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Re: Wooden Dashes

To: "Philip Haldeman" <haldeman@accessone.com>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Wooden Dashes
From: "DT Gebhard" <kimkell@decaturnet.com>
Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 08:39:59 -0500charset="iso-8859-1"
I've always used Scots Liquid Gold either in the spray or liquid in the
house. Does anyone have any reason to believe that it wouldn't work in the
Spitfire.
                Dave Gebhard
                1977 Spit (MINE...Driver)
-----Original Message-----
From: Philip Haldeman <haldeman@accessone.com>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, May 04, 1999 23:17
Subject: Re: Wooden Dashes


>
>As long as we're at it, what happens if you already have an excellent
>original dash that you are trying to preserve?  The (TR6) owner's manual
>says:  "Wipe the facia and instrument panel with a damp cloth only.  Wax or
>other polishes should not be used inside the car."
>
>My experience tells me that a little *Old English Lemon Oil* might help
>prevent the surface from drying out or cracking.  The dash is exposed to
>more changes of temperature and humidity than most wood surfaces, and I'd
>think that the varnish would benefit from a little oil.  Any remarks or
>advice?
>
>Phil Haldeman
>haldeman@accessone.com
>
>


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