Dash pad reflection

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jul 15, 2009 | 12:48 PM

#21

LoneStarFRC

Team Owner

Joined: May 2001

Posts: 36,836

Likes: 244

From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.

St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC

I use Armor-All "Low Shine".

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10U 99

they still make that stuff?

I've got a bottle of AA Low Gloss that I've had for quite a while, reserved just for the top of the dash. The TA I had suffered from the same problem.

Haven't looked in some time. The bottle I've got, I've had for awhile, but it's starting to get towards the bottom. I'm thinking seriously about 303. In addition to online, it seems that marine supply companies sell it too. Besides, if Ed (Patches) likes it, it must have something to it, since he's an engineer himself plus he takes exquisite care of his cars.

Those that don't use anything, or use just water, may be living on borrowed time. Depending on where you live and how the car is stored, etc, interior plastics will eventually dry out and/or shrink slightly. Brittleness can set in and the cracking begins. This is more true of daily drivers as well as people who live in the Southern areas that have higher levels of sun throughout the year, not to mention the very high interior temps.

Jul 15, 2009 | 01:00 PM

#22

Jet-Jock

Race Director

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 13,421

Likes: 8

From: Lake Mary Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark C5

I currently use Zaino Leather in a Bottle.

After I have done the seats and such, I take the saturated sponge-applicator and go over the other parts like doors and dash pad. It keeps it looking new and has a low luster sheen. I've seen no reflections.

Jul 15, 2009 | 01:23 PM

#23

srs244

Safety Car

Joined: Sep 2005

Posts: 4,062

Likes: 103

From: Southeast, Tennessee

St. Jude Donor '09 thru '26

Quote:

Originally Posted by vett79

I found the same problem even in cloudy Ohio so I bought a dash pad from Mid America and just leave it on all the time as it also protects the dash as well.

the easiest solution. i keep one on my wife's hemi magnum all the time. you think the sun is bad in LA, try deep south florida (in the heart of the tropics, lol)

Jul 15, 2009 | 01:45 PM

#24

MrMojoRisin921

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 258

Likes: 1

From: Los Angeles CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by srs244

the easiest solution. i keep one on my wife's hemi magnum all the time. you think the sun is bad in LA, try deep south florida (in the heart of the tropics, lol)

Oh yeah, I'll take sunny, dry and 75 degrees 310 days out of the year over hot and humid any day!

Thanks for the feedback all...

Jul 16, 2009 | 02:09 PM

#25

srs244

Safety Car

Joined: Sep 2005

Posts: 4,062

Likes: 103

From: Southeast, Tennessee

St. Jude Donor '09 thru '26

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMojoRisin921

Oh yeah, I'll take sunny, dry and 75 degrees 310 days out of the year over hot and humid any day!

Thanks for the feedback all...

yeah, but we can swim in our ocean water all year round without a wet suit, LMAO!!

Jul 16, 2009 | 04:09 PM

#26

Jet-Jock

Race Director

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 13,421

Likes: 8

From: Lake Mary Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by srs244

yeah, but we can swim in our ocean water all year round without a wet suit, LMAO!!

... and we have clean air, no polution, no state income tax nor is our state bankrupt.

Jul 16, 2009 | 04:15 PM

#27

tail_lights

Race Director

Joined: Apr 2009

Posts: 10,581

Likes: 252

From: SE TEX

Gonna try some of these when my car gets outta the shop

Jul 16, 2009 | 05:14 PM

#28

MrMojoRisin921

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 258

Likes: 1

From: Los Angeles CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet-Jock

... and we have clean air, no polution, no state income tax nor is our state bankrupt.

Yeah, our ocean is cold and state is run by complete idiots. The air is actually very clean when you live at the beach here because the ocean breeze blows all the smog inland and when there are earthquakes the sand dampens the shaking

Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

Brett Foote

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Michael S. Palmer

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Pouria Savadkouei

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Joe Kucinski

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Michael S. Palmer

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Joe Kucinski

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Joe Kucinski

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Verdad Gallardo

Jul 16, 2009 | 06:03 PM

#29

Jet-Jock

Race Director

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 13,421

Likes: 8

From: Lake Mary Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMojoRisin921

and your state is also sending idiots to the senate and house of representatives.

Jul 16, 2009 | 06:49 PM

#30

BUBBAS 01Z06

Melting Slicks

Joined: Oct 2006

Posts: 2,574

Likes: 3

From: Fredericton NB

Don't laugh...

BABY WIPES.

Serious.

Jul 16, 2009 | 07:13 PM

#31

dobewillie

Race Director

Joined: Mar 2006

Posts: 10,477

Likes: 4

From: lockport n.y

some good solutions thanks

Jul 16, 2009 | 09:01 PM

#32

LoneStarFRC

Team Owner

Joined: May 2001

Posts: 36,836

Likes: 244

From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.

St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUBBAS 01Z06

Don't laugh...

BABY WIPES.

Serious.

Stop using those! They are recycled! Do more research before you do that cra...........er, stuff. Cereal.

Jul 16, 2009 | 10:36 PM

#33

olbear1962

Safety Car

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 4,095

Likes: 42

From: Pewaukee WI

Meguiers quick detail spray - non shiny formula.
Purchased a DashMat6 weeks ago, works great in the TX sun.

Jul 17, 2009 | 12:08 AM

#34

2vettes2go

Pro

Joined: Jul 2003

Posts: 717

Likes: 1

From: decatur il

aero 303 is the best for reflections.

Jul 17, 2009 | 12:17 AM

#35

Stickman81

Melting Slicks

Joined: Feb 2004

Posts: 3,195

Likes: 2

From: ATL

St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10

I'm a Zaino fan but have not tried anything on the dash.
http://www.zainostore.com/

I like Aerospace 303. It leaves a low sheen.
It can be found locally - Try an RV / Trailer sales store.
http://www.303products.com/

I've been using this for a couple of years now.
1Z einszett Cockpit Premium Interior Plastic Cleaner
It does not leave a sheen, or if it does, it is not noticeable to me.
http://www.properautocare.com/eicopr.html

Reply Subscribe