I need a few hints on cleaners. Because I have cleaned my dash in my truck and it always seems to show a greasy streak. It never really comes out to perfection. Does anyone have any hints.
thanks

 

I have been using a Product called TLC (Tough Little Cleaner). I had the same problems you are describing and I have tried everything that posters have suggested in the past. When I ordered some Cherry Wet Wax I spoke to the owner, Rick and he suggested I try this on my dash. It has worked better than anything I have tried in the past. The other problem I always hated was the dressings that were suggested. I personlly like a natural appearance but want some protection so I tried some of his interior dressing and it worked great also. Try this:
Coats Car Care

 

Maybe it's just coincidence, but it appears there's a lot of "pushing" on Cherry Wet Wax and coatsproducts recently. If this stuff is so great and been around so long, why is it so hard to find?
Try these sites, "Snake"
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/
http://www.autofanatics.com/carcarecorner1.html
The Autopia site is a wealth of information from car-care pros. Both sites offer excellent mail service on a wide variety of products.

 

This has been tossed around a lot on the board. A lot of us use the Ford Vinyl and Leather cleaner. It seems to work really well on the dash. I think it's about $4-5 for a good size bottle of it at the dealer.

 

Try "Pledge" furniture polish. It's cheap AND it works! I've used it on every car I've owned since the 70's and it even works well for leather. The wax/oil in it replenishes vinyl, leather and paint. I rub it into the leather steering wheel - it cleans it and I have had NO wear there. It leaves even the clear plastic on the spedo spotless. Use a soft rag (I use cloth diapers) to apply, then to remove excess. Try "Pledge" furniture polish. It's cheap AND it works! I've used it on every car I've owned and it even works well for leather. The wax/oil in it replenishes vinyl, leather and paint. I rub it into the leather steering wheel - it cleans it and I have had NO wear there. It leaves even the clear plastic on the spedo spotless. Use a soft rag (I use cloth diapers) to apply, then to remove excess. BONUS: It comes in several scents that make the truck smell fresh!

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* Black/gold, custom bed trim, tint, VentShades
* K&N, cat-back duals, Class III Tow, Logo Hitch
* IttyBitty 1.02" "Super Cool" (HA!) Radiator (for NOW)
* Westin step bars, factory splash guards, custom pop-up bed deck
* Magellan GPS, CD Changer, Keyless Entry touchpad
* 1 Year/24,000 Mile Average - 13.7MPG, Best 16.3MPG, Worst 11.4MPG (normal bed deck and equipment load: 400 lb.)
* RainX FastWax weekly, max. days dirty: 3
* Problems after 1 year: ZERO

 

Lysol floor cleaner... 1/2 cup to 1 gallon and use rag, dip in mixture, ring out, and go over everything in the truck...

you should see how much crud comes off the steering wheel...

then if you'd like, do a vinyl/leather conditioner

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The Tannery ( a spray can); cheap, available, effective.