Tricia

I just purchsed a Q7. I have washed the car and still find that I have some little spots on the plastic bumper. My last car a volvo cross country I used armoral hich I now know was a mistake. Also what should I use for the dash?Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!!!!

formerly dennisA4

On dashboards my personal pref is to just use a really mild cleaner like Griots Garage interior cleaner or Blackfire Interior Cleaner. I usually don't use a protectant because I don't like shine but you could also use the 303 and buff it out. Aerospace 303 is made for marine use so it really protects against uv rays which is what makes the plastics fade and crack.

telekenetic

On the dash, I use an interior duster (looks like a small dust mop or those California Car duster things). Sometimes I use clean cotton cloth and plain water. Once or twice I've used Zaino's leather cleaner product on the lower dash (glove box cover) and footwell panels (though these are not leather, the product still works well). I hate the greasy look and feel that many interior and vinyl products leave behind, so I have not ventured out to Vynlex, Lexol or other stuff like that. Many on this board seem to like 303, but I've never used it and I'm not sure of the final finish it leaves.

For the plastic bumper, are you referring to the painted exterior rear bumper cover? If so, I've found that after a wash, claying it is often required - the dirtiest part of this car is the rear tailgate area. It collects a lot of bonded contaminants. Then go with your favorite wax or sealer. The semi-matte lower portion of the rear bumper (unless you have a monochrome S-Line) can be treated the same way. Bugs, road tar, etc. accumulate quickly on the huge front nose of this car, and claying works well there too.

reefer_bob

For the dash, I really like the 1z Cockpit Premium... cleans great, leaves a perfect finish.

schnellmb

1Z Cockpit on the interior, Adam's VRT or 303 Aerospace outside

brianja

Perfect matte finish.