you could also try getting that vinyl paint stuff.... it works very
well for "refinishing"
:)

sudhir

On Sun, 5 Dec 2004 21:41:05 EST, Jeff Oxroad <oxroad@aol.com> wrote:
> 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
>