Dash Paint for 90's style dash?

[DustinL]

I have been asked this question and wondered it myself. Is there a paint or something to redo the 90's style dash. It has a type of non-skid to it like little bubbles and there are solid color. I know with lots of sun and weathering these things can loose luster and even fade white. Is there a product out that can bring this back? Buffing this out only does little to no good because of the non-skid and the windsheild. Has anyone had any experiance with this?

 

[JerryS]

I know that Pietro painted the dash on his 390EC with a flat black paint. But, I believe that he had the windshield off when it was done. He does have problems with the flat black because it gets marked up easily.
FWebster has talked about cleaners to try on the dash, but, I don't know where his post is. You may be able to go to his member page and rummage thru his posts to find it.
Sorry, can't be of more help.

 

[Quint4]

I have tried everything to make it look good. I read a post somewhere that someone swore that pledge worked great on these dashes. I figured what the hell and it actually makes the dash look great. I reapply weekly. Of course this is assuming it is in decent shape to begin with.

 

[DustinL]

I did here the same thing about pledge but mostly on autos. Did you just spray it on and wipeor apply with the sponge or wrag?

 

[Quint4]

spray and wipe

 

[H2ONUT]

I spray WD-40 on a rag and wipe mine down. Usually once a month.

 

[Quint4]

WD40 is petroleum based, aren't you afraid it will degrade the surface?

 

[DustinL]

That and I would be afraid it would eat any seals in the windshield or caulk. I am gonna try this attempt. Clean entire dash with straight amonia then use Johnsons floor wax lightly and evenly spread. I have seen what that will do to a boat and I am gonna try it this weekend and see what happens. I will report back it it works well.

 

[Quint4]

I think
johnsons will look great for a short while but when it starts to peel and fade you are going to have a big mess on your hands.

 

[JerryS]

The basic ingrediant in WD40 is Fish Oil.
Here is the skinny:

[FONT=times new roman, new york, times, serif]WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound.. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.

Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you. When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stove top ... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.

Here are some other uses:

1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4. Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
5. Keeps flies off cows.[/FONT]
[FONT=times new roman, new york, times, serif]6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewelry chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11.. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13. Removes tomato [/FONT][FONT=times new roman, new york, times, serif]stains from clothing[/FONT][FONT=times new roman, new york, times, serif].
14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
18. It removes black scuff marks from t he kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off.. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19. Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21. Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22. Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31.. Removes splattered grease on stove.
32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37. Florida 's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38. The favorite use in the state of New York , WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41. WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag..
42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40
and rewash.. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
43. If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
44. Removes sticky glue residue left behind from stick on price tags.
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[FONT=times new roman, new york, times, serif]P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OiI[/FONT]

 

[H2ONUT]

WD40 is petroleum based, aren't you afraid it will degrade the surface?

Since getting the boat in 06, I havent seen any ill effects...

 

[DustinL]

Wow I knew WD-40 did some cool stuff but I just learned even more. I may try the pledge first then maybe to WD-40 next.