Just got a "new" dash, best product to use on it

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Dash from a 1989 Porsche going into my 1986 Porsche. It's basically the last piece of restore job exterior/interior on my baby. It has zero cracks which is rare for these cars. It's black vinyl. Car sits in the garage under a cover and is only driven on sunny Sundays.



Dash has not been installed yet so treatments can be done pre-installation if needed. I don't mind treating the dash often so give me the good stuff. Don't mind multi-steps if required.



Would rather it not be to shiney as the glare is killer on this car as it is.



What's your process/equipment/products of choice?







Many thanks.



Scott
 
<dusting off my Meguiar's hat>

When it comes to vinyl/rubber, I'm a huge fan of good old Meguiar's #40. It's water-based, both cleans and protects, and is not too shiney. Spray on, wipe off. And for daily care, the Meguiar's Quik Interior spray is a must have, as it cleans without adding shine or greasey-stuff to the interior vinyls.
 
Poorboy's Natural Look and 303 Aerospace Protectant are both excellent choices as well if you are looking for great UV protection and a matte finish. I use a MF cloth for application and buff off any excess with a second towel.
 
travisdecpn said:
Poorboy's Natural Look and 303 Aerospace Protectant are both excellent choices as well if you are looking for great UV protection and a matte finish. I use a MF cloth for application and buff off any excess with a second towel.
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Another vote over here. Both are excellent products. 303 is more shinny than Natural Look.
 
In my recent purchase at autogeek I picked up #40 and 303 protectant for my interior rubber/vinyl. I'll be maintaining with OTC bought meg's interior detailer.
 
303 for me. Just make sure to buff vigorously with a dry towel after the application sits for 15 minutes or so. Not only does it remove the excess to give more of a matte shine, but according to information from the mfr., the buffing "sets" the resins and will make them more durable, and attract less dust. Whether the last part is true or not, I have no idea, but buffing the 303 with a dry cloth does give me the matte look I'm after.



Tort
 
I would clean it first and then dress it rather than just use the cleaning properties of the dressing and then do the same after it is installed as it will become dirty during the installation.
 
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