I also had my dash done by JustDashes. I asked the same question, but got a
different answer -- which was to use their (JustDashes') own vinyl treatment
product. They sent me a bottle which I have tried on a small old patch of
vinyl (on visors). It may be good stuff but I have no long term experience
yet. The bottle has only a xerox'd paper label that fell off. So they are
making this themselves I think. I have heard that Armourall is not good
because it dries out the vinyl. ...never heard of baby oil being used.
Bob Wilson '70 1600 28383
-----Original Message-----
From: Alex Avery [mailto:aavery@rica.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 7:12 AM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Pledge vs. Baby oil
A recent post suggested using pledge on interior vinyl. Here's another
"alternative" treatment.
Earlier this year, after I got the newly remanufactured '68 2000 dash back
from "Just Dashes for Classic Cars," I called to ask them about what the
best cleaner/conditioner to use would be--after all, since they're in the
business of making brand new, remanufactured dashes they ought to know how
to take care of 'em, right? The woman there told me they recommend baby
oil!
I thought she was kidding, so I laughed and said, "No, really. What do you
recommend." "Baby oil." She said it didn't break down the foam material
as readily as armor all and the silicone-based stuff.
Has anyone else heard of this or regularly used baby oil on their dash?
I've not treated the dash with anything yet, as it is so new. But I'll
soon have to start using something to keep it looking nice. I'm reluctant
to use baby oil until I've heard from others with long-term experience that
it works.
By the way, it cost ~$700 to redo the dash and center console on the 2000
(not including the radio surround).
Alex Avery
'68 2000 (dad's)
'76 and ''78 280z (mine, :-)
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