Shadychris
Active Member
You might be surprised at how much comes off with just a damp microfibre cloth to begin with.
Cost - £0.00
Risk- none
Effort - very little
Agree with this. These 'cockpit shine' materials don't have a high silicone content and only leave a nano particle layer on the surface. As others have said if you simply leave it you will find that it will naturally break down over a period of time. I've personally never found isopropyl to cause damage to plastic products in the 20 years I've been using it. But then I have also never used it in a GSL350 interior ;-) there's always a first time and I wouldn't want to be the reason for you saying 'that guy said it would be OK' ;-/ For sure stay away from anything acetone based - it does break down silicon but also softens plastic! WD40, whilst breaking down the silicon, in hindsight might well give you a shiny oily sheen which it sounds like you are trying to avoid. White vinegar would likely be the safest option of any of the solvent options. The housewives cleaner of choice ;-)
Ultimately may come down to how much time (and money) you wish to invest. I'm not a huge fan of the whole detailing industry that has grown out of what was effectively just cleaning and polishing your car thoroughly; but now involves washing it tenderly with baby wipes, cleaning with the finest brushes made from the manes of palomino stallions, and applying waxes and polishes cultured on the leaves of exotic tropical palm trees that cost thousands for a small jar. All described in menus with expensive sounding new terminology such as 'paint correction' and 'extraction'... The one big advantage here though is that if your 'detailer' does make a mess of your interior you can sue the hell out of him ;-)
