Primer on Dashboard

[911gilley]

Hey all. After a long wait, I just got my '83 SC project car back from body and paint. Unfortunately, there are specks of primer overspray on black dashboard. Anybody know of a way to get them off without ruining dash?
Thanx

[Por_sha911]

If it was a professional shop, by calling them up and telling them they need to get it off or write a check for a new factory dash.

[3liter914-6]

Originally posted by 911gilley
Hey all. After a long wait, I just got my '83 SC project car back from body and paint. Unfortunately, there are specks of primer overspray on black dashboard. Anybody know of a way to get them off without ruining dash?
Thanx

I might try something like a detailing clay bar, or maybe some Goo Gone. Not terribly familiar with the texture of your dash, but if you're skilled with a razor blade you may be able to scrape it away as well.

[911gilley]

I will try those suggestions, 3liter914-6. So far, I started out with Simple Green: did nothing; then turpentine: did nothing; then lacquer thinner: did nothing; then Dupont Fast Drying Enamel Thinner: worked a little with generous scrubbing but it will be impossible to get into some of the tighter areas with this as there is not enough room to rub. This product also seems to leave a haziness to the vinyl, which may need to be touched up with some vinyl dye. Finally, I decided that the best thing to do is to call and ***** at the painter (my brother-in-law) who says he will make it right.

[Paulporsche]

Make sure you treat that dashboard w/ some appropriate treatment or conditioner asap. That scrubbing w/ solvents is probably drying it out.

[911gilley]

You're right. I have only been spot-testing on one small area but will put some vinyl conditioner on it so it doesn't crack.

[3liter914-6]

You might try either Meguiar's NXT vinyl protectant or 303 Products Aerospace Protectant on the dash after you get the overspray off. Both leave a pretty nice "new" looking glow, without appearing or feeling greasy to the touch. They might also return a uniform non-hazed appearance to your dash.

Adam