Woodgrain panels maintainence

[jpcoutts]

The woodgrain panels and trim on my '91 wag are still in great shape and I want to keep them that way. What is the best way to preserve and keep them from deteriorating?

[fulsizjeep]

Before I came to Colorado and drove on nicely maintained roads in the fast lane on the east coast, I would spiff mine up with a liguid floor wax and applied w/4x6 sponge. The grit out here, especially winter time is harsh on the vinyl.

[jpcoutts]

Flint, do you mean Mop-n-glo or the real stuff like the kind that has to be stripped off of the floor every so often? Any negatives like softening the vinyl?

[710 Burner]

Keep them out of the scortching Oklahoma summer sun.

[18cherokee]

i use a non-silicone based u.v. protectant on all trim surfaces & will do the same for the trim when its applied. (the siliconed based stuff like "amour-all" dries trim up) - the stuff i use keeps it moist & i also use it on the dash pad etc.

jpcoutts, you may also be inclined to apply a clear protectant adhesive sheet over each of the panels & then cut it to size with a thin blade along the inside edge of the molding?? - just an idea.

when i finally install my trim, i intend to use the oem vinyl but also apply a clear vinyl / plastic adhesive u.v. protectant film before adhering the molding last.

[fulsizjeep]

Flint, do you mean Mop-n-glo or the real stuff like the kind that has to be stripped off of the floor every so often? Any negatives like softening the vinyl?

As a matter of fact, it was Mop-n-Glo. You don't want the kind you have to strip. I do believe it helped the vinyl and colors last longer.

[KensAMC]

303 protecterant



http://www.303products.com/shop303/index.cfm/category/65/303-aerospace-protectant.cfm

[Brizio]

I usually put some car wax, the one that goes also on plastic.
Could works also the Pledge one.