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Cleaning interior door panels / dash

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by RLMoody, Jul 18, 2019.

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  1. Jul 18, 2019 at 4:26 AM
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    Honestly I am very disappointed with the way the interior door panels and dash looks on my 2017 Tacoma. I have tried several cleaners and dressings but my door panels always look streaked and smudged. To make it worse the panels scratch easily, show wear and look discolored in some areas. I keep my cars very clean and this to me looks terrible. I just wash them with water for now.
    Has anyone found a cleaner that makes these interiors look good? I just want it to look clean like the rest of the truck.
     
    RLMoody, Jul 18, 2019
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    303 and those same cheap Amazon microfiber.
     
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    +1 for the 303.
     
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    i keep hearing great things about 303. Gonna have to give it a try!
     
    ryan760, Jul 18, 2019
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    Another vote for Nextzett.

    I don't care for the glossy finish left by 303
     
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    I use 303 and I've found you need to wipe it off thoroughly after application. And, don't spray on the surface, spray on your microfiber cloth then apply. The idea is you want it to do it's cleaning job and then leave a very light, not too glossy finish. It lasts a long time and only requires a bit of water on a microfiber to clean and bring it back between applications. (2-3 months or so)
     
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    I've been using the cheap microfiber cloths and Meguiar's interior detailer. Gotta follow the instructions though: Wipe on, then polish off.

    The interior does scratch easy / "absorb" sand and dirt / get filthy again in a heart beat.
     
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    +1 for 303, use it interior and exterior
     
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    for the dirt and dust i use a swiffer dry sheet
     
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    I lather that stuff on once a week almost. Mine doesn't get glossy though.
     
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    I dont think 303 is glossy. You cant over apply it as it doesn’t evaporate.

    It certainly has some shine too it, but it isnt armourall glossy/greasy.
     
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    Microfiber cloth and distilled water is what I typically use.
     
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    Does 303 off gas? I've had issues with my last car which had a leather interior and the next morning, the car would have this greasy film on all the windows that became really apparent at night.
     
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    Apparently that's not too much since it's working for you, but I think there's diminishing return with frequent (weekly) applications. I do put it on my tires after every wash which is usually every other week. I like the clean matt finish it gives.
     
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    It's more or less to get rid of the dirt and other stuff floating in the air.
     
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    Those Amazon microfibers suck. All aboard the vibrawipe train!
    VibraWipe Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, Large Size 14.2 x 14.2"es, 8-Pack, Thick and Large All Purpose Cleaning Towel, Microfiber Cloth, Cars, Glass, Window, Machine Washable, Lint-Free
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CFALFXY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    I have like 50 of these. I have washed them maybe ten times now and they still look great. I use griots additive when washing my micro fibers and it works so well at getting all these gunk off the towels!
    $15 Griot's Garage 11078 Micro Fiber and Foam Pad Cleaner 35oz, White
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UQQSSI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
     
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