I just bought an R52 that has the colored dash panels that match the exterior, lightening blue. They are exposed to the sun a lot being a convertible and look like they need some TLC. Since they are painted and feel like a clear coat can I use Epic and Banana Gloss on them? I had to idea how to handle painted plastic to protect them and keep them looking good when the top's down.

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Thanks,
Kevin

 

I don't see why not. When I first got mine, it had all kinds of black marks on it (shoe scuffs?). I used a cheap cleaner wax, and it shined up like new. I almost thought I was going to have to repaint it.

 

YEP!! You can wax any painted surface, there is plastic under the paint, so a Plastic Cleaner & Polish like this....

would work well too!!

 

I used to work on older Mercedes with wood veneer dashes. The best way to wax the small dash pieces is by hand, with just a little wax on the tips of two fingers. You'd be amazed at how well you can control it and keep the wax off of the plastic parts nearby.
Give it a try!

 

Ha ha ha ha! That reminds me. I once saw a weirdo driving with his RIGHT leg propped up on the dash. Clearly, he had an automatic tranny but I have no idea how he could stop quickly with his left leg. Must have been over six feet tall... Maybe the previous owner liked to drive that way. I've even seen a girl driving with her left leg draped over the driver side door. Don't ask me how she could control the car that way.