sabotage Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Hi, I just purchased ONR and Optimum Leather Protectant+. I was told by the sales person to dilute ONR 1:256 for dashboard cleaning after that to apply Optimum Leather Protectant+ to revive and protect the dashboard from UV. I would like to check if it is good on dashboards? It is also named primarily as leather would be in the ballpark of something like 303 Aerospace Protectant and CarPro Perl for dashboard dressing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Yes, ONR is an excellent interior cleaner and Leather Protectant (Protectant Plus) cleans and reconditions leather plus provides UV protection on vinyl and plastic. It's not only great on interiors but also is Optimum's best exterior product on plastic trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabotage Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 Thank you. Our water is not too hard, but I am worried it will leave stains when diluted with ONR. Should I use de-ionized or distilled water with it? The ratio of 1:256 sounds too little to actually soften the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 it's always good to use DI or distilled water if available, but ONR softens hard water - the same capsulation of dirt that allows rinseless washing also works to separate the minerals in water and pull them away from paint. You're welcome to mix ONR stronger, but it's not necessary unless you have unusually hard water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabotage Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 Thank you! I hope everything works great I will post my findings as there is very little information and images for using these products on dashboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 I use ONR/Opti-Clean on my interior surfaces including leather every time I wash my cars...sometimes I follow up with Protectant Plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabotage Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 So I need Opti-Clean for the dashboard as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&J Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 No you dont...A ONR damp towel wipe following a dry towel wipe will clean the interiour just nicely. Ron just wanted to say he uses either one or the other. ONR on its own will clean a lot while leaving a nice factory finish. It will struggle with dirt/mudd spots sometimes. For those you spray some all purpose cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Thank you A&J, you know me so well - I usually wash with ONR, but sometimes for really light dirt/pollen, I use Opti-Clean and it works well on interiors as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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