"Rehydrating" a Dash

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While building our house, my car would sit in the sun for hours on end, everyday for over a year. As a result of not having the time to properly care for my car, there is a narrow strip on my dash that when viewed at an angle, has a dry look to it. Straight on, it looks like any other part of the dash. Is it possible to "rehydrate" that part of the dash and if so, what would I use? It bothers me every single time I look at it. The dash material is a soft textured plastic/vinyl.
 
head to pep boys and pick-up a bottle of mother's back to black.

follow the directions to a T.

for it to really work well you gotta message it thoroughly into the dash.
 
Might want to try some 303 on it. My understanding is that 303 soaks into the plastic/vinyl, so that might be all you need. I've done this before just by spraying quite a bit on the spot and letting it sit for 10-15 minutes and wiping off. The apply 303 to the whole dash like normal. Made mine looks loads better. Worth a shot if you've already got some 303.
 
Prior to the 303, you may actually want to try Leatherique Rejuvinator Oil. I was browsing their site again and was surprised with its use on vinyl.
 
I was thinking about the Leatherique. I'll look into it. Anyone care to give me a sample so I do not have to buy a bottle? :p



I do have 303 but it is not my go-to product. Sonus, Wolfgang, and Pinnacle are my preferred interior dressings. It is amazing that my car has a "dry" strip on the dash yet my dad's F-150, which sits outside all day long, is in perfect shape. Perhaps because my interior is dark?
 
I've had the best results with Klasse VRLP for interiors that I thought were goners. It's rejuvenating qualities have resurrected either whole interiors or parts that needed special attention. And it doesn't seem to be just a superficial layer of dressing that will get wiped off. My dash has had it for 8 months now and counting. Still has a nice low sheen, doesn't attract dust and repels dirt. A quick wipe is all I've been doing just to get rid of pollen. I was made a believer when a faded ashtray went back to its original color (and stayed that way). It was a tired looking brown but went back to black after 2 applications. VRLP is also an outstanding interior cleaner.
 
Adam's VRT has proved to me that it soaks in to the surface. It dries clean and looks with a touch more sheen that OE. I love the stuff. Oh yeah, SPF65 as well.
 
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