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So I got my original 69 Interior panels, cleaned up, but they were faded, blotchy just looked terrible, after some searching I came up with using Pledge on all vinyl panels, I am amazed wipe on/off, and they look brand new. Amazing results.
So I got my original 69 Interior panels, cleaned up, but they were faded, blotchy just looked terrible, after some searching I came up with using Pledge on all vinyl panels, I am amazed wipe on/off, and they look brand new. Amazing results.
Interesting. Hadn't heard about pledge before. Something good to know in a pinch.
In my interior resto I have found SEM soap followed by Aerospace 303 to be the ticket for the stuff that does not need major rework. Otherwise a good prep with SEM soap, cleaner, and sand-free followed by their dye.
Lemon Pledge is a very old trick for a quick clean and shine for shows and at the race track. Just spray it on paint, chrome, vinyl, whatever and wipe off good.
Hi,
I use a can of Pledge that's about 20 years old.
Just a little shine, but no sense that the vinyl has 'something' applied to it.
I think I remember reading that the new Pledge MAY have an ingredient in it that could be a problem for the old vinyl….or I may have dreamed that (?).
Regards,
Alan
Hi RR,
It appears to be old enough that the ingredients weren't listed.
I think it was member 7T1 that knew something about the formula change and it's effect on the vinyl.
Regards,
Alan
You can make them 'look' better with Pledge or any other petroleum-based product. But, that stuff will do two things:
1. evaporate pretty quickly (less than a week);
2. attack the plastic (slowly). Plastic is made from petroleum; so putting more on it is like putting a solvent on your parts.
I have been putting a polymer protectant on my plastic, leather, and rubber parts for over 30 years. I use Nu-Vinyl (not Nu-Finish), but Meguiar's protectant for plastics is also good. The TV advertises "Wipe New", which is the same as Nu-Vinyl but costs 5 times as much. And there are other polymer protectants out there which will work similarly.
Polymer protectants dry completely (not like Pledge of other petrol based products); the will not peel and will not yellow; they act as a UV screen to protect the part from UV deterioration. And they last for months. You wipe it on and let dry. That's it.
I don't own stock in this stuff. It just works GREAT!!
that is correct, just Pledge. this round was actually Scott's Gold polish, same type of polish.
I had planned to redye everything because they were so blotching and nasty.
I now have cancelled the redye plan, try it you will be amazed.
pass on the Lemon version unless you really like Lemon.
I also have been using this on another vehicle for more than 30 years.
no negative effects, over long term.
Everyone can do as they feel best. I've seen stuff that has been Armor-All'ed for years and see a lot of sun. Those parts start turning to 'goo' on the surface. Plastic is made from petro-chemicals (oil) and petrol is a 'solvent' for such parts. It may be slow, but it will attack the plastic.
If you have never tried a polymer protectant for plastics, etc, you really should try it before discarding the idea.
Everyone can do as they feel best. I've seen stuff that has been Armor-All'ed for years and see a lot of sun. Those parts start turning to 'goo' on the surface. Plastic is made from petro-chemicals (oil) and petrol is a 'solvent' for such parts. It may be slow, but it will attack the plastic.
If you have never tried a polymer protectant for plastics, etc, you really should try it before discarding the idea.
i agree, I now use non petrol based products for all vinyl/plastic surfaces because previous use of petrol based products has I believe Hastened the deterioration of trim, especially areas that take a beating from the hot Aussie sun, like the dash splitting
As a result of this thread, I've decided on a method for trying to bring back my interior panels (I was pretty certain I would have to replace them all). Please note that my 71 vette sat in a pole barn for 30 some years with mice pissing all over it, dark green interior, which mostly looks black. So I went out a little while ago and bought some Meguiar's vinyl cleaner in a spray bottle, I also picked up a spray bottle of Mothers vinyl and leather conditioner. I grabbed the center piece at the top of the windshield and held it out while I sprayed it with the Meguiar's cleaner and viola.....the dark crud just started running onto the floor of the garage. I wiped off the panel and then applied the cleaner again, and WOW...the panel is actually a great looking green, no blotches or anything (the car was in total darkness for most of those years). I dried the panel real good and then applied the Mothers conditioner, and I think I'm going to be able to use all of the original panels. It's only original once
The dash pad doesn't have any cracks in it, I cleaned it with mild soap and water after I removed it, it actually looked pretty good. I have it stored in the spare bedroom closet, I'll get it out and treat it tomorrow. I'll try to post up some pics too
03-18-2017, 10:18 PM
Restoration of interior panels?
