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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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Well I just got one putting in my door panels, center console, and CR knob. The dash is starting to bother me. I bought the car with it. The guy before me had an Ipod some shit on it. heres a pic



what can i use to get it off? Im affraid too strong of chemical will ruin the dash.its dried on there pretty good and has been there for 1-2 years. just starting to finally but me enough to where i want to clean it up
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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I'd try an APC - diluted to the proper ratio for interior cleaning - and a microfiber cloth. 303 makes a good APC. Also Chemical Guys, Meguiar's, Detailer's Pride, Finish Kare....lot's to choose from. After the APC use a nice protectant. Again, 303 makes a good one. Also Optimum and Finish Kare protectants have worked well for me.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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APC = All Purpose Cleaner.

I'd soak the adhesive with Goo-Gone http://www.magicamerican.com/googone.aspx
It's safe on most vinyl and plastic.

I hope you have good luck getting the blue carbon overlays and s2000 dash emblem off as well.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Seattle2k,Mar 12 2008, 12:41 AM
I hope you have good luck getting the blue carbon overlays and s2000 dash emblem off as well.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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Acetone will take it off.
You should test in an area before making the final effort.
Also the adhesive in the tape will probably leave a stain that can't be removed. If this happens, you'll most likely have to experiment with a few products to refinish the whole dash. GL
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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I blame the previous guy failing to join s2ki forum for such a horrible taste(blue overlays and S2000 emblem).
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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Really nice to have the S2000 logo on the dash reminding the passenger
during the entire trip just exactly what he's riding in.
I'd take that off while your at it.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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it's good, because I didn't know that was s2000. That emblem should stay.

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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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alrighty, ill get some goo gone and give it a try this weekend.

Yeah idk why he put the s2000 badge there.. i didnt want to mess with it and have another mark like from the ipod or whatever. just getting tired of looking at it.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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See if you can get this moved to the Wash And Wax forum. Alot more people might be able to help you out over there. Good luck in getting in removed....cleanly.
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