you could also try getting that vinyl paint stuff.... it works very well for "refinishing" :) sudhir
On Sun, 5 Dec 2004 21:41:05 EST, Jeff Oxroad <oxroad@aol.com> wrote: > In a message dated 12/5/2004 1:10:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, > h2oboxer@OPTONLINE.NET writes: > > > I am looking for ideas on what can be used to refinish the dash pad. > > > I got a brown dash pad from a wrecking yard to put in my bus while I had the > dash out for the fan motor replacemnt, It wasn't so badly damaged, but not > mint either. Let's say in fair condition. > > I used brown shoe polish. Lots of coats and lots of buffing. It really helped > the thing look pretty good. However in some spots the restoration didn't last > too long. > > In short it looks pretty good. On close inspection some problem areas can be > seen. If I wasn't a perfectionist it would be fine. > > If you're going to try shoe polish try it on a small area first and see if > you like the results and that it won't cause any damage. Obviously a spot that > not noticable. > > Best, > Jeff > 83.5 Westfalia > LA,CA > |
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