Protect your parts?

[UKRugbyman77]

I have ordered a truck with cloth interior, and was wondering what the best thing to do to protect it is. I've already got the husky liners headed my way, and was thinking of rolling down to the old wal-mart for 2-3 of cans of scotch guard, and just cover the entire cloth interior with it.
Also, what about the dash and such (re: protection), AND
how long before I can do a wax or polish job on my new baby?


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Chevy and Ford... You think you're tough? Dodge is the only one I see with a six-pack
"Six Pack" 2001. 5 QC 4x4 LWB ETH/DEE
All the goodies - hold the cow.
Solid Black - Like the legs and at least one eye after a good rugby match!

 

[Randy J]

I would highly recommend the scotch guard as soon as you can. It'll really help your cloth interior last a long time. As for the dash & plastic components, stay away from Armour All & other treatments that contain silcon. The silcon will actually dry out your plastic quicker. I use Meguiar's vinyl cleaner for tough clean up jobs, and Meguiar's Intense Protectent for quick hits. Does a great job cleaning the dash.
Finally, you can wax right away. You won't need a polish for quite a while, unless you notice a lot of defects in the factory paint. Just put the wax on to protect and have fun driving it. Enjoy.

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Randy Jones, San Antonio, TX, rdj@gvtc.com, 98 1/2 QC, 4X4, American Racing BAJA's, 285/75/16, Amsoil throughout, Superstar 3000 export radio, Firestik antenna with fender mount, Fire-ring cable, Mag-Hytec Deep transmission pan

2000 VW Jetta TDI, auto, 45 mpg average

 

[illflem]

Can you still get scotch guard? I was told a few years back that it was being taken off the market because of EPA health concerns. It may have just been reformulated.

 

[Wheaties]

Randy,

What am I missing here? The last time I bought a vehicle, the dealer told me to wait six months before waxing to give the finish time to cure? Is this different for Dodge?

--Matt

 

[JKloppe]

mwheaton- One month will be more than enough for the paint to cure completley.

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·1999 2500 QC LB Auto 3. 55 4x4
·Armorthane Bed liner, A-pillar gauges, RE-0880, EZ, 275's, Husky mats, strait pipe

 

[Alan Reagan]

UK, I put the sheepskins on my seats and love them. They protect the seats and feel real good on a cold morning. I use MacGuires (spelling?)on the paint for the clearcoat. No swirls and I think their reputation for protection and look is tops.

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2001 HO 6 spd 2500, 4. 10 LSD, Towing Package, Electric Brakes, SPA EGT/Boost Gauges, Fog Lights, Real Backup Lights, Molded Running Boards

 

[BGDUMMY]

"303 Protectant" is the only thing that I use on dash and cover. It won't dry out your dash like ArmorAll, etc. and it is the only thing that quite a few manufacturers of Tonneau covers will recommend for treating their brand covers.

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96' 2500 4x4 • Ext Cab • Long Bed • Auto • 4. 10 LS • AutoMeter Pro-Comp Ultra-Lites- 3 gauge Pillar - Boost 50lb, EGT, transmission • K&N • Optima/Interstate • Mopar Tow Hooks • Mopar Nerf Bars • Downey SST Tonneau Cover • Rancho RS9000 • Wood Grain Dash • Kenwood, ADS, Soundstream & Alpine amps, JL Audio sub • CB - Galaxy 55v & President Dakota Antenna

 

[Paul]

The guy that recovered my '57 Fury seats recommended Scotch Gaurd on the cloth and he told me to wipe the vinyl off with a paint prep to clean them and spray Lemon Pledge on it to protect them. He does some high price show cars.

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Paul A. Schmidt
95, 4X4, SLT 2500, 5 spd. , 4. 10, 270 hp. ,675ft. lb. TST, AFC spring kit,215hp. injectors,16cm2 turbo housing, Pacbrake, Walker muffler,
GearVendor O. D. , CenterForce Dual Friction clutch.
Eastern PA.

 

[UKRugbyman77]

Good Deal, Thank you guys.
illflem: I'm not sure about WA, but you can still get some scotchguard down here, but it is becoming scarce - you can't find much at all, and it's pretty expensive +$5. 00 per can. I was wondering why, I guess you answered my ? on that.

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Chevy and Ford... You think you're tough? Dodge is the only one I see with a six-pack
"Six Pack" 2001. 5 QC 4x4 LWB ETH/DEE
All the goodies - hold the cow.
Solid Black - Like the legs and at least one eye after a good rugby match!

 

[Randy J]

Originally posted by mwheaton:
Randy,

What am I missing here? The last time I bought a vehicle, the dealer told me to wait six months before waxing to give the finish time to cure? Is this different for Dodge?

--Matt

The factory bakes the paint at about 365 degrees. Once the truck leaves the factory, the paint is about as cured as it's going to get. Sikkens (paint) even told us at a class last year that you could wax just after leaving the body shop even though they can't bake as hot, so the paint wouldn't be as cured. I think I would wait about 60 days after any bodywork anyway.



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Randy Jones, San Antonio, TX, rdj@gvtc.com, 98 1/2 QC, 4X4, American Racing BAJA's, 285/75/16, Amsoil throughout, Superstar 3000 export radio, Firestik antenna with fender mount, Fire-ring cable, Mag-Hytec Deep transmission pan

2000 VW Jetta TDI, auto, 45 mpg average