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Car Forum / Acura Cars / August 2004Dash/Trim maintenance
Does anyone have recommendations about application of dressings to the TL black dash board and trim? I generally do not like those products, especially those that leave a greasy appearance. However, it would seem that the black material could use some UV protection. >Does anyone have recommendations about application of dressings to the TL >black dash board and trim? I generally do not like those products, >especially those that leave a greasy appearance. However, it would seem >that the black material could use some UV protection. Meguair's has a "natural shine" product that will work nicely. It is available at PepBoys and other stores. - -- cnewton.remove-this@akaMail.com Anti-Spam filter in place-- <delete .remove-this to respond to email> On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 12:35:07 -0600, Curtis Newton <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> waived the right to be silent and professed: >>Does anyone have recommendations about application of dressings to the TL >>black dash board and trim? I generally do not like those products, [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >It is available at PepBoys and other stores. I was applying Meguair's Leather Cleaner and Conditioner to my seats when I though, hey, a good portion of those seats are vinyl, aren't they? So I proceeded to wipe all of the interior vinyl with the stuff, dash and all. Works great! -- Nostalgia isn't what it used to be. >On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 12:35:07 -0600, Curtis Newton ><cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> waived the right to be silent and [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >they? So I proceeded to wipe all of the interior vinyl with the stuff, >dash and all. Works great! PS: I tried the Acura Uphostery cleaner. I didn't like it at all. -- Nostalgia isn't what it used to be. >I was applying Meguair's Leather Cleaner and Conditioner to my seats >when I though, hey, a good portion of those seats are vinyl, aren't >they? So I proceeded to wipe all of the interior vinyl with the stuff, >dash and all. Works great! But just a cautionary tale - I, until recently, had a restored non-Honda 'classic' with a vinyl-covered front bench seat. My father in law, meaning well, cleaned the seats with Pledge wax polish. I had to be very careful on bends for quite a while.  SignatureDan Drake On 8/17/04 1:05 PM, in article de944033b4d170e7d6c450ee221f830b@localhost.talkaboutautos.com, "horo" <golfwoodservices@insightbb.com> wrote: > Does anyone have recommendations about application of dressings to the TL > black dash board and trim? I generally do not like those products, > especially those that leave a greasy appearance. However, it would seem > that the black material could use some UV protection. I haven't put anything on my dashboards beyond a wiping with a damp cloth for 15 years now with no adverse effects. They don't crack and come apart like they used to. If you do put something on the dash be careful that it doesn't create so much glare that you can no longer see out the windshield. Our 240SX has a black dash and was greased up by the dealer when we bought it. The glare was so bad it was impossible to see out the windshield at certain times of the day. We ended up getting one of those fitted dash rugs for it. >Does anyone have recommendations about application of dressings to the TL >black dash board and trim? I generally do not like those products, >especially those that leave a greasy appearance. However, it would seem >that the black material could use some UV protection. I'm using this <http://store.yahoo.com/autopia/303-30340.html> with good success. It works well on both the vinyl and the textured rubber stuff over the gauges. On Fri, 20 Aug 2004 12:49:31 GMT, Lee Florack <lflorack@rochester.rr.com> waived the right to be silent and professed: >>Does anyone have recommendations about application of dressings to the TL >>black dash board and trim? I generally do not like those products, [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >with good success. It works well on both the vinyl and the >textured rubber stuff over the gauges. It says "No other protectant beautifies and protects as well as XYZ". Don't they *all* say that? And besides, not performing "as well" might actually mean performing "better". Truth in advertising, I guess... -- Nostalgia isn't what it used to be. >On Fri, 20 Aug 2004 12:49:31 GMT, Lee Florack ><lflorack@rochester.rr.com> waived the right to be silent and [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >Don't they *all* say that? And besides, not performing "as well" might >actually mean performing "better". Truth in advertising, I guess... Well, yes they all say similar things. However, MY opinion is that 303 will protect from UV damage and it leaves a nice non-glossy sheen. I agree with the 303 product. It is sold to protect hot-tub covers from the sun. You can find it at pool and spa supply stores. It doesn't contain alcohol that dries out vinyl like armour-all does. > >On Fri, 20 Aug 2004 12:49:31 GMT, Lee Florack > ><lflorack@rochester.rr.com> waived the right to be silent and [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > that 303 will protect from UV damage and it leaves a nice > non-glossy sheen. Since my original post of 8-17 I have collected tons of data and opinions on various products. I think most if not all are fine products. I called a local detailing shop who recommended using Meguire's #40 vinyl & rubber cleaner/conditoner. That product is in their professional line of products. I called Mequire's and ordered from them since that was also their recommendation. I have applied the product and am very satisfied. Gives rich low luster effect. No shine or oily appearance. |
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