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Re: How to Clean/Restore a Vinyl Dash Pad
[Re: In_The_Pink]
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08/27/11 05:53 PM
08/27/11 05:53 PM
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I recall someone mentioning using petroleum jelly to bring back the vinyl's luster
Petroleum jelly worked fantastic. The pad almost looks like new.
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Re: How to Clean/Restore a Vinyl Dash Pad
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08/27/11 11:56 PM
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My intent was to make it look nice again and never to re-paint/dye it. I had already used both dishwashing detergent and water, as well as Simple Green, both diluted with water and straight in a spot or two. There was still some light fading and a light "whiteness" to the vinyl, so I smeared on a light coat of PJ, let it sit for a day, and used clean cotton rags to wipe away any excess which hadn't penetrated the vinyl. It completely evened out any variations, and I'm pleased with the result. I wouldn't use Pledge on it, as IIRC, Pledge leaves a film of wax behind.
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Re: How to Clean/Restore a Vinyl Dash Pad
[Re: DennisH ]
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08/28/11 12:02 AM
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Is it safe to use? Mine is good with fading too.
I really didn't know until I tried it, so I suggest you try some PJ in an inconspicuous area if you are at all worried about using it. This is the first dash pad I've treated this way, but I have two more which are getting the same treatment.
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