Power splitter vs. greasy dash

ShirleySerious · 04-29-2009, 07:40 PM

Just got my '07 LX coupe a couple weeks ago. It's a really nice car so far. Anyway, I was disappointed that the LX only comes with one power outlet, so I bought one of those 3 outlet splitters. It originally had a plug that could tilt 90 degrees, but it only had two positions and didn't jive with the Civic interior.

Since I just got the car, I want to hold off on drilling holes, so I rewired the splitter to have a cord, and got some 3M Dual Lock (the velcro stuff that holds Ipass's and EZ Pass's). I wanted to mount it on the top of that cubby hole below the climate controls. Apparently the dealership used something to make the plastic greasy and I went through a few strips only to find out it wouldn't stick. Does anyone know what to use to make it so it can stick? Is alcohol or Windex safe?

p1904 · 04-30-2009, 09:20 PM

Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a rag and wipe it fast then with a clean rag dry it this removes the armorall that your dealer prob applied to you dash. PIX?????

04-29-2009, 07:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
ShirleySerious Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 12	Power splitter vs. greasy dash Just got my '07 LX coupe a couple weeks ago. It's a really nice car so far. Anyway, I was disappointed that the LX only comes with one power outlet, so I bought one of those 3 outlet splitters. It originally had a plug that could tilt 90 degrees, but it only had two positions and didn't jive with the Civic interior. Since I just got the car, I want to hold off on drilling holes, so I rewired the splitter to have a cord, and got some 3M Dual Lock (the velcro stuff that holds Ipass's and EZ Pass's). I wanted to mount it on the top of that cubby hole below the climate controls. Apparently the dealership used something to make the plastic greasy and I went through a few strips only to find out it wouldn't stick. Does anyone know what to use to make it so it can stick? Is alcohol or Windex safe?
	Tweet

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
How to access the 12VDV power outlet in dash?	MeefZah	I.C.E., Electrical, Security, & Navigation	2	03-24-2009 03:25 AM
meguires NXT....greasy residue?	NIGHTHAWKSI	Detailing	57	06-02-2008 06:54 PM
Greasy Stain on ivory seat	dukeluke02	Detailing	11	06-17-2007 10:12 PM
In Dash DVD test install - no power	less	I.C.E., Electrical, Security, & Navigation	3	10-19-2006 06:07 PM

04-30-2009, 09:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
p1904 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tu Camote, Ca Posts: 21,776 Micho Rizo	Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a rag and wipe it fast then with a clean rag dry it this removes the armorall that your dealer prob applied to you dash. PIX?????

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
8th Generation Honda Civic Forum Advertisement