Re: Dash Preservative Opinions???



"TeGGeR®" wrote:

Grumpy AuContraire <Grumpster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
news:44F09781.7BC9578A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:

What do most folks use to preserve the dash covers etc. these days that
really works?

I'm leaning towards a silicon based solution as I think stuff like
amorall suck...


Do NOT use anything at all excpt *plain water*. The vinyls in use today are
very durable on their own. The snake oils sold for vinyl "preservation" are
more likely to cause long-term damage as their components break down under
heat and UV.

If you're in a very hot environment like Arizona, get a light-colored cloth
dash cover to keep heat and UV away from the vinyl, or get the wife to sew
one up.

--
TeGGeR®



I like the dash cover idea but absolutely refuse to "get a wife" to do
anything. I remember after using amorall on my vintage truck's original
dash material, it fell apart within a couple of months...

<G>

JT

(Who's been wifeless forever and intends to remain so!)
.

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