2011 Mazdaspeed3 dash cleaner recommendation

[GS400]

Title is self explanatory. Never seen a dash material so soft. Owner`s manual has warnings about cleaning it, because it can be easily damaged. I`m just wondering what product to use to clean it. I usually use 303 for the light cleaning/protecting. It`s black, and I don`t want to scratch it.



Any recommendations?

[schiddy]

I`ve been using Megs QID on the black soft part of my civic dash. It has been very gentle, but does not leave anything behind for protection.

[imported_animes2k]

I`m not familiar with the material, but I water my 303 down 1:1 or 2:1 to add a light protection and very low gloss, applied with a dampened MF. Follow up with a light buffing to reduce the sheen.



Clean with Meguiar`s QID.

[schiddy]

I`m not familiar with the material, but I water my 303 down 1:1 or 2:1 to add a light protection and very low gloss, applied with a dampened MF. Follow up with a light buffing to reduce the sheen.



Clean with Meguiar`s QID.



My civic in the dash areas is sort of similar, my friend has a 2011 MS3. It`s a pretty unique dash material. Idk what it`s made out of. Looks like vinyl but is softer and more rubbery feeling with some texture. Cushioning underneath is very very soft but dense and springs back fast. Feels like it`s pretty thin covering and can puncture or scratch easily.

[imported_MCA]

I highly recommend Meg`s QID as well. Do keep in mind that the formula was updated in 2010 to provide better cleaning power and a little bit of UV protection. Looks are a personal preference but QID does not provide any shine or sheen (basically it will restores the OEM look).

[imported_animes2k]

a little bit of UV protection.



If I`m not mistaken, Meguiar`s still recommends following up with a protectant, as the UV protection in the cleaning product is pretty minimal.

[Junebug]

I bought my daughter a 2010 Madza 3, black leather interior. I`m not a big fan of adding "conditioners/dressings" to the dash. I`ve used 1z cockpit premium and optimum protectant (good stuff but it separates like hell).

[Todd@RUPES]

I have a `10 Speed3. I really like Meguiars QID on it.



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[schiddy]

Ha exact same as my friends. Worth noting ... He commutes 80 miles a day highway total to get to work. After just one year his hood and bumper have TONS of rock chips and some areas look "sandblasted". The chips are white and VERY noticeable on the red/orange metal flake paint. Just giving you a heads up. Might want to clear bra the whole front of that thing or try a coating. I`ll try to snap a pic of his damage if you`re concerned.

[zaweashton]

Griots Vinyl is a good choice, or you can get organic cleaning done using steam cleaning as well.

[Brad B]

All good options listed above. But my choice would be 303. And I own all the others listed.

[lostdaytomorrow]

1z cockpit and 303 have worked well for me on a similar dash material.

[Ch96067]

Though no experience on the specific car, 1z premium and 303 are 2 products that will not fail you. I use 1z for the light cleaning properties and 303 for the uv & antistatic properties.