I think the WD might dry the dash out.
I would clean it with some simple green and immediately apply Vinylex.

Your hair should start falling out in a day or two and passers on the street
will begin pointing and screaming soon after.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Alistair Bell
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 1:53 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: another WD40 use

I have to admit its with some trepidation i mention this tip, for it
seems every time WD40 is mentioned... well you know.

I got some double sided tape residue on the top surface of my dash
(don't ask, moment of stupidity) and not having any goo gone or the
like at hand, I thought I would see if WD40 would soften and remove
said glue.

Well it didn't really work, but a slightly dampened with WD40 rag
rubbed on the dash vinyl made the surface look pretty good, not as
shiny as armorall, but quite nice. I got enthused and wiped over the
steering wheel and rest of dash including binnacle.

Nothing untoward happened, dash did not crack nor melt, my hands did
not slip on steering wheel my hair did not fall out, passers by on
the street did not point at me and scream. It just removed the dust
and dirty and the grunge.

Oh and the smell is really not that strong, I kinda like it.

can i add that your mileage may vary, and that I am not responsible
for any law suits arising from the use of WD40 in this way

:)

cheers,

Alistair

'86 syncro 7  passenger
'82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94
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