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mold on vinyl dash

What product to use to clean mold spots from vinyl dash?
Thanks,
Terry
Terry and Cheryl Brown
1997 U295 36'
Build #5066
2006 Jeep TJ Rubicon
1993 BMW R100 GSPD

Re: mold on vinyl dash

Reply #1 –
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
Jan & Richard Witt
1999 U-320  36ft WTFE
Build Number: 5478 Motorcade: 16599
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/Air Force One
Jan: NO5U, Richard:KA5RIW
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Re: mold on vinyl dash

Reply #3 –
+1 on Awesome spot remover
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: mold on vinyl dash

Reply #4 –
Synthetic elbow grease.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: mold on vinyl dash

Reply #5 –

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,...

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!

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The selected media item is not currently available.Pat Hatfield
2000 U295 3600 #5666 WTFE (sold 1/7/20)
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
previously: 2003 U295 3610 #6228 (sold 5/29/14)
previously:  2009 Honda CRV (sold 6/9/14)

Re: mold on vinyl dash

Reply #6 –
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.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.
 

Re: mold on vinyl dash

Reply #8 –
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
Fritz & Kathy Johnson
1991 36'