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Title: Cleaning sun visors - what works?
Post by: GS66 on October 27, 2020, 09:20:19 PM

Something sticky got on the sun visors of our 66 GS convertible. Maybe tree sap or something but anyway normal cleaners are not removing the stickiness. Anyone have recommendations for a cleaner that will work but not be too harsh on the blue vinyl?

Title: Re: Cleaning sun visors - what works?
Post by: TrunkMonkey on October 27, 2020, 11:56:49 PM

WD-40 works well on vinyl and will remove tree sap.

Then use Windex and follow up with plain water.

Try to avoid the stiching as best you can.

A fingernail brush helps get the grain clean.

Title: Re: Cleaning sun visors - what works?
Post by: Loren At 65GS on October 28, 2020, 07:59:13 AM

A couple of other ideas for you.
 Enamel reducer or white gas [Coleman camp fuel] are usually safe for leather and vinyl. I use them in the upholstery shop when necessary to remove glue. Also, the soft part of velcro works really well. Not the scratchy hook part, but the softer loop part is really good to get into the recesses of materials.  Be careful of using cleaners like 409. Sometimes they can be too strong and affect color.
 Tricks you learn making custom aircraft interiors.

  Loren

Title: Re: Cleaning sun visors - what works?
Post by: GS66 on October 28, 2020, 09:33:29 AM

Thanks guys! Now I just need it to warm up so I can do the job.