Petroleum jelly? That sounds like it would attract a lot of dirt. I have really good luck with products from McGuire's or The Wax Shop. They are about twice the other products at your typical FLAPS, but the results are much more long-lasting and the quality and reputation of both companies is very good. I use some stuff called "Back-to-Black" from McGuire's on my bumpers, grills, and black plastic parts, and the results are very good. My side mirrors, vent louvers, and gas cap area all look brand new, and I only apply the stuff about once a month. Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus" Santa Barbara, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Miguel Calvin" <mcalvin@ican.net> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 11:48 AM Subject: Deteriorating plastic trim
> Like many of you, I have found many interior trim parts are deteriorating, > becomeing brittle and getting scratched very easily. I know that ArmourAll > and similar products may look good at first but tend to accelerate the > deterioration. So what to do? > I have tried smearing a very thin coating of petroleum jelly on one area and > it looks much better. But, is it safe? Anyone have comments or other suggestions? > TIA > -- > A. Miguel Calvin > mcalvin@ican.net > Guelph, Ontario, Canada > 83.5 1.9l Westy |
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