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Title: mold on vinyl dash
Post by: CAPEHORN31 on February 16, 2019, 10:50:12 am
What product to use to clean mold spots from vinyl dash?
Thanks,
Terry
Title: Re: mold on vinyl dash
Post by: Jan & Richard on February 16, 2019, 11:18:52 am
I have tried all kinds of products but just discovered that a "Magic Eraser" with a tiny bit of water and a generous amount of elbow grease will work.  The eraser shreds fairly quickly so you will go through several of them. 
Good luck,
Richard
Title: Re: mold on vinyl dash
Post by: Travelin' Man (RIP) on February 16, 2019, 11:28:57 am
awesome
Title: Re: mold on vinyl dash
Post by: Tim Fiedler on February 16, 2019, 11:32:49 am
+1 on Awesome spot remover
Title: Re: mold on vinyl dash
Post by: John44 on February 16, 2019, 11:34:07 am
Synthetic elbow grease.
Title: Re: mold on vinyl dash
Post by: Patricia on February 16, 2019, 11:51:37 am
Not sure about mold (no opportunity to test), but we just discovered a fantastic interior cleaner manufactured by the company that makes Wash Wax All (Aero Cosmetics). Formerly called Cabin Cleaner, now called Interior Cleaner. The 20-year-old vinyl on the dash (and flip-up tray) on our new-to-us '00 needed cleaning and was a bit "sticky" (age related). Drove to an aviation supply company at Hobby Airport to pick it up. Unbelievable result... stickiness gone and vinyl clean!  Later discovered it's available on Amazon:

Amazon.com: Interior Cleaner, Carpet Cleaner, Seat Cleaner, Fabric Cleaner,... (https://www.amazon.com/Aero-Cosmetics-Interior-Cleaner-Aircraft/dp/B01J4NELAI)

Might be worth a try on the mold.

BTW, one of the guys working on the engine accidentally got a small spot of grease on the carpet. Interior Cleaner got it out immediately!
Title: Re: mold on vinyl dash
Post by: John44 on February 16, 2019, 12:17:53 pm
Nobody asked yet but how did it get mold to begin with?Mold comes from excessive dampness,if you leave the coach for any length
of time put a small fan in to circulate air,this will prevent mold.
Title: Re: mold on vinyl dash
Post by: Travelin' Man (RIP) on February 16, 2019, 12:23:59 pm
Mildew is the State Flower of Florida.
Title: Re: mold on vinyl dash
Post by: fkjohns6083 on February 16, 2019, 12:25:20 pm
You may also wish to have a dash cover made which will prevent mold from accumulating and will also remove any bad affects from UV rays from the sun.  Our 91GV had a dash cover when we bought it and I wonder if it was after market or if it came from the factory.  It is very well done and has all of the necessary cuts, bends, etc..  If anyone is interested, I may be able to find a label or other ID markings on it.  Have a great day  ----  Fritz