Looking to clean the grey knurled plastic

iamholam · 25th April 2008, 13:37

Hi there

I'm looking to clean the grey textured plastic on the rest of the dash as there seems to be a off coloured mark on the passenger side. (seems something may have been stuck there...)

What do you recommend to get this off as it's in between the texture so must be strong enough to get at it but not too strong that it destroys the dash!

Thanks

civicfan · 25th April 2008, 14:15

I would try WD40 first, if it won't help, perhaps alcohol?

iamholam · 25th April 2008, 14:48

Sorry I have to check...

WD40 on the dash plastic?

bucketp · 25th April 2008, 15:12

WD40 cleans a multitude of things, I had new double glazing installed and that was what they told me to use to clean my upvc, its truly a multifunction product.

iamholam · 25th April 2008, 15:16

Ok!

I will see how it goes! Do you recommend just cleaning the affected area (by spraying directly on) or spray it onto a cloth and giving it a good buff from there?

robbo51 · 25th April 2008, 15:53

Strewth..WD-40!!
Not on your life!!
Meguiars Interior Cleaner
OR
Damp cloth

Kremmen · 25th April 2008, 16:00

I got some Matt Interior Dash Wipes a while back and they are like baby wipes but dry to a matt finish.

Nothing worse than a shiny dash in the sun (IMO).

PJS · 25th April 2008, 18:41

Einszett Cockpit Premium or 303 Aerospace Protectant

robbo51 · 25th April 2008, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJS

Einszett Cockpit Premium or 303 Aerospace Protectant

...isnt this used in the Airbus A-380 Pottsy??

Here:
Clean and Shiny Store - Einszett Cockpit Premium (Powered by CubeCart)
and here:
Pro-detailing.co.uk :: 303 Aerospace Protectant (2oz)

Nemesis · 25th April 2008, 19:38

WD-40 all the way!! Amazing stuff - cleans everything from glue residues to alloy wheels!

Oh, and spray some on the underside of your mower - it stops the grass sticking to it so you can wash it off easily....

Nemesis · 25th April 2008, 19:39

...oh, and it was invented for use on rockets!!

copland · 4th May 2008, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

...oh, and it was invented for use on rockets!!

Quite apt then...

robbo51 · 4th May 2008, 17:27

WD - 40 might be OK for outside of the car, but on the dash!!!????
No way Jose!!

copland · 4th May 2008, 17:43

I remember back in the day when I had a vinyl roof on my Hillman Hunter and was told to refresh it with a mixture of petrol and engine oil worked a treat but I wouldn't recommend it on a dash even on a cheap old car - stick with specialist dash cleaners like robbo says...

NEEMSTAR · 4th May 2008, 17:44

Joey Green

interesting read

robbo51 · 4th May 2008, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEEMSTAR

Joey Green

interesting read

Useful?
Attract fish
Cure Mange

BTW NEEMSTAR: How about becoming a supporter?
You've made 500+ posts.
How about supporting the forum?
.....and you get a sticker for your car

Dimplyred · 4th May 2008, 19:39

And you'll be able to talk to people like Robbo and I in the chatbox, but don't let that put you off.

Dimplyred · 4th May 2008, 19:40

....... and your username will turn red.

NEEMSTAR · 4th May 2008, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Useful?
Attract fish
Cure Mange

BTW NEEMSTAR: How about becoming a supporter?
You've made 500+ posts.
How about supporting the forum?
.....and you get a sticker for your car

says wacky uses, not necessarily useful

i don't have a paypal account
i don't want the sticker because i wouldn't stick it on my car (even took my dealer one off)
but i don't mind paying the sticker fee by debit card or something to have a red username and support

? how do i do it

robbo51 · 4th May 2008, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEEMSTAR

says wacky uses, not necessarily useful

i don't have a paypal account
i don't want the sticker because i wouldn't stick it on my car (even took my dealer one off)
but i don't mind paying the sticker fee by debit card or something to have a red username and support

? how do i do it

PM to Pottsy is my best advice

25th April 2008, 13:37	#1 (permalink)
iamholam Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 9th April 2008 Location: Livingston Posts: 200 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Looking to clean the grey knurled plastic Hi there I'm looking to clean the grey textured plastic on the rest of the dash as there seems to be a off coloured mark on the passenger side. (seems something may have been stuck there...) What do you recommend to get this off as it's in between the texture so must be strong enough to get at it but not too strong that it destroys the dash! Thanks

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25th April 2008, 14:15	#2 (permalink)
civicfan Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 13th September 2007 Posts: 757 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I would try WD40 first, if it won't help, perhaps alcohol?

25th April 2008, 14:48	#3 (permalink)
iamholam Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 9th April 2008 Location: Livingston Posts: 200 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Sorry I have to check... WD40 on the dash plastic?

25th April 2008, 15:12	#4 (permalink)
bucketp Exiled Englishman Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd October 2007 Location: Peebles, Scottish Borders Posts: 379 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	WD40 cleans a multitude of things, I had new double glazing installed and that was what they told me to use to clean my upvc, its truly a multifunction product.

25th April 2008, 15:16	#5 (permalink)
iamholam Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 9th April 2008 Location: Livingston Posts: 200 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Ok! I will see how it goes! Do you recommend just cleaning the affected area (by spraying directly on) or spray it onto a cloth and giving it a good buff from there?

25th April 2008, 15:53	#6 (permalink)
robbo51 Diesel of course Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,133 Thanks: 49 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts iTrader: (0)	Strewth..WD-40!! Not on your life!! Meguiars Interior Cleaner OR Damp cloth

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,638 Thanks: 8 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	I got some Matt Interior Dash Wipes a while back and they are like baby wipes but dry to a matt finish. Nothing worse than a shiny dash in the sun (IMO).

25th April 2008, 18:41	#8 (permalink)
PJS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th May 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 432 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts iTrader: (0)	Einszett Cockpit Premium or 303 Aerospace Protectant

25th April 2008, 19:38	#10 (permalink)
Nemesis Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 9th March 2008 Location: Wearside, UK Posts: 127 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	WD-40 all the way!! Amazing stuff - cleans everything from glue residues to alloy wheels! Oh, and spray some on the underside of your mower - it stops the grass sticking to it so you can wash it off easily....

25th April 2008, 19:39	#11 (permalink)
Nemesis Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 9th March 2008 Location: Wearside, UK Posts: 127 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	...oh, and it was invented for use on rockets!!

4th May 2008, 17:27	#13 (permalink)
robbo51 Diesel of course Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,133 Thanks: 49 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts iTrader: (0)	WD - 40 might be OK for outside of the car, but on the dash!!!???? No way Jose!!

4th May 2008, 17:43	#14 (permalink)
copland More gadgets than Bond! Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 11th March 2008 Location: Marsden, Huddersfield Posts: 132 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I remember back in the day when I had a vinyl roof on my Hillman Hunter and was told to refresh it with a mixture of petrol and engine oil worked a treat but I wouldn't recommend it on a dash even on a cheap old car - stick with specialist dash cleaners like robbo says...

4th May 2008, 17:44	#15 (permalink)
NEEMSTAR Nobody gets out alive Rocketship door handle Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: In your mind Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 27 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts iTrader: (0)	Joey Green interesting read

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,865 Thanks: 17 Thanked 81 Times in 80 Posts iTrader: (0)	And you'll be able to talk to people like Robbo and I in the chatbox, but don't let that put you off.

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,865 Thanks: 17 Thanked 81 Times in 80 Posts iTrader: (0)	....... and your username will turn red.