vinyl cleaner - Honda Pilot

lizzy40 · 06-08-2008, 11:11 AM

What is a real good vinyl cleaner and protecter to use on the dash and other interior areas? I know that Armor All is not good to use because of all the grease and stuff in it.

youbetcha · 06-10-2008, 10:03 PM

I have a bag of cleaning wipes from Four Peaks. The package is similar to a bag of wet-ones, it is a bag with a flap. It fits EXACTLY into one of the cubbies under the sliding lid. The only reason I don't like armor all, is I can't stand the dash being shiny.

dustino8 · 06-11-2008, 12:16 AM

I used to use Meguiar's, liked the smell, but if you do use it, wipe it off with a microfiber towel and not a regular terrycloth. The microfiber will reduce the sheen. Trust me, its makes a big difference.

Now I just clean with a damp cloth and top it off with 303 Aerospace Protectant. Doesn't leave any kind of sheen, just a natural look.

DanD · 06-18-2008, 02:52 PM

303 FTW!!

PhishingPhreak · 07-08-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally posted by DanD
303 FTW!!

I used 303 for the first time this past weekend. Used it on the exterior spots on my 05'. Is it normal to appear as if the liquid "ran" down the surface? Kinda looks uneven, like it ran. Maybe it was the heat? I'm gonna go over it again this weekend to see if that helps.

rlapid · 07-08-2008, 08:32 PM

i just use armor all cleaning wipes (I believe they are in a black/purple tube-like container). i get mine from target, but you can find them at any auto parts store and most supermarkets. they're cheap, work well, and are formulated to produce a matte finish, so they won't leave any greasy residue.

DanD · 07-08-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally posted by PhishingPhreak

I used 303 for the first time this past weekend. Used it on the exterior spots on my 05'. Is it normal to appear as if the liquid "ran" down the surface? Kinda looks uneven, like it ran. Maybe it was the heat? I'm gonna go over it again this weekend to see if that helps.

I have not had that experience with 303. For larger vinyl areas, I will often apply the 303 generously and uniformly with a soft tooth brush then wipe and buff with a dry microfibre for a nice even finish. IBesides vinyl, I use it on rubber door seals and tires. -- Dan

hondacuraplanet · 07-09-2008, 12:05 PM

I use Castle Vinyl Touch. Awesome stuff

youbetcha · 07-09-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally posted by hondacuraworld
I use Castle Vinyl Touch. Awesome stuff

Is it shiny or non-shiny?

hondacuraplanet · 07-10-2008, 10:38 AM

It's not shiny, just a cleaner. Toss me an email, I have a spare can I can send you to try.

youbetcha · 07-10-2008, 06:57 PM

I'll let lizzy40 take first dibs on that, as the OP!

hondacuraplanet · 07-11-2008, 07:26 AM

I should be able to scrounge up two cans. Drop me a PM with your address

MSTEWART · 07-13-2008, 08:32 PM

I use Zainos on everything. I also use it on my leather seats. I love it! There wax is excellent also!

Nana's Dream · 07-18-2008, 08:06 PM

I've always used products from Lexol, Leather cleaner & conditioner. PLUS a great product called Vinylex from them also. First got to useing them with a z-28 convert w- leather, never sun problems or cracking in 4+ years of top down driving. Use it sparingly tho... just like the instructions say, I spent 45 min on the ph. with Lexol Engineers once with issues that ended up being me useing way too much of the stuff....... made it gummy & hard to buff off. Love the Stuff!!! Slight sheen on dash, not harse...imo.

Mike B
aka "poppie"

youbetcha · 07-19-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally posted by hondacuraworld
I use Castle Vinyl Touch. Awesome stuff

Got that can of the Castle cleaner. I was expecting another gimpy consumer product but this is WAY better. It took a layer of gunk off my dash, cleaned it right up, looks great. I'm impressed!

Thanks!

