Want to restore my dash shine!

**Camarorulz** · 08-22-2006, 05:25 PM

As it says in the title, I want to get my dash looking like new. There`s a mark on it from one of those sticky pads (you know, you put things on them and they don`t slide off) Big mistake putting that on, it was only on there for like a month and nothing that I know of will remove the mark left. The dash also seems to be losing its luster (although this may be me being picky) I`ve tried AA and 303, neither of which removes the mark or seems to restore the finish. I think the dash pad is made of vinyl, but I`m not sure (I have an `02 Camaro.) Does anyone know of a really good restoration product I can use???

**BigJimZ28** · 08-22-2006, 05:37 PM

For the mark I would start with wd-40 on a terry cloth

(spray some on the cloth and hold it there, it should disolve the adhesive)

then clean all the vinyl surfaces with a good apc,

then try the aa again

**Wasatch** · 08-22-2006, 06:27 PM

So far this year I`ve been enjoying FK1 #108 (Top Kote), very nice product.

**Camarorulz** · 08-22-2006, 06:50 PM

APC? sorry, I don`t know what the abbreviation means. I will try AA.

**Camarorulz** · 08-22-2006, 06:53 PM

Thanks, I will try the AA. Any suggestions as to what brand APC I should use, or does it matter?

**Camarorulz** · 08-22-2006, 07:47 PM

The WD-40 worked great, took that mark right off. It also makes the dash shine like none other..is it safe to leave it on the dash? I`m thinking not, but I like the shine...

**abbeysdad** · 08-22-2006, 08:52 PM

I really don`t think you want to leave WD40 on the surface of the dash as I don`t think that`s good for the vinyl at all. I`d wash it off reelly well and apply 303 aerospace protectant again. Apply somewhat liberally with a foam pad i nlong strokes along the length of the dash, let it set for a few minutes, then wipe again with the foam pad. Do a final wipe with a clean MF towel.

**BigJimZ28** · 08-22-2006, 08:58 PM

No get the wd-40 off the dash

as it will disolve any adhesive!

again

"For the mark I would start with wd-40 on a terry cloth

(spray some on the cloth and hold it there, it should disolve the adhesive)

then clean all the vinyl surfaces with a good apc,

then try the aa again"