Re: Dash Pad Rehab.

[101.36922@germany.net (Heiko Schwerdt)]

> Dearest List,
> 	I am in the process of putting Phillip's dashboard back in place.  I
> got a nicer one from a parts car, with only 1.5 cracks this
> time.  Does
> anyone have any tips for bringing an oxidized and brittle dash
> pad back
> to life?
> 	Here's what I learned today:
> 1)  There's a place in Medford, OR called "Dash Specialists" that will
> restore mine for $250-300.  It will be "better than new", but
> will loose
> the radio openings in the process.  Call (541) 776-0040 Doug Harris
> 
> 2)  He recommended rubbing it down with Vasaline and letting it
> sit for
> awhile.  Anyone tried this?
> 
> Thanks,
> Peter Parker
> '66 Square; Phillip
> Portland, OR
> 
Peter,
I haven¥t actually reactivated a totally brittle dash cover yet,
but I made excellent erpierience with Armor-All. It cleans very well
and it is absolutely not greasy and gives a nice shiny surface.
Heiko
68 Notch, 70 Fast, 71 Fast