz., interior protectant, rubber & vinyl protectant, dash dressing

I've only used this for the interior so far
Sonus Total Eclipse, exterior trim protectant, dash dressing, rubber dressing, plastic protectant

even after doing a OPC wipe down my microfiber application pad was getting really dirty still when applying this product so it seems to have a bit of cleaning power too. Ordered up the Ultima Interior Guard during July 4th and since AG still haven't shipped it yet I haven't tried it yet. But everyone on the forums love it.
 
Rei86 said:
This is what everyone is probably going to tell you
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Not quite everyone, I'm a big fan of Poorboy's NL. Good cleaner and protects without grease or shine. And customers love the vanilla/coconut smell.

One reasonably priced product (now on BOGO!) replaces 2 or 3
 
ScubaCougr said:
Not quite everyone, I'm a big fan of Poorboy's NL. Good cleaner and protects without grease or shine. And customers love the vanilla/coconut smell.

One reasonably priced product (now on BOGO!) replaces 2 or 3
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poorboys nl is great. i also really like the dp cleaner and protectant too so either one of those would work well
 
diluted PowerClean or perhaps Einszett Cockpit Premium
 
what dilution ratio for an apc like megs or optimum power clean?? anyone ever use purple power on the dash and panels??
 
1:10 should be more than enough for dashboard. I use Optimum Power Protectant and it does a decent job in cleaning & protecting
 
lucky417 said:
what dilution ratio for an apc like megs or optimum power clean?? anyone ever use purple power on the dash and panels??
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I did 3:1, about to make a new 10:1 dilution bottle for exterior (engine bay really) and interior and have the 3:1 as a backup.
 
lucky417 said:
what dilution ratio for an apc like megs or optimum power clean?? anyone ever use purple power on the dash and panels??
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I'm afraid to use Purple Power on my wheels much less my dash board.
 
so with opc, the dilution ration is 3:1 for dash and panels and for 303 is 10:1?? am i correct
 
lucky417 said:
so with opc, the dilution ration is 3:1 for dash and panels and for 303 is 10:1?? am i correct
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I was using 20:1 with 303, but recently changed it to 16:1 to make it simple (16oz and 32oz bottles). You don't need any stronger than that.

I just did the math. At 2oz for 32oz bottle you get 64 bottles from a gal (128oz) for $30. Just under 50 cents per.......Haven't done the math on some others like Megs but will.
 
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I use Woolite at a 16:1 dilution. Works just fine even on a moderately dirty interior and it's very inexpensive. Lexus also recommends Woolite for cleaning the leather. They suggest a 10:1 dilution, but I found that to be too soapy. Dampen an mf with a few sprays, wipe down an area, done. I use 303 as a protectant on the vinyl every couple months. Keeps the interior very clean and new looking. For really grimy interiors I use APC+ at 16:1. Haven't found anything that won't tackle including dried soda splatter. Of course there are a ton of other products if you really like to spend money or try new products.
 
After its clean apply some 303 aerospace protectant...gives the dash and panels a brand new look without the greasy residue some products leave behind.
 
cool thanks guys ill try some 303 at 16:1 ratio and see how that works.
 
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