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    Offline Padawan

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    Cleaning dash trim pieces
    « on: December 13, 2013 - 12:30:42 PM »
    I've started to work on the dash and first thing I did is water-bath the dash trim pieces. Put them in hand-warm water, no soap, and now it's showing some white residue.
    Should I not have done that? What's the best way to get them to their former glory?



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    Offline 72cudamaan

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    Re: Cleaning dash trim pieces
    « Reply #1 on: December 13, 2013 - 12:47:27 PM »
    Try Simple Green or a similar product. I use Purple Power but only cause I'm partial to purple.  :smilielol:  :grinno: .If
    that doesn't work, you will probably need to repaint them. Use Sems prep products and paint for best appearance.
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    Re: Cleaning dash trim pieces
    « Reply #2 on: December 13, 2013 - 12:52:56 PM »

    Wow this is kinda weird cause I just did this about 2 days ago.

    I washed with warm water and soap, some other times I used Simple green and it works. What you really want to do it clean it off to get a nice starting point to paint.

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    Re: Cleaning dash trim pieces
    « Reply #3 on: December 13, 2013 - 01:23:55 PM »
    Mothers Back to Black works very good at restoring the "black" if you don't want to paint.
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    Re: Cleaning dash trim pieces
    « Reply #4 on: December 13, 2013 - 01:42:47 PM »
    Get them clean then a very light coat of SEM Landau Black :2cents:
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    Re: Cleaning dash trim pieces
    « Reply #5 on: December 13, 2013 - 03:52:07 PM »
    Would Mothers Back To Black work on bleached interior parts as well?


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    Re: Cleaning dash trim pieces
    « Reply #6 on: December 13, 2013 - 06:51:46 PM »
    Quote from: anlauto on December 13, 2013 - 01:42:47 PM
    Get them clean then a very light coat of SEM Landau Black :2cents:

     :iagree:   X2

     SEM Landau black did wonders for my door panels too.

    Just be sure all the grease or whatever has been cleaned off first.
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    Re: Cleaning dash trim pieces
    « Reply #7 on: December 13, 2013 - 08:57:55 PM »
    You will not need to paint these plastic parts going by your pictures, just a simple warm wash in a soapy water mix will do wonders, use a tooth brush too to get in to the grained areas. :2thumbs: After they have dried, see if you can find another product that will act as a protectant for plastic, i do not know what you guys have in America for doing this application when it comes to brand names.
    Maybe someone else can chime in and help out with that, new cars have a lot of plastic in them, so it may be worth while asking a parts shop that deals in these sort of products for cleaning for a recommendation. :wave: How is that 8-Track trim piece looking :bigsmile:
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    Re: Cleaning dash trim pieces
    « Reply #8 on: December 14, 2013 - 12:23:08 AM »
    Thanks for all the input, and nice comparison pics, HP_Cuda, want to trade? :rofl:
    I've now cleaned them with Simple Green twice, even with a toothbrush, and while it DOES look better it's still dull in some areas. Almost seems as if the surface is drying out. Using black paint on black plastic seems strange, but if you guys swear by it and since it only seems to apply a very thin layer I'll probably try the SEM Landau, maybe first Mother's Back to black.

    The piece I got from you, Ken, looks still great in comparison! Haven't cleaned it yet, though, I'm sure I can ruin that one as well. :lol: Maybe I'll even get as far to finally install it! 8-track hasn't been restored, though.

    Since the shop that borked up my new wiring also "forgot" to re-install 3 out of 4 screws I'm short on screws and the ones I have are of all different sorts. What are the correct screws to put the Dash Trim back on, 8 x ½” sheet metal Phillips with an oval head, in black?

    And since I'm pulling it all out, what would you guys use to repaint the metal parts, like the ash receiver housing? Got a nice LED bulb to go into the housing, and does anyone know if that's an original cigarette lighter?


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    Re: Cleaning dash trim pieces
    « Reply #9 on: December 14, 2013 - 05:35:09 AM »
    I would love to see a picture of that again.
    I was thinking about your black plastic, and maybe a type of cornubia wax would bring the luster back in those faded looking parts after you did that nice clean job you did. :2thumbs:
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    Re: Cleaning dash trim pieces
    « Reply #10 on: December 14, 2013 - 08:37:34 AM »
    My black console was not cleaning up so I used Novus Plastic Polish #2. I took multiple applications & i used a soft buff on a hand drill at moderate speed to remove but it finally came back looking very good. 
    Used the same product on my original dash....seems there was years of Armorall buildup to dissolve. 
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    Re: Cleaning dash trim pieces
    « Reply #11 on: December 14, 2013 - 08:43:40 AM »
    Quote from: Bullitt- on December 14, 2013 - 08:37:34 AM
    ...seems there was years of Armorall buildup to dissolve. 

    I was just going to ask about Armorall. Would you suggest not using it?
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    Re: Cleaning dash trim pieces
    « Reply #12 on: December 14, 2013 - 09:06:41 AM »
    Quote from: blown motor on December 14, 2013 - 08:43:40 AM
    I was just going to ask about Armorall. Would you suggest not using it?
       I use Armorall as more of a generic term, I've used that and many other similar products from the mid '70s-'80s when the car was on the road. (been in storage mid 80's to date)
    Although I've heard bad things about these products what can I say...My original '73 dash pad is in very good shape with but one small crack in a speaker corner.
    I think something is better than nothing, currently using Armorall Leather Care Protectant on all interior hard surfaces & am pleased with the look, not greasy but leaves a long lasting luster. 
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    Re: Cleaning dash trim pieces
    « Reply #13 on: December 14, 2013 - 09:13:13 AM »
    I use this stuff on all the plastic parts, door panels, dash parts etc....
    http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Shine-High-Gloss-Spray/dp/B0009IQXXG

    It doesn't leave a greasy film, smells ok too. I apply it about 2x a year if I'm feeling ambitious . :biggrin:

    Forgot to add.... I also use it on the tires too !  :roflsmiley:
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    Re: Cleaning dash trim pieces
    « Reply #14 on: December 14, 2013 - 09:19:14 AM »
    I don't understand why you would want to keep wiping crap onto old faded plastic :screwy:...

    Re-dye it using SEM products and be done with it. :worshippy

    Your trim will look new and stay that way....You might have to wipe the dust off of it from time to time, but never have to apply any goop to make it shine... :2cents:
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