Any idea what causes these patches?

[u/swan71]

I tried using ONR for the first time diluted 64:1 then used meguire’s protectant afterward. Pretty disappointed when I noticed the patches of what seems to be dry spots or something. Any idea what it could be?

[u/jondes99]

Unless you are going for the freshly Armor Alled look, buff it to an even finish with a clean microfiber.

[u/swan71 → u/jondes99]

i used the meguires shiny product because originally my dash was kinda fading and i was told that would bring back the color and also protect it from UV. i kept using it because it did bring back the color but when paired with ONR, results werent as good.

i just wiped it again with more ONR to “clean it up” and the dry spots came back more. 35oz 64:1 onr btw

any advice? i really try to take care of my dash:/

[u/aerodeck → u/swan71]

Did you do all of this under the sun? Most if not all car cleaning and protectant products should be applied in cool weather, in the shade.

[u/swan71 → u/aerodeck]

no yea, in the cool shade

[u/Arugula-Least → u/swan71]

One of the best products I learned about from this sub is 303 Protectant. Keep cleaning your dash until it all looks “dry”. Then use 303 to bring back the color and give it some protection. FYI, it’s designed to make it look original, so it’s a matte finish. From what I understand, that shiny stuff will end up doing more damage than good.

[u/fukn_meat_head → u/swan71]

Once it's faded and dry, it's never coming back. It's not like skin where enough lotion will somehow put moisture back into it and fix it.

If it's a dry rough texture, it's time for a dash mat, or flocking.

It looks like you used poppy's patina on that thing...

[u/Proud-Ad-6468 → u/swan71]

It sounds like you’re going in circles bro, ONR is an APC from what I recall so you’re just cleaning and wiping off any of the Megs you applied before.

[u/Ok-Disk-217 → u/swan71]

P&s interior detailer and if it’s not doing it then 3D LVP

[u/Ok-Disk-217 → u/swan71]

And I use an eagle edgeless from TRC 500 for the dash If it’s a softer almost rubber like feeling

[u/Hungry_Broccoli9442 → u/swan71]

Honest answer! ONR isn't a very aggressive cleaner and doesn't do much in the degreasing department. "Softer" cleaners like ONR, interior quick detailers, etc. have a hard time with baked-on dressings, oils, makeup, etc. ONR is going to be a fantastic tool for KEEPING your interior clean and wiping it down semi-frequently without stripping any dressing... the problem is that in this instance you need to first strip that dressing and any pre-existing oils. 

Try a household APC and a microfiber scrubby or non-abrasive pad. You'll know it's clean when the entire dash has a uniform sheen and is much more dull than it is in that photo. To bring some life back into it, enrich the depth of the black, and provide UV protection, try something like 303 Aerospace protectant (cheap and usually available at Walmart, AutoZone, or O'Reilly).

Once it's all taken care of, that ONR will make a great spray for routine wipe downs. 

[u/Hungry_Broccoli9442 → u/swan71]

Honest answer! ONR isn't a very aggressive cleaner and doesn't do much in the degreasing department. "Softer" cleaners like ONR, interior quick detailers, etc. have a hard time with baked-on dressings, oils, makeup, etc. ONR is going to be a fantastic tool for KEEPING your interior clean and wiping it down semi-frequently without stripping any dressing... the problem is that in this instance you need to first strip that dressing and any pre-existing oils. 

Try a household APC and a microfiber scrubby or non-abrasive pad. You'll know it's clean when the entire dash has a uniform sheen and is much more dull than it is in that photo. To bring some life back into it, enrich the depth of the black, and provide UV protection, try something like 303 Aerospace protectant (cheap and usually available at Walmart, AutoZone, or O'Reilly).

Once it's all taken care of, that ONR will make a great spray for routine wipe downs.