In a message dated 12/5/2004 1:10:00 PM Pacific Standard Time,
h2oboxer@OPTONLINE.NET writes:

> I am looking for ideas on what can be used to refinish the dash pad.
>
I got a brown dash pad from a wrecking yard to put in my bus while I had the
dash out for the fan motor replacemnt, It wasn't so badly damaged, but not
mint either. Let's say in fair condition.

I used brown shoe polish. Lots of coats and lots of buffing. It really helped
the thing look pretty good. However in some spots the restoration didn't last
too long.

In short it looks pretty good. On close inspection some problem areas can be
seen. If I wasn't a perfectionist it would be fine.

If you're going to try shoe polish try it on  a small area first and see if
you like the results and that it won't cause any damage. Obviously a spot that
not noticable.

Best,
Jeff
83.5 Westfalia
LA,CA