and Console
By David Byron
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DASHBOARD & CONSOLE Caring for the dash and console is really pretty easy. Simply wipe them down with a damp towel every time you wash your car, and treat them with a vinyl protectant once a month. To reduce the effects of the sun's UV rays, use 303 Aerospace Protectant or Lexol Vinylex, which contain strong UV sunscreens. The easiest way to treat the dash and console is to use a foam applicator pad. Spray your vinyl protectant on the applicator, not on the dash or console, and wipe it in thoroughly. This will prevent over spray on your glass and upholstery. Don't forget to protect the steering wheel, turn signal levers, and the shift boot. Allow the vinyl protectant to soak in for three to five minutes, then buff the dash and console dry with a clean wipe-down towel or Miracle Towel. If you're doing a complete interior detail, you should also dust and clean out the vents and grill work. There are a variety of tools that work in vents and grills. The easiest to use is a vent brush and compressed air. If you don't have compressed air, you can use Stoner GUST. Simply brush the vents and grills while blowing with air. If your vents are disgustingly dirty, use a cotton swab or foam swab (electronics part cleaning swabs from Radio Shack) to clean out the dirt. A good vinyl cleaner/protectant, such as Meguiar's No. 40 Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner & Protectant works well on a foam swab to clean and beautify vents and speaker grills. On consoles with a lot
of nooks and crannies, it's best to use an old toothbrush
followed by a towel to clean and protect. This same method
works well around buttons and controls on the dash.
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