Vinyl preservation,

[Son_of_Z]

Vinyl preservation,

I am frequently asked what I use on my 1970 240Zs original dash, original door panels, and original vinyl quilted material so thought I would share it. I have seen and heard of a lot of ways and different products that are suppose to protect the vinyl surfaces in cars. None of them seamed to work well for me. Then I stumbled upon Passier, Lederbalsam, a fine leather dressing made in Germany. This stuff is great, clean the area with a damp cloth, then liberally apply the Lederbalsam, leave it on overnight. The following day wipe off the excesses. When I bought my car from the original owner about 3 years ago the dash was uncracked, but very hard and stiff. I have treated the dash 3 or 4 times now and while it is not as soft as new it is very flexible and pliable to the touch. On the drivers side door panel where the drivers knee rests the vinyl had an area about 3 inches round where all the moisture had been wicked out of the vinyl over the years. After just one treatment it looks good as new and stays that way. I bought this stuff at a Saddle and Tack Store, $16.00 for a can. No I don’t own any stock in the company, just hate to replace dashes.

Good Luck

[Alfadog]

Cool thanks I'll try that

[guy_geo]

NObody else got something...

I can't find here in Montreal....:disappoin

[Alfadog]

Maybe youre looking in the wrong places ?

From what I've found on the net,

"PASSIER Lederbalsam is a tried and tested leather dressing that restores and preserves fine saddlery. Lederbalsam protects the leather against moisture and keeps it soft. Thus it prolongs the life of leather good sconsiderably. All saddles will show a certain wear abraison of colour. Complaints concerning this matter can only be accepted when using PASSIER saddle soap and PASSIER Lederbalsam. "

:-/ Is this what you're talking about Son_of_Z ?

Maybe go look in a saddle shop guy_geo !!

[My260Rocks]

So Western Warehouse... Cavenders?? Those are as close to a saddle shop one can find in North Dallas:classic:

[Son_of_Z]

Alfadog is on the right scent or should I say trail:classic:

[EScanlon]

Another product with which I've been pleased with:

BOSS GLOSS by the POR folks.

Note: it does warn that it will leave a SLICK and SLIPPERY surface and should not be used on those surfaces that should NOT be slippery (i.e. foot pedals, tires, steering wheels etc.).

However, the finish is as good as or better than my old favorite Clear Guard (no longer available). Additionally Boss Gloss also has a UV protectant in it.

It isn't cheap, about $8 for a pint, but it goes a LONG way, and it doesn't need constant reapplication.

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