Is there a way to "bring back" sun-baked vinyl to usable condition? By usable, I don't mean as good as it ever was, but merely flexible enough to move it around without snapping off a break. Wierd formulas from the witch's kettle and Howard Loomis' barbeque are welcomed. Thanks.
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Re: Sun-baked Vinyl
In vinyl a common plasticizer (softening aid) is di-octyl phthalate.
Possibly the application of this liquid would soften the vinyl and allow it to bend without cracking or breaking.
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Loren,
I've been using McGuire's Vinyl & Rubber conditioner on my cars for many years with good results. Seems to keep the vinyl top softer and more pliable. It does gloss it up, but after a while it dulls out. Maybe it contains some of that chemical Bruce mentioned.
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Re: Sun-baked Vinyl
I have an old '56 T-bird that had a badly faded looking dash vinyl cover. I used NuVinyl vinyl restorer liquid, rubbed it in good, and then followed with Vinylex vinyl protectant and it looks like new, brought the color back and looks very "moist" now.Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New MexicoComment
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Loren,
I use Lemon Oil for wood furniture on my black vinyl 67 interior. It is meant to moisturize and preserve wood furniture with no wax or build up, and seems to work fine on my black vinyl seats, vinyl dash panels and door panels. I have only used it on black, and not sure how it would do on color or white interior, maybe test a spot.
Another product is Lemon Pledge in the liquid form.
Nice to see you at San Diego.Jerry Fuccillo
1967 327/300 Convertible since 1968Comment
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