Vasoline did me wonders!!!!

[nightwing66]

So i was washing my car blah blah blah, and i thought about trying to lube up my car with some vaso and i heard from a friend it works well. So this was my result:





Shenanigans and thread jacking are ok:firehop:

[cabin]

Not a fan of the shiny look. But as long as you like it.

[ak-]

How much did they pay you

[Jand3rson]

You used Vaseline on all your vinyl and trim.

You do know that Vaseline is petroleum-based, right? Petroleum-based substances don't penetrate and protect, they will literally sit on top of the surface, giving it the appearance of being shiny and nice looking, while actually causing the surface to heat up more by trapping heat under the thin layer of silicone. You want water-based products for protection against heat/sun and UV damage.

Get some good vinyl/rubber cleaner, clean all of that shit off, and try again with a true water-based product that will actually protect your trim and dash.

[Joe G]

thats what she said.

[IRON-E]

While you're at it, you should also try KY it's blunt's brand of choice, so I've heard.

[robsgotit]

fry daddy

[ACHTUNG]

The USS FAILBOAT just set sail...

[Massimo]

I prefer vicks keeps the sinuses clear.

[McGyver]

i read valvoline and expected a before/after shot of the valve train. please wipe it off and do it right so your hands dont slip off the steering wheel.

[nightwing66]

Its not as much as it looks. Really it isnt. I just edited the photo a tad. But thanks for the heads up. Ill get on it on payday. I heard that armor-all dries out the dash, so i tried this. What do you personally use.

[nightwing66]

This is how it actually is. I wiped as much off as possible, just to get a deep shine. My friend told me that its actually good for the dash because it has petroleum based products in the dash or something like that.

[Jand3rson]

Its not as much as it looks. Really it isnt. I just edited the photo a tad. But thanks for the heads up. Ill get on it on payday. I heard that armor-all dries out the dash, so i tried this. What do you personally use.

Armor-All is petroleum-based, just like Vaseline. 303 Aerospace Protectant, or any of the Griot's Garage vinyl and rubber protectants are your best best.

Honestly, the best thing for cleaning and keeping your dash looking fresh is a damp towel with water only. The car community has been brainwashed into thinking they need to saturate their vinyl and rubber trim with protectant so it will soak in and rejuvenate the material, when that's just not the case, it doesn't work like that.

Myth No. 3: Keep your dashboard and tires shiny by frequently wiping them with protectant compounds. Dashboards gather dust and tires lose their shine; it's inevitable with use. Frequent use of various protectant compounds available to consumers, however, can actually do more harm than good. Many dashboard cleaners leave a shiny glare and slippery surface, which are hardly the results you want to aid in safe driving.

Although various compounds can restore a glossy black appearance to your tires, they may strip the rubber of important protectants.
Some experts even say these treatments cause the dashboard material to dry out or age faster. Also, tires become discolored as a side effect of their built-in chemicals — the waxes and antioxidants that form a protective coating against airborne elements, according to Bill Vandewater, consumer products manager in sales engineering at Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire. Aftermarket shiners can restore a tire's color, but they strip the tire of its original protectants. The result? Vandewater says that over time, cracks form in the rubber. As an alternative, he suggests using mild soap and water with a good brush on the tires. We suggest simply wiping down the dashboard with a wet cloth; there's no need for chemicals.

[jrobie79]

vinylex

[nightwing66]

ok thanks good stuff to know