Overspray On Dashpad (VY)

[Danielzke]

Hey guys

So about a year ago I wanted to clean up my steering wheel spokes in my VY but I didn't know or bother to take the steering wheel out. I've noticed recently when I look there is alot of overspray on the dashpad and steering wheel/blinkers/wiper controls. I can easily replace the wheel and controls but I want to get the overspray off the dash. Anyone got any idea on what products would be safe and would remove overspray from a dashpad?

Cheers

 

[hi_ryder]

first of all what kind of overspray did you get on the on the interior? 1k acrylic? or 2k paint? vinyl dye? if you can post up a pic of the product you used would be good....

 

[davey g-force]

What kind of surface are you trying to remove it from? Is it smooth? If so, claying it may do the trick..

 

[ari666]

meh, just wipe thinner over real quick then wipe it dry.

 

[Danielzke]

Its just enamel the shitty $3 supers**t cans.

Thinners might be the go, might test it on some old parts first.

It's on the dash pad which is soft plastic like surface.

 

[mpower]

Its just enamel the shitty $3 supers**t cans.

Thinners might be the go, might test it on some old parts first.

It's on the dash pad which is soft plastic like surface.

dash pad also has like a coloured dye that the thinners might take off.

 

[davey g-force]

Yeah, thinners is risky in this situation.

But do a test spot and see how you go...

 

[Nut Kracker]

The dash pad would not have been prepped, nor would it be suitable to accept that type of paint,
so it should come off without too much trouble

I used "Jif" to clean over spray off a painted surface in the engine bay.
Worked a treat.

It's just a general purpose house hold cleaner, with a very very mild abrasive in it.

If you choose to use this, just make sure you wipe over the surface afterwards with a damp rag,
as it leaves a residue

 

[Danielzke]

Tried Jif today, wasn't too bad got rid of some of the overspray around the steering wheel but the stuff on the dash pad just won't go away. Maybe I should just get a new dash pad?

 

[Nut Kracker]

It's probably because the dash pad has small dimples in it and as you clean it,
you are just wiping over the dimples and not getting right in there.
Try using a soft to medium bristled brush.
That may have some effect on helping remove it.