Wood veneer care

[Bwana]

I searched but no specific info on this. I remember somebody said they use carnuba wax twice a year, is this good? Or is something like a furniture oil better? And, while we're there, what do you use to maintain the rest of the dashboard and keep it flexable enough not to crack?

 

[Cornishman]

Cellulose lacquer

I think at the wood veneer is coated with cellulose lacquer, so I doubt that anything will get to the wood itself. So whatever you treat it with is actually on the lacquer. Having said this I tried various waxes on the lacquer and they did appear to make a difference to the overall look, certainly the car smelt different afterwards.

For the vinyl, no idea. Perhaps standard furniture polish.

Regards
C

 

[Stevehose]

That's me who uses carnuba paste wax, as recommended by 61Porsche, and it puts a nice protective layer over the varnish but as mentioned does not penetrate the wood.

For the vinyl inside and out I use Vinylex, has UV and no bad silicone, not greasy. I've also used Chemical Guy's viny treatment, that's good also but it's mail order. I've used 303 but that is too matte for me, I like a clean look but not glossy but it gets good reviews.

For the rubber seals and gaskets I use Gummiphlege.

For the tires I have preached Tufshine.

 

[rsporsche]

That's me who uses carnuba paste wax, as recommended by 61Porsche, and it puts a nice protective layer over the varnish but as mentioned does not penetrate the wood.

For the vinyl inside and out I use Vinylex, has UV and no bad silicone, not greasy. I've also used Chemical Guy's viny treatment, that's good also but it's mail order. I've used 303 but that is too matte for me, I like a clean look but not glossy but gets good reviews.

For the tires I have preached Tufshine.

a big +1 for vinylex ... great stuff, so much better than armorall or equivalents

 

[Bwana]

Excellent! What is Gummiphlege and where do I get it? Same with vinylex, where to get?

 

[Stevehose]

I get Vinylex at Pep Boys. Made by same people who make Lexol (but I use Leatherique for leather).

Gummipfledge:

http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-rubber-care-stick.html

Excellent! What is Gummiphlege and where do I get it? Same with vinylex, where to get?

 

[Gary Knox]

Gummiphlege is also available on Amazon.

 

[LarryE9E10]

I use a product called 303. It reduces the vinyl "sheen" so that it more closely matches the leather finish of the seats (assuming you don't aggressive shine up your leather). Good stuff, though a bit pricier than Vinylex.

 

[BMW Pete]

For my two pennies on the wood issue.

Murray Fowler (RIP buddy) recommended to me a product called Renaissance, here is a link on Amazon for the product.

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...vptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_6p2r5gzo3b_e

I use this on my wood, understanding I am not getting to the actual wood, but it seems to keep me and the cars happy.

If it worked for Murray on Blumax, then its ok with me.