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Cleaning 156 dashboard
What is the best way to clean the update 156 dashboard? I once used a damp chamois, but small particles remained in the rough texture of the finish.
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13-01-2008
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Member car: 2003 156 JTS 2.0 Veloce
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
I washed mine down when I first got my car with a bucket of very diluted washing up liquid and an old face flannel, then dried it with a towel. It was easy and looks great.
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13-01-2008
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
Best thing to use is very clean damp microfibre cloth with a little mild soap solution, for the gauges I use wipes that are designed to clean LCD screens, avoid using ammonia based products. I also avoid using dash trim treatment products.
Cheers...
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13-01-2008
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
I use Cockpit Premium from einszett Car Care Products | Interior & Exterior and a microfibre cloth - leaves the dash looking clean, but with a matt finish.
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
Cockpit shine from Halfords, Comes up great and smells nice too
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
Think it is mail order only (never seen it in Halfords) - but it is well worth it as it's the only one I've found that doesn't leave a horrible shiny finish.
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
Originally Posted by CraigM
Think it is mail order only (never seen it in Halfords) - but it is well worth it as it's the only one I've found that doesn't leave a horrible shiny finish.
I think i will have to give it a go then
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
Have a look at Car Interior Detailing - Autopia Car Detailing Forum
For a low gloss sheen, I would use Poorboys, very easy to use and a nice smell. Over the years I have tried a number of cleaners but for me, Poorboys stands out as the best.
I use a dishwashing sponge, spray a small amount onto the sponge, a common problem is to apply to much, wipe the plastic, leave for a few minutes and buff with a MF cloth.
If you have any problems with greasy marks or you want a perfect finish, clean the dashboard with something like Autoglyms interior cleaner and then apply the dressing
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
Amoral matt dash wipes bring it up great, an on all models
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14-01-2008
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
Do you guys have armorall products over there?
I have used their cleaning wipes basically a chux cloth with some solution in it.
Worked awesome, made the dash look basically new, very black but not shiny.
Last did it over two months ago and it still looks good.
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14-01-2008
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
Originally Posted by The Stig
Amoral matt dash wipes bring it up great, an on all models 
dats dem,
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
I dont use anything else i hate shinney dash's and the sprays go every where
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
Originally Posted by The Stig
Amoral matt dash wipes bring it up great, an on all models 
Originally Posted by Skippy156
Do you guys have armorall products over there?
I have used their cleaning wipes basically a chux cloth with some solution in it.
Worked awesome, made the dash look basically new, very black but not shiny.
Last did it over two months ago and it still looks good.
Originally Posted by The Stig
I dont use anything else i hate shinney dash's and the sprays go every where
HUMMmmm I have a bottle of the Amoral pump spray in the back of the car, I used it on the Jags dash when i had it and it was a bit shinny. Are you sure it's OK on the Facelift Dash on the post 2002 156
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
Meguiars Foam
Not shiny, and lasts quite a while
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15-01-2008
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
i use a dry clean towel to dust it once a week, it doesnt need anything else.
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15-01-2008
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
Originally Posted by Laurie hanbury
What is the best way to clean the update 156 dashboard? I once used a damp chamois, but small particles remained in the rough texture of the finish.
damp chamois all the way  use a feather duster or lint free cloth to get rid of the particles. works for me
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
Damp microfibre is all you need, that dash looks awful with products.
And I do have £100'ss of products!
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
my old dear bought me a microfibre wash mit thing for crimbo, i just cant bring my self to use it i feel like such a camp geek with it on
i think i'll wash my car really early so no one see's me with it
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15-01-2008
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Re: Cleaning 156 dashboard
Easiest way is with some foam cleaner and some old packing foam, cleans it great and leaves no bits.
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