North American Turbocoupe Organization



Dash Board protection
BJL Offline
Moderator
#1
after completeing my dahs board change over , what can i use to protect hsi one fromt he sun, other then cpvering it?
it doesnt has eits shien back yet, its been soaking up the armor wipes liek crazy, and i knwo they are good for protection agaist UV rays.
anythign i should use to help?
im going to ask a Auto detailer near me for advice, but want to ask you guys for a specific product that you have used and foudn effective

------------------
Brian J Larkin AKA Turbo
1988 Turbo Coupe 5spd
Twilight Blue
boost valve, k&n cone, glasspacks gettto rigged ram air, cracked header panel
http://natoubb.turboford.org/uploads/BJL/burnout3-9.jpg
Brian Larkin
88TC 330,000 miles
Slightly Modified
Reply

1owner88TC Offline
Member
#2
Did you get ArmorAll on your typing fingers? [Image: smile.gif]
I've read somewhere that people have used a light coat of vaseline. I never tried it though. I garage my TC and use a windshield sunscreen when it sits out. The dash still looks like new. I have a 77 Dodge van that sits outside 24/7, is never treated and doesn't have a blemish any where on the dash. Go figure.
fun, fun, fun - Justin
3" DP & Cat, Magnaflos, K&N, Magnecor Race wires, Steeda Tri-Ax, SPEC Stage 2 clutch, 3-core radiator.
Reply

Pete D Offline
Administrator
#3
I use Meguiars Vinyl and Rubber Protetorant.
I've read a couple different articles that say Armorall is actually bad for vinyl in the long run or at least not the best thing out there. I've looked for the links to those articles and I don't have them anymore.
See the last paragraph on the Detailing article in the Tech Articles for a recommendation on an alternative.


------------------
NATO Member. it's not a vice, it's an obsession
Letting the cat out of the bag is a whole lot easier than putting it back in.
88 TC X 2, 86 SVO, mods list at
http://www.turbotbird.com/showroom/pd_88tc.htm
Pete Dunham


Reply

cordes Offline
Junior Member
#4
I hope that the meguires does the job, as I have just repaced my dash also, and I dont need that headache for some time to come.
88 T/C: T3/T4 turbo, Front mount Mercedes IC, Gillis valve, EGR delete.
Reply

Spooler87 Offline
Posting Freak
#5
pete's right, armorall is bad for vinal....it actually does protect against the sun, but it wil eventually make you dash crack. Meguires is the best stuff to use, I just tried out the Meguires dash foam, and it covrs better than the wipes, lasts longer, and it also smells nice. I've found that the meguires wipes are a bit too greasy.

------------------
87 Tubocoupe, Light Regatta Blue, All Options incl. Leather; 2.5" exaust, Dynamax super turbo mufflers w/3"chrome tips, MSD 6AL, Blaster2 Coil and wires, Homemade adjustable boost valve.
"The stage is set, the orchestra engaged.... it's now time to see if you can dance."
All hail Project "Marauder" !
Reply





Users browsing this thread:
1 Guest(s)



Theme © iAndrew 2018 - Software MyBB