montebob70 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Hi guys, What can I use to bring the dash pad back to life? The pad is original to the car and has no cracks. It has been off the car since the early 90's. I would like to add some flexibility back to it. Thanks, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montebob70 Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 hi guys, A little help please. What do you use on your dashes? Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 I was kinda waiting for someone to chime in on this as I also have one that is perfect but it’s hard. For lack of a better term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Something with a non corrosive oil should work..... Baby oil seems to be a popular choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 I have also heard that Vaseline rubbed into it and left sitting for a while work. Let it sit is a vary warm environment is what I have been told 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 I wonder if anyone has tried taking the whole thing and letting it soak in warm water, with some sort of moisturizer in it. And then coating it with Vaseline or something like that. But I’m thinking that it better be the correct color first or your screwed because you probably won’t get paint to stick to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 I would think that soaking the foam backing in warm water would cause it to break down..... Or expand uncontrollably. Remember, it's been compressed for 50 years, so it's just waiting to go crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420ponies Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 I done it to like 3 dashes .I've used the bees wax you would use on wood.rub it on and let it warm in the sun.wipe off, do again.press lightly near the corner or by the speaker hole. It does not have much compression for that dash vinyl. As long as the edges don't have spider cracks, pledge works the best after. Used since I put mine back together in '08. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montebob70 Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Thanks for the replies. I'm not sure what to use yet. I will let you know what I do. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montebob70 Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 Well guys, I went will mineral oil. I soaked it down and let sit for approximately 24 hrs. It seems to have soaked some of the mineral oil. Then I wiped it dry. It looks pretty good. I wrapped it in plastic and put it back on the shelf. It will be a while before it will be installed. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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