Soon you'll start resetting your odometer while you are driving.

Jim

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:33 PM, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:
> 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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>