original vinyl treatment

[Bill W.]

On my 65 I am going to reuse my original black vinyl seats , dash pads ,door panels and sun visors . What have you used that puts moisture back into the vinyl and wont hurt them . I was always told that Armor All was not good for vinyl ??? A friend uses Vaseline and swears by it . Any other ideas .

[Mike M.]

Re: original vinyl treatment

I swear bye vinylx, I think the stuff is unbelievable!!

[Tim T.]

Re: original vinyl treatment

Vinylx contains silicone, I don't like silicone for vinyl esp on a vette. Try 303 cleaner and 303 protectant.
Tim

[Patrick H.]

Re: original vinyl treatment

I often use either Meguiar's vinyl treatment or vinyl cleaner.

I also use Lexol's Vinylex, and have not had any problems with it.
303 never seems to last very long at all.

[Tracy C.]

Re: original vinyl treatment

Bill, I've never tried it on vinyl, but good ole fashion saddle soap might work. There may also be other modern day leather conditioners as well.

tc

[Mike M.]

Re: original vinyl treatment

I have used vinylx on 20 or more original unrestored corvettes and never once ever had an issue, it also seems to last quite a bit more then others!!
Just my 2 cents!!!

[Joe L.]

Re: original vinyl treatment

On my 65 I am going to reuse my original black vinyl seats , dash pads ,door panels and sun visors . What have you used that puts moisture back into the vinyl and wont hurt them . I was always told that Armor All was not good for vinyl ??? A friend uses Vaseline and swears by it . Any other ideas .

Bill-------


I've used nothing but Lemon Pledge on the interior of my 1969 since the day it was new. Well, it's been 46 years now and most of the interior on my 1969 is still the original and is PERFECT.

[Patrick H.]

Re: original vinyl treatment

Bill-------


I've used nothing but Lemon Pledge on the interior of my 1969 since the day it was new. Well, it's been 46 years now and most of the interior on my 1969 is still the original and is PERFECT.

Of course, Lemon Pledge has changed formulation at least once if not more since 1969. I find that Plexus has the wax in it that Lemon Pledge used to, and also smells like lemons. FWIW.

[Bob R.]

Re: original vinyl treatment

I agree with the lemon Pledge it leaves a clean surface with a nice sheen and lasts for a long time. I've been using it on my dash and door panels for years now.

[James W.]

Re: original vinyl treatment

I use Adam's vinyl, rubber, & Tire Treatment. It is water based and leaves a low sheen. It works great on my original vinyl interior surfaces. It can be purchased from Corvette Central.


Regards,

James West

[Robert B.]

Re: original vinyl treatment

Nothing softens vinyl which is hardened except for solvents. Saddle soap, oils, and anything else which softens leather has no real effect. Vinyl hardens because chemicals which make it pliable are lost. But they really can't be put back.

[Duke W.]

Re: original vinyl treatment

Vinyl products don't have "moisture". What happens over time is that they "outgas"... what is known as "new car smell". Molecules slowly leave the surface, which causes the material to shrink and eventually crack. The secret is to seal the surface to minimize the rate of outgassing.

I've always used plain (not lemon) Pledge, simply because it did not want to leave the lemon aroma. Pledge contains carnuba wax, which seals the surface, but does not leave it greasy or excessively slippery.

The specialty vinyl treatment products mentioned here will likely do the same, but are likely more expensive.

Duke

[Edward B.]

Re: original vinyl treatment

As usual, Duke is correct. Vinyl is plastic, hence there is no "moisture" to be lost or to be replaced. Protect the surface as best you can to preserve the material, but once the outgassing has occurred there is little you can do. Vinyl can not be rehydrated the way leather can sometimes be refreshed. 303 seems to be a well respected product and is readily available at reasonable cost; many others swear by Pledge.

[Patrick H.]

Re: original vinyl treatment

I've always used plain (not lemon) Pledge, simply because it did not want to leave the lemon aroma. Pledge contains carnuba wax, which seals the surface, but does not leave it greasy or excessively slippery.

Duke

Not any more. The carnauba wax was removed from Pledge years ago. That's why I often use Plexus instead, as it does have wax in it.

[Carl N.]

Re: original vinyl treatment

Agree with Joe - I've used Lemon Pledge for years on many cars