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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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Anyone use 303 on their 4 gen stitched dashboard? It's really the only stuff recommended for tonneau covers and other vinyl/leather/plastic things. I have used it on previous vehicles and have gotten a nice clean looking dash without the armor all shine. I just was not sure how it would affect the stitching.

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Old Mar 17, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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i use meguiars quik detail wipes, they work well and dont leave that wet shiny look
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Steeled
Anyone use 303 on their 4 gen stitched dashboard? It's really the only stuff recommended for tonneau covers and other vinyl/leather/plastic things. I have used it on previous vehicles and have gotten a nice clean looking dash without the armor all shine. I just was not sure how it would affect the stitching.

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I buy 303 by the gallon. I use it on my dash, and most of the interior. I also use it on all the black parts on the interior. So far the dash looks just like new. I will say that when the sun shines on it after you have put it on that it emits kind of a nasty smell for a few weeks. But IMHO the benefit outweighs the negative.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 10:35 AM
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The sport stitched dash is best treated with just a wet cloth. Using anything else will soon leave a plastic shine.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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The sport stitched dash is best treated with just a wet cloth.
x2. That is all I ever cleaned the interior with. That is why I buy black interiors. Wipe the interior down with a wet cloth and it looks new..
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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I use only Mother's.... and the smell is amazing! the only problem is I keep getting tempted to try a bit.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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The sport stitched dash is best treated with just a wet cloth. Using anything else will soon leave a plastic shine.

303 will not leave a shine. It leaves a mat finish that looks like new. The protective properties are second to none. I have used it religiously for years and my stuff (exterior and interior) always looks like new. Hell even my driveway is protected where the overspray gets on it from doing the tires. Bottom line.... NO SHINE
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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i really dislike the high gloss left behind by all the products i've tried. thx for the suggestion on the 303
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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I am gonna try Armor all Natural, it is supposed give the high gloss just a matte finish.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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Thanks for the replies.

My experience is that 303 is a superior product to everything else. I use the 303 fabric guard waterproofing on the boat canvas and mooring cover too. There are some good deals on Ebay to buy the 303 products. I also bought the 303 cloth wipes. Cannot wait to try those.

What does everyone use to clean their leather seats?

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