06-08-2008, 11:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
lizzy40 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hayward, CA. Posts: 229 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	vinyl cleaner What is a real good vinyl cleaner and protecter to use on the dash and other interior areas? I know that Armor All is not good to use because of all the grease and stuff in it. __________________ 2007 Honda Pilot LX, Billet Silver (metalic), Tinted windows, rear splash gaurds, roof rack/cross bars, weathertech floor liners and bug deflector, pioneer stereo with Ipod cable in glove compartment-AVI midrange front speakers with 2 inch tweeters and JL coaxial speakers in the rear-JL 2 channel amp and a JL 4 channel crossover amp-12 inch JL subwofer, crago tray, cargo net, Tralier Hitch, viper alarm with two way remote and remote start, Light sensored auto on & off headlights with auto on when windshield wipers are used. 2007 Honda Pilot, LX, 2WD 2001 Hyundai Elantra 1998 Honda Civic, Hatchback

06-10-2008, 10:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
youbetcha Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 454 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a bag of cleaning wipes from Four Peaks. The package is similar to a bag of wet-ones, it is a bag with a flap. It fits EXACTLY into one of the cubbies under the sliding lid. The only reason I don't like armor all, is I can't stand the dash being shiny. __________________ 2007 EX

06-11-2008, 12:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
dustino8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 764 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used to use Meguiar's, liked the smell, but if you do use it, wipe it off with a microfiber towel and not a regular terrycloth. The microfiber will reduce the sheen. Trust me, its makes a big difference. Now I just clean with a damp cloth and top it off with 303 Aerospace Protectant. Doesn't leave any kind of sheen, just a natural look. __________________ 2003 SS EX-L; Sidesteps, aftermarket hitch and tranny cooler, prodigy brake controller, Airlift 1000 2007 Toyota Tundra Dearly departed 1991 Prelude and 2005 Civic

07-08-2008, 08:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
rlapid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Sacramento, California Posts: 847 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i just use armor all cleaning wipes (I believe they are in a black/purple tube-like container). i get mine from target, but you can find them at any auto parts store and most supermarkets. they're cheap, work well, and are formulated to produce a matte finish, so they won't leave any greasy residue. __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-LN 4WD \| Taffeta White \| "Amelia" OEM accessories: chrome side steps, crossbars, cargo tray, cargo cover, wheel locks, rear splash guards, door edge guards, full-size spare Aftermarket accessories: Yakima Big Powderhound, LED license plate and door bulbs, Infinity 6012i speakers, 4300k HID, 35% tint, Nokya yellow fogs + yellow Lamin-X

07-09-2008, 12:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
hondacuraplanet Site Sponsor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 2,011 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use Castle Vinyl Touch. Awesome stuff __________________ www.oemacuraparts.com

06-18-2008, 02:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
DanD Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vernon British Columbia Posts: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	303 FTW!!

07-10-2008, 10:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
hondacuraplanet Site Sponsor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 2,011 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's not shiny, just a cleaner. Toss me an email, I have a spare can I can send you to try. __________________ www.oemacuraparts.com

07-10-2008, 06:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
youbetcha Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 454 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'll let lizzy40 take first dibs on that, as the OP! __________________ 2007 EX

07-11-2008, 07:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
hondacuraplanet Site Sponsor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 2,011 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I should be able to scrounge up two cans. Drop me a PM with your address __________________ www.oemacuraparts.com

07-13-2008, 08:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
MSTEWART Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 103 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use Zainos on everything. I also use it on my leather seats. I love it! There wax is excellent also!

07-18-2008, 08:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Nana's Dream Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: N.E. OKLA Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've always used products from Lexol, Leather cleaner & conditioner. PLUS a great product called Vinylex from them also. First got to useing them with a z-28 convert w- leather, never sun problems or cracking in 4+ years of top down driving. Use it sparingly tho... just like the instructions say, I spent 45 min on the ph. with Lexol Engineers once with issues that ended up being me useing way too much of the stuff....... made it gummy & hard to buff off. Love the Stuff!!! Slight sheen on dash, not harse...imo. Mike B aka "poppie"

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