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enio45
07-10-2012, 04:04 AM
I have an orig vinyl on my 69 camaro - its dark green.

What is the recomendation for cleaning and restoring it to like new look? It is in excellent condition, no rips, tears, bubbles etc....just could use a good cleaning and resurface it with a good product. I don't want to have any shinney look, just trying to get that orig look with that satin sheen.

Appreciate the advise
SuperNovaSS
07-10-2012, 04:16 AM
Mr Clean Magic Eraser?


Jason
1969L78Nova
07-10-2012, 11:47 AM
Wash with a soft bristle brush and a mild detergent then apply a thin coat of 303...then wipe off the excess.

http://303products.com/index.php/303r-aerospace-protectant-32oz.html
XXXGoldL34M20
07-10-2012, 12:03 PM
Not sure if it will work with a green color but i used a black Tana leather wax shoe polish and it made my original black vinyl roof look like new again, even the faded spots were gone.
I just buffed it in with a terry cloth while spreading it on. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif
Charley Lillard
07-10-2012, 01:24 PM
Mr Clean Magic Eraser from your local grocery store and then 303.
MosportGreen66
07-10-2012, 04:27 PM
Post of a pic of the car, Eddie!
Mr. Chevy
07-11-2012, 02:45 AM
Magic eraser works wonders!! I used that with blue coral upholestry cleaner that my friend had laying around to clean a white convertible top and it came out like new!!

Rich
MosportGreen66
07-11-2012, 11:09 PM
Took care of mold and grime on the seats of my Z

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mosportgreen66/_DSC0054.jpg
Salvatore
07-12-2012, 12:03 AM
Wow kid that looks great!
MosportGreen66
07-12-2012, 02:46 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow kid that looks great! </div></div>

Sam, thanks... that was 1 pass!!!
enio45
07-12-2012, 07:46 PM
wow, looks like great stuff.....ill get a bottle of it and the 303 stuff as well....

thanks for all the input
6pakdave
07-12-2012, 09:42 PM
I like wax &amp; grease remover too. Harmless on paint,glass,tires and chrome and is good for the 1st clean in a process on all plastics. It removes any bugs or heavier grime and can clean any vinyl down to the base. I use it on door trims and seats too, dont like the 'shine' look too much from sprays and wax n grease can remove any past coatings of spray for that orig no-shine look.... and we all know that spray products have alot of silicone.

cheers Dave.....ps pix or it diddnt happen lol!