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How do I get rid of stains on the dash ?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Zer0, Mar 2, 2014.

  1. Mar 2, 2014 at 8:57 PM
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    Zer0

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    Hello all. How Do I get rid of stains on a dash. I have a few stains. A few stains are from sticking a piece of Velcro and the other stains are from glue. Anyone have an idea or trick I can use to get rid of these stains without damaging or discoloring the dash? Thanks.

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  2. Mar 3, 2014 at 6:17 AM
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    offrdmania

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    The black stains I would start with some electrical or throttle body cleaner. It is an alcohol base but it evaporates quickly but doesnt leave a residue like brake cleaner. Be real careful though because you can do more harm to the finish than good. Spray it on to the rag instead of directly onto the dash. If you are uncomfortable using this stuff then I would suggest orange oil adhesive remover. Much more safe on finishes. The other stain your need to get a piece of wood and chip off the hard stuff first, then follow the instructions above. After using the alcohol, be sure to wash down the area with soap and water when done. Once all of the stains are gone you will need to wipe on a conditioner. I like to use leather conditioner because it protects but doesnt have a crazy shine
     
  3. Mar 3, 2014 at 6:31 AM
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    Some of those pics look like the tan color has actually been removed down to the base plastic (black). I do notice the adhesive residue, but the black is what I really noticed.

    Whatever you end up using, test it first in a spot no one will see before you go all in on the rest of the dash. I would suggest Goo-Gone, but not sure if that will make your situation worse or not.
     

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