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usouthnurse · 04-17-2008, 10:53 PM

The sales man at toyota told me that armor all would eat away at the dash. Anyone have any suggestions.

07tundrarider · 04-17-2008, 11:16 PM

thats weird and why? I use meguires quick interior detail. It seems to work well with the odd surface material of the tundras dash. I use to use tire shiner on my dodges dash and it shined a hell of alot more than any interior detailer, but tried it the first time i cleaned my tundra and it didnt work. The dash on the tundra seems to absorb the cleaner.

Deznutjob · 04-17-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 07tundrarider

thats weird and why? I use meguires quick interior detail. It seems to work well with the odd surface material of the tundras dash. I use to use tire shiner on my dodges dash and it shined a hell of alot more than any interior detailer, but tried it the first time i cleaned my tundra and it didnt work. The dash on the tundra seems to absorb the cleaner.

Ya know I've had my truck for a year now and have only whiped down the dash but never treated it with anything. Ya your right the dash does look porous. I'm gonna keep an eye on this thread for a solution. Heck maybe just vaccume it with a brush attachment.

2008_CrewMax · 04-18-2008, 01:20 AM

ill see what my car wash guy does tomorrow

Codiac · 04-18-2008, 12:20 PM

I use one of those swiffer dusting wands. It came with a dusting spray solution and folds up so it fits in my glove box. I just spray the duster and wipe everthing down. Works really good and cuts down the static on the stereo plastic. I had the dealer treat it (not sure what) because it scuffs real easy. Seems to be better now.

ramoine · 04-18-2008, 04:10 PM

I have tried 303 protectant , it sucked , so rule out that one !

hollow point · 04-18-2008, 04:24 PM

like codiac, swiffer duster works good.

SybErkRimInAL · 04-18-2008, 04:29 PM

I've been using Maguires but I hate how it smells. Looking for a replacement.

ramoine · 04-18-2008, 04:30 PM

So , I guess I'll be taking the wife's duster then !

usouthnurse · 04-21-2008, 12:37 PM

I got one of those california dusters, seems to work well, but still looking for a cleaner also

tundratom · 04-21-2008, 02:09 PM

I've been using a slightly damp rag. Here's another question for ya:

How to take out the scratches from the plastic? I've scratched the speedo plastic face and the plastic on the readout in the center of the dash (clock, mpg, etc)....

thanks

ramoine · 04-21-2008, 06:23 PM

Walmart sells a headlight resoring kit , it's for plastic and it's suppose to fill in scratches .

catfish · 04-21-2008, 07:22 PM

I second the California Duster. It works on dash and stereo. Any chemical that somewhat helps the dash, smudges on the stereo. I use the small detail one for everything inside the cab. Even the door jams.

jtruck618 · 04-22-2008, 12:03 AM

Does the area around the stereo knobs fill up with smudges and fingerprints?

Possum · 04-22-2008, 06:51 AM

My 04 Titan had a light-grey dash and it reflected badly in bright sun. It was visible in the windshield and obscured about 20 ft in front of the truck...really irritating. Keep it dull and dark! I usually use a damp towel to swab-out the interior. For petrified dog snot I use Windex vinegar wipes.

04-17-2008, 10:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
usouthnurse Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 7	Cleaning the interior The sales man at toyota told me that armor all would eat away at the dash. Anyone have any suggestions.

04-18-2008, 01:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,685	ill see what my car wash guy does tomorrow __________________ White CrewMax 5.7L <---- Thats All That Matters lift + tires + wheels + stereo + go fast mods + tint + tinted tail lights (you're jealous)

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Codiac Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 665	I use one of those swiffer dusting wands. It came with a dusting spray solution and folds up so it fits in my glove box. I just spray the duster and wipe everthing down. Works really good and cuts down the static on the stereo plastic. I had the dealer treat it (not sure what) because it scuffs real easy. Seems to be better now. __________________ 08 DC 4x4 TRD "screaming tree frog" IBTO "HOLD MY BEER, WATCH THIS"

04-18-2008, 04:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 3,219	I have tried 303 protectant , it sucked , so rule out that one ! __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

04-18-2008, 04:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
SybErkRimInAL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 1,211	I've been using Maguires but I hate how it smells. Looking for a replacement. __________________ Black 08 CM Post purchase Mods/Upgrades (click on item to view pic) 4-piece Billet Grille AFE CAI Borla Dual Catback Projection Halo Headlights

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04-17-2008, 11:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
07tundrarider Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 74	thats weird and why? I use meguires quick interior detail. It seems to work well with the odd surface material of the tundras dash. I use to use tire shiner on my dodges dash and it shined a hell of alot more than any interior detailer, but tried it the first time i cleaned my tundra and it didnt work. The dash on the tundra seems to absorb the cleaner.

04-18-2008, 04:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
hollow point Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 39	like codiac, swiffer duster works good.

04-18-2008, 04:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 3,219	So , I guess I'll be taking the wife's duster then ! __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

04-21-2008, 12:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
usouthnurse Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 7	I got one of those california dusters, seems to work well, but still looking for a cleaner also __________________ 08 Tundra DC

04-21-2008, 02:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
tundratom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: az Posts: 249	I've been using a slightly damp rag. Here's another question for ya: How to take out the scratches from the plastic? I've scratched the speedo plastic face and the plastic on the readout in the center of the dash (clock, mpg, etc).... thanks __________________ 07 Tundra DCab 4x4 SR5 TRD 5.7L, Leer 180R shell, BFG AT KO LT285-65-18 85 VW Westfalia Vanagon (w/ locker and granny gear) 56 VW Ragtop 04 Honda Accord (wifes car)

04-21-2008, 06:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 3,219	Walmart sells a headlight resoring kit , it's for plastic and it's suppose to fill in scratches . __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

04-21-2008, 07:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
catfish Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13	I second the California Duster. It works on dash and stereo. Any chemical that somewhat helps the dash, smudges on the stereo. I use the small detail one for everything inside the cab. Even the door jams.

04-22-2008, 12:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	Does the area around the stereo knobs fill up with smudges and fingerprints?

04-22-2008, 06:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
Possum Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 159	shiny dash = not good My 04 Titan had a light-grey dash and it reflected badly in bright sun. It was visible in the windshield and obscured about 20 ft in front of the truck...really irritating. Keep it dull and dark! I usually use a damp towel to swab-out the interior. For petrified dog snot I use Windex vinegar wipes.

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