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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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so whats best method to keeping the flock clean?/ ive just had my dash done and seems a git for hairs and dust
i dont want damge it but it needs be kept in top notch condition
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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Get yourself a roll of Gaffer tape and tear some off and fold it back on itself.

Use the sticky side to roll around the dash and it will remove all the lint, fluff and hair. Hoovers work but not as well. Small brushes help in hard to reach areas too.

However Gaffer tape is the daddy mate
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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i found this cool hoover atachment in a box at work, that has medium pressure, longish bristles on it, it works at treat, infact i have just cleaned my dash with it about 1 hour ago

will take a pic and upload when i get home
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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this is the fella

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its my new custom "flocked dash cleaning instrument"
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Ive tried those and its still nowhere near as good as Gaffer tape in my experience.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:46 AM
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thanks people i thought about one them sticky pet brushes ucan buy guess willhave try few things see whats best ah the joys lol
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by frayz
Ive tried those and its still nowhere near as good as Gaffer tape in my experience.

you just need a more powerfull "sucky-sucky" hoover my good chap
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Blokes showing each other their hoover attachments on an internet forum....careful guys

P.s I hoover mine too but use the upholstery attachment that has felt on the bottom - sorry no pics
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Im with Frayz on this one. Gaffer tape is way the best thing to use.
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