Discolored dashboard from sun or ??? any way to bring it back?

[gbrittenum]

I am ordered the DP interior cleaner tonight. I will try to get some decent pictures tomorrow to post.

My preference is to try to clean it correctly and see if that helps.

[Calendyr]

Reproduction parts, including dashboards are readily available.

Why spend $50 on a dye kit and pray for acceptable results.

Hum... where do you get the 50$ price tag from?

A can of leather dye costs 15$ here in Canada. In the states figure half that price, probably around 7-8$.

If dying doesn't do a good job, then by all mean spend the 200$ for a replacement... but why not try fixing it first?

[gbrittenum]

Here are the pictures of my discolored dash.

[The Guz]

Have you tried any dressing on it after you cleaned it? Maybe some hydration is all that is needed. May be worth trying it little by little.

[Setec Astronomy]

Yeah, I think a good PDMS dressing like 303 should improve that a lot.

[gbrittenum]

OK, my DP interior cleaner came in and I have tried it. There is some improvement, but not much. So you think I should rub on some 303 and that should help it? I can try that tomorrow.

[Setec Astronomy]

Now that it's clean, the 303 should do its magic and make that look better, it may not be 100% but it should be better. Let us know.

[Eandras]

I would try PoorBoys trim restore. It will take a few applications. Trim restore works from the inside out.

Ed

[Hazcat]

Put it on thick and rub it in with your hands. Do it as many times as you can stand then wait a day and do it some more. It looks dried out to me and 303 works but it takes a lot when it gets as dry as yours. I've run into these several times. There may be a better product out there to put on once you've got it looking good to seal it but I don't know of anything. I just keep putting 303 on when it looks like it needs more or when I think of it. I purchase it by the gallon. I use Wolfgang Cockpit Trim Sealant as well. It might make a good one two punch after the 303 soaks in.

[gbrittenum]

How many application of 303, would you recommend? I have done at least half dozen over three hours. I can't tell any difference. The more dramatic change was cleaning with the DP interior clean. I will take some more pictures when the sun comes out.