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Post by Cliff R » Sat Jan 09, 2016 10:14 am

I went back to this topic as my MY's interior is now fading and will only get worse.
The plastic is starting to get that powdery look and feel and stuff like Armor all does seem to last and stay greasy.
As mentioned within these posts Linseed oil is recommended.
The main point appears to be that Boiled Linseed oil NOT raw Linseed oil is needed.
From comments on the net this needs to be mixed with thinners to a ratio of 50/50 or 40/60 (opinions seem to differ).
I headed off to the hardware store this morning and found a bottle of Boiled Linseed for $13.00 and I have started putting it on to selected interior part of the car.
Not using the thinners part as of yet as I will see how basic Linseed goes.
I have also applied it to one tire, mud flap and external trim pieces on the LH rear to see how Linseed goes externally. Again, the Boiled Linseed is getting rave reviews on the net.
I need to do this now as I have already lost the dash pad over the last few years with a big crack. I have always had a dash mat on but with heat and age it cracked and I didn't even notice.
See how this goes.
P.S. like many other around the world, I am getting fogging up on the inside of the windscreen even though I have just cleaned it. Will try the Linseed on the dash pad at some stage to see if this seal the plastic from breaking down and giving off the residue to the windscreen or if the Linseed makes this issue worse.

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Post by Cliff R » Thu Jan 21, 2016 2:34 pm

Don't know how visual this will be to everyone but the following pic shows the rear panel in the MY where the side pocket is for the wheel brace/tool etc.
In the pic I have tried to show the part of the pocket cover and the hinged panel below where I have used a 50/50 mix of grease/wax remover and Boiled Linseed oil.
I applied the mixture to the left hand side (in the pic) of the panel and below only with the rest of the panel left bare and clean.
I did this a couple of weeks prior to the pic taken.
I am impressed with the Linseed oil and how it doesn't go all greasy like other trim protectors do but seems to leave a film on the trim all the same.
Yesterday, I applied the 50/50 mix to all of the dash, the drivers door interior trim, the rear cargo area including all of the pictured panel and the drivers side exterior (black) side guards bump strips and mud flaps.
On the web I see the mix is stated as being Boiled Linseed oil and thinners.
I am not up to using thinners as of yet as I need to research this more to determine if the thinners being spoken about (overseas) are the same as thinners we use in Aus.
The only side effect of the Linseed is the unusual smell. It isn't good or bad, it is just different.
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Post by AndrewT » Thu Jan 21, 2016 4:48 pm

pic ?

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Post by Cliff R » Thu Jan 21, 2016 6:31 pm

Pic = Picture.

Sorry, being lazy with my typing.

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Post by Silverbullet » Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:08 pm

Cliff R wrote:Pic = Picture.

Sorry, being lazy with my typing.
He meant "where is the pic?" no linky in the post :rolleyes:
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Post by Cliff R » Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:10 pm

Sorry for the late reply, we have been away for a few days while I am on holidays.

Not sure about why the photo didn't come out, I can see it OK in my post, but I am trying to post it again.
If it still isn't coming up for viewing let me know.
Here tis.

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