How To Clean Soft Touch Dashboard

Soft-touch materials look and feel great inside a new car, but eventually the time will come when it's time to care for the interior of your vehicle to keep it looking and feeling its best. If you're new to the concept of "soft-touch" interior materials and aren't sure how to clean them, we've put together a few pointers that will help you get the most out of your car's beauty and functionality.

What are soft touch materials?

Plastics that forego the typical hard or shiny finish sometimes found on vehicles' dashes or on consoles take on a so-called "soft touch" finish that more closely resembles higher-quality materials, like fabric or leather. Plastics with this satin-y finish are often found on the dashboards, consoles, controls and shift knobs of mass-market vehicles.

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How do I clean soft touch materials?

To prevent unnecessary scratches or deterioration, most vehicle owners use a dry dusting method on these surfaces, like a Swiffer duster or microfiber cloth. These dry methods also tend to work great on leather surfaces for a quick pick-me-up in-between full details. Another suggestion is 303 Aerospace Protectant, which was developed for aircraft cockpit surfaces, so you know it's going to leave your interior pristine and protected.

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Which Hyundai models have soft touch materials?

The best-selling 2016 Hyundai Elantra and the family-friendly 2016 Hyundai Sonata, plus the one-size-fits-most 2016 Hyundai Tucson all incorporate soft touch materials. If you're not yet a Hyundai owner, give us a call today to set up a test drive and get a free individualized quote.

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