cleaning painted dash

[kingdave9]

I recently repainted my entire interior from maroon to black.

I used a strong adhesive and duplicolor vinyl and fabric paint and it looks good.

However, what should I use to clean my interior with now?

Thanks,

Dave

[aero]

Is it dirty.. or just looking for something to keep it clean with?

Since its painted, Im not sure what would be safe for it, the last thing you would want is to use something, then leave it in the sun, and end up with a neon green dash. I would probably just use a damp cloth to keep it clean every once in a while.

[kingdave9]

Thanks for the reply.

Yeah, it's not dirty yet, I'm just trying to plan ahead.

I was hoping there would be some type of cleaner I could use, but I will just use a damp cloth if need be.

[NAiL05]

Water and some cloth? Type G should know. I wouldnt go with anything too strong cuz it prob eat the paint or dull it out.

[mndude07]

I have painted my interior with Duplicolor vinyl and fabric paint as well. This is what I use to clean and protect the painted surface, so far it has not harmed it or removed paint at all. The very first time you use the wipes, they may have a black residue on them from the paint even if its well dried, but the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc times it should be fine and won't take off the paint.

[honda92ex]

the wipes mentioned work well, and i think there is also another product that helps protect it from the sun, and i also think it comes in wipes.

[kingdave9]

Thanks guys, good to hear.

Sorry I really can't read the label on the can, what is it called?

Also can you get it way up here in Canuck land?

I have painted my interior with Duplicolor vinyl and fabric paint as well. This is what I use to clean and protect the painted surface, so far it has not harmed it or removed paint at all. The very first time you use the wipes, they may have a black residue on them from the paint even if its well dried, but the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc times it should be fine and won't take off the paint.

[mndude07]

Thanks guys, good to hear.

Sorry I really can't read the label on the can, what is it called?

Also can you get it way up here in Canuck land?

They are Meguiars all surface quick detailing wipes.
I have no idea if they are available up there....any similar wipe by meguairs should be good, just stay away from armor all, i just recently heard its not too good for your interior.

[Shay91Racer]

so if u dnt mind dis really question, how long did it take u 2 do ur dash?

[kingdave9]

Thanks mndude07! I'll see what I can find.

Shay91Racer: Good question. I started on Saturday afternoon and finished assembling everything on Tuesday.

The main thing was the prep. I scrubbed everything down with soap and water and then used 99% isopropal alcohol to clean away the left over dirt.

I would say it was a total of about 15 hours.

I still have to do the carpet, which I'm ordering online, and the seats, I've ordered custom seatcovers for the time being.

It wasn't that bad, I just kept patient and went one step at a time!

[Shay91Racer]

well since my car is like completely out of commission 4 da time being... i might take out my dash n paint it. im goin 4 da very non oem look. blue n white n orange (on da little pieces, maybe). so where u gettin da custom seat covers from. im trying to find some myself.. one's that i pic the color and style.

[Shay91Racer]

another question... how long does it take 2 actually take da dash out?

[kingdave9]

I'm getting the seat covers off Ebay for now, I purchased them from here: http://stores.ebay.com/SEAT-GUARDS-SEAT-COVERS

As for taking out the dash, it probably took about 25 minutes. I took apart one piece at a time and it wasn't bad at all.

[C91BLX7]

Would Armor all work?

[kingdave9]

Would Armor all work?

I've been told to stay away from Armor all.