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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Question C300/350 Sport -- what's the dash made of?
So that's the question, if you have the MB TEX interior, is the dash leather, vinyl, what?!?....what do you use to clean it/treat it?
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Originally Posted by joshieca
So that's the question, if you have the MB TEX interior, is the dash leather, vinyl, what?!?....what do you use to clean it/treat it?
If I'm not mistaken, I believe the dash, regardless of leather of MB Tex is a soft touch plastic. As are the doors (except for the armrests and "insert" areas which feel like MBText over plastic)...

On dash, I use just warm water and a soft cloth... haven't ever been into using chemicals inside the car for treating things/cleaning - but there's always a first time for everything. Waiting to see what everyone else suggests.
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Originally Posted by dalazernet
If I'm not mistaken, I believe the dash, regardless of leather of MB Tex is a soft touch plastic. As are the doors (except for the armrests and "insert" areas which feel like MBText over plastic)...

On dash, I use just warm water and a soft cloth... haven't ever been into using chemicals inside the car for treating things/cleaning - but there's always a first time for everything. Waiting to see what everyone else suggests.
Ok cool, I just got some "Vinylex" wipes...gonna Zaino the car on Friday, I'll see how they work....I didn't think it was leather, but wasn't too sure...thanks!
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i know this might sound crazy but i use armor all. then i go over it with a clean rag to wipe off any excess. There are a lot of products out there. my friend uses meguires........we like to try every thing, been doing this for about 3yrs
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i know this might sound crazy but i use armor all. then i go over it with a clean rag to wipe off any excess. There are a lot of products out there. my friend uses meguires........we like to try every thing, been doing this for about 3yrs
I am not too big on Armor All -- I used to use their products until it cracked my dash on my first car (A4)....now I do not mind spending some extra cash on better stuff.
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yeah been using it for years and never had any problems.......but then thats all ways the case until something happens. Try meguires dash stuff its pretty good
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a light solution of Murphy's Oil Soap and warm water with a microfiber cloth always works well for me. It's safe on all surfaces without harsh chemicals.
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a light solution of Murphy's Oil Soap and warm water with a microfiber cloth always works well for me. It's safe on all surfaces without harsh chemicals.
Yeah this might be true....I have used Barkeepers Friend on chrome to remove rust and other spots to shine it up, espc. the tail pipes.
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