Plastics & Vinyl Detailing Chemicals
Dashboards, door panels, and center consoles take a beating from sun, skin oils, and dust. A good car dashboard cleaner removes grime without a greasy shine, and a protectant helps keep plastic and vinyl from fading. These products are for interior plastic and vinyl. For exterior trim and tires, see plastics and rubber.
How to choose the right dashboard cleaner
- Everyday cleaners: P&S Xpress Interior Cleaner removes dirt, grease, and traffic marks without residue or unwanted shine, and Xpress Interior Wipes lift dirt, grease, and oil with a residue-free finish. Koch-Chemie Allround Surface Cleaner is ready to use and leaves smooth plastics spotless and streak-free.
- Clean and protect in one step: Armour Detail Supply Pilot leaves a matte OEM finish with UV blockers and anti-static protection. Gtechniq I2 Tri-Clean eliminates 99.9% of bacteria as it cleans.
- Dressings: Koch-Chemie Top Star gives plastic and rubber a semi-gloss sheen with UV protection. P&S Dynamic Dressing delivers strong gloss and smooth coverage with no mixing.
- Matte protection: Gtechniq C6 Matte Dash AB adds an invisible barrier that resists scuffs and repels dust while keeping a matte look.
- Heavy grime: Gtechniq W2 Multi-Purpose Cleaner can be diluted for lighter cleaning on interior plastics, and Gtechniq W5 Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner dilutes 10:1 for lighter cleanups inside and out.
Tips for a clean, non-greasy dash
Spray cleaner onto your towel instead of the dash so it stays off glass and screens. Use a soft detailing brush for vents, seams, and buttons, then wipe with a clean plastics towel. If glare off the dash bothers you, choose a matte product. See our car interior cleaning guide for more.
