Petroleum jelly?  That sounds like it would attract a lot of dirt.

I have really good luck with products from McGuire's or The Wax Shop.  They
are about twice the other products at your typical FLAPS, but the results
are much more long-lasting and the quality and reputation of both companies
is very good.

I use some stuff called "Back-to-Black" from McGuire's on my bumpers,
grills,  and black plastic parts, and the results are very good.  My side
mirrors, vent louvers, and gas cap area all look brand new, and I only apply
the stuff about once a month.

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"
Santa Barbara, CA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Miguel Calvin" <mcalvin@ican.net>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 11:48 AM
Subject: Deteriorating plastic trim

> Like many of you, I have found many interior trim parts are deteriorating,
> becomeing brittle and getting scratched very easily.  I know that
ArmourAll
> and similar products may look good at first but tend to accelerate the
> deterioration.  So what to do?
> I have tried smearing a very thin coating of petroleum jelly on one area
and
> it looks much better.  But, is it safe?  Anyone have comments or other
suggestions?
> TIA
> --
> A. Miguel Calvin
> mcalvin@ican.net
> Guelph, Ontario, Canada
> 83.5 1.9l Westy