silvermate Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 i was detailing my car last weekend, and stumbled upon an idea for cleaning the little spaces in the head unit and console around shifter, as well as vents and door controls. I used the compressed air cans that they sell at places like office depot and such to clean computer keyboards. man it worked great. I just sprayed it in the hard to clean cracks ect... and it blew all the debris right out. it made life a lot easier for sure. Just thought i would let ya know about my little find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99lsguy Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Thanks Silvermate, I was just looking at the wood/shifter area and noticed the grime (well, you know, a little dirty). I now have another weapon! Hey, do you know how to "polish" up the plexglass? around and over the shift indicators....... 99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermate Posted March 5, 2004 Author Share Posted March 5, 2004 weapon. ha ha. yeah anything that spares me a little elbow grease is always welcome. about the plastic piece, i've never really polished that, just cleaned it. but it is kinda foggy now that i think about it i know i keep saying meguires scratch X, i don't know why i keep pushing that product, cause its not that great. but i use it spareingly on the wood around the shifter and buff it out. it works on the hairline scratches for sure, i also have used it on the windshield glass, for the small scratches, it works. but really it just deadends the scratches a little, so they arent' so noticeable, but what i've found is the scratches come back, so you have to apply frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA_GS400 Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 I'm late with this, but you could try NOVUS. It is an excellent plastic cleaner and polisher system. It's only about $24 for the #1, #2 and #3 bottles. I used it on my headlights with great results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93LSOwner Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Silvermate: How long does that compressed air can last. Or how much is in their. Becuase I have never used it before. I was going to buy it once but I went and bought a keyboard vacuum for $20. I thought it would work but it sucked; I mean it didn't suck. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JassuRafs Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Silvermate: How long does that compressed air can last. Or how much is in their. Becuase I have never used it before. I was going to buy it once but I went and bought a keyboard vacuum for $20. I thought it would work but it sucked; I mean it didn't suck. lol. $20 for it is too expensive. I would rather check CompUSA or Office Depot or any other Computer store, who often comes out with great deals -- as low as $2 or even Free. It wouldn't suck like a vaccum cleaner but blows off the dirt because of high air pressure. It works great on computers (Keyboards, etc) and should work great in the car as Silvermate mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93LSOwner Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 Silvermate: How long does that compressed air can last. Or how much is in their. Becuase I have never used it before. I was going to buy it once but I went and bought a keyboard vacuum for $20. I thought it would work but it sucked; I mean it didn't suck. lol. $20 for it is too expensive. I would rather check CompUSA or Office Depot or any other Computer store, who often comes out with great deals -- as low as $2 or even Free. It wouldn't suck like a vaccum cleaner but blows off the dirt because of high air pressure. It works great on computers (Keyboards, etc) and should work great in the car as Silvermate mentioned. No, No, No, I meant a realy vacuum for a keyboard. It was as big as a normal persons hand. :D well actually since it didn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermate Posted April 27, 2004 Author Share Posted April 27, 2004 93 they're cheap just a couple of dollars at any office supply, maybe even walmart i don't know how long they last, pretty long though i guess i've use mine liberally and i've gone through a couple cans (2-3) heck maybe more i don't know but no matter, they're cheap :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93LSOwner Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Yeah I know, they are cheap. I asked because when I got to get them. I don't want to go back and get some more. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermate Posted April 28, 2004 Author Share Posted April 28, 2004 93, i here ya man. between that air can and a california dash duster it really keeps the interior dust free, with relatively no work, and thats great for me, i'd rather spend my time concentrating on the paint trying to master the perfect "shine" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOGWT Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 ~One man’s opinion / observations ~ ColorX is a paint film surface product and too harsh for use as a scratch remover on plastic. Suggest you try Megs # 17 Clear Plastic Cleaner followed by #10 Clear Plastic Polish. A great maintenance product for plastics is Plexus Experience unshared; is knowledge wasted…/ justadumbarchitect *so I question everything* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Gang: I have used that keyboard air/cleaner can thing and it sometimes shoots out chemicals that are used to compress the air. I have no idea what the chemical is but it might not be good on some finishes. Later, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gage Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 i was detailing my car last weekend, and stumbled upon an idea for cleaning the little spaces in the head unit and console around shifter, as well as vents and door controls. I used the compressed air cans that they sell at places like office depot and such to clean computer keyboards. man it worked great. I just sprayed it in the hard to clean cracks ect... and it blew all the debris right out. it made life a lot easier for sure. Just thought i would let ya know about my little find. use one of the old timey shaving brushes (the kind for the shave cream bar in a cup) on your nooks & crannies on your dash,console, door panels etc. it takes just a second & gets rid of all the dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93LSOwner Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 use one of the old timey shaving brushes (the kind for the shave cream bar in a cup) on your nooks & crannies on your dash,console, door panels etc. it takes just a second & gets rid of all the dust. Hey, neighbor. Wouldn't that scratch the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 No they're pretty soft. I use paint brushes with the metal part taped off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOGWT Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 ~One man’s opinion / observations ~ “….chemicals that are used to compress the air. I have no idea what the chemical is but it might not be good on some finishes.” They use refrigerant as propulsion, its harmless. A tool I really like to use as well as the ‘canned air’ is this Two-Way Mini Detail Brush is so handy, soft, all natural bristles are set in one side of the lacquered handle and black nylon bristles fill the opposite end. Proper Auto Care BR-296 Another use for the air, blow out any water behind the door mirrors so water won’t ‘drip’ on the paint surface ~Hope this helps~ Experience unshared; is knowledge wasted…/Jon justadumbarchitect *so I question everything* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicias Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 What about the little window covering the heater controls? The one on my 93 sc400 has some superficial scuffs, etc. Will these work, too? Maquires Scratch-X Megs #17 Plastic Cleaner/#10 Clear Plastic Polish Has anyone replaced that piece? I mean is it attached to the cover or electronic component? I don't want to louse up my beautiful car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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