1. Do not use detergents, caustic soda, or petroleum-based cleaners when cleaning vinyl panels. A warm solution of soap and water works well for this purpose. Stubborn dirt can be easily removed with a soft brush (with soap). Cleaning of vinyl panels is carried out with the same frequency as washing the car body.
2. Once the cleaning is complete, the panels can be treated with one of the high quality rubber and plastic protectors currently available from a wide range of automotive accessory retailers. The same products are suitable for tyres, body panel sealing strips, vacuum hoses and other rubber and plastic components.