Dashboard Scratches And Cracks

[Noel]

Plastic dashboards are prone to cracks and scratches. This usually happens when a vehicle parked directly and exposed to the sun's heat.

 

Some would use material covers on the front dashboard such as feather, fur, etc. Research had shown that it may adversely affect one's health. On the other hand, some concur that it may affect the visibility of the driver.

 

Are there any products or methods that can be shared to prevent and remove the scratches and cracks on the dashboard?

 

Thanks.

Cheers!

Edited December 12, 2010 by Noel

[Lucaswh]

i am interested to know too. Have got a long scratch on the plastic of my door. Heard from workshop uncle that some filing down can be done to make the scratch less obvious.

[Wolfy3769]

Plastic dashboards are prone to cracks and scratches. This usually happens when a vehicle parked directly and exposed to the sun's heat.

 

Some would use material covers on the front dashboard such as feather, fur, etc. Research had shown that it may adversely affect one's health. On the other hand, some concur that it may affect the visibility of the driver.

 

Are there any products or methods that can be shared to prevent and remove the scratches and cracks on the dashboard?

 

Thanks.

Cheers!

 

 

i believe prevention better than cue...

last time i use to apply amourall on the dashboard.. but u need to wipe down cause too glossy, maybe distraction while driving..

 

beside parking.. even on the road, the sun will heat up ur dashboard...

put anything on the dashboard and u will know what i mean... i kena "burn" by my handphone once...

solar film is also a good choice, check on those solar film thread to find one suitable for u..

[Noel]

i believe prevention better than cue...

last time i use to apply amourall on the dashboard.. but u need to wipe down cause too glossy, maybe distraction while driving..

 

beside parking.. even on the road, the sun will heat up ur dashboard...

put anything on the dashboard and u will know what i mean... i kena "burn" by my handphone once...

solar film is also a good choice, check on those solar film thread to find one suitable for u..

Thanks. Any more suggestions?

 

Happy New Year All !!

Cheers!

Edited January 1, 2011 by Noel

[Requiemdk]

Plastic dashboards are prone to cracks and scratches. This usually happens when a vehicle parked directly and exposed to the sun's heat.

 

Some would use material covers on the front dashboard such as feather, fur, etc. Research had shown that it may adversely affect one's health. On the other hand, some concur that it may affect the visibility of the driver.

 

Are there any products or methods that can be shared to prevent and remove the scratches and cracks on the dashboard?

 

Thanks.

Cheers!

 

Somewhat expensive option, but you can wrap the dashboard in leather/alcantra which would be more durable, though you'll still have to take care of it every now and then. On the plus side, your car will feel thousands of dollars more exquisite. On the down side, where did you think those thousands of dollars came from...

[SFR2735J]

Any recommendation of brand and product that you used before? I don't like the greasy/reflective surface but would ready love to extend the life.

 

anyone tried Armorall and Meguire?

[Forte3737]

go with armorall. best in value and very effective

[Ladykillerz]

install solar film, try to park under carpark with shade, apply protection spray on both leather seats and dashboard.

when starting a car under a hot weather, wind down the window and let the aircon get rid of the "poisonous gas" before drive off. =p

[Dreamer143]

Often cheap vinyl fill and color repair kits don't adhere well to the edges of those ugly dashboard cracks, allowing the crack to spread further. If you want to preserve your car dashboard, silicone caulking is a great alternative, as it remains flexible over time, yet is strong enough to stick to the edges of dashboard cracks as they expand and contract. Even better, this form of dashboard crack repair is fast, easy and inexpensive. Read on to learn how to repair cracks in a dashboard.

 

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Use a utility knife to "V" cut the crack slightly. Be careful not to cut too much, shave away just enough to form a "V" shape, to allow easy application of the silicone caulking.

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Clean well both inside and outside of the crack, removing all dust and loose particles. Allow the area to dry well before proceeding.

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Mask either side of the crack with painters tape to keep the caulking in the opening and not on the good vinyl dashboard. Silicone caulking dries clear, but shiny.

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Apply the silicone caulking into the crack and allow it to dry for 10 to 15 minutes, before removing the tape. If the crack is small, simply remove the tape and allow the silicone to dry. If the crack is larger, you can choose to texture the silicone using the texturizing portion of a vinyl repair kit. It is best to texture before removing the tape, however you must texture within 10 to 15 minutes, before the silicone dries too much to take the texture.

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Paint larger cracks in your dashboard with motor car vinyl paint to reduce visibility. Allow the silicone to dry at least two hours before painting.

 

 

 

[Darth_Goliath]

Yes.Amor All worked well for me since riding times.Now i'm using this for my interior.Hope this helps.

 

http://www.armorall.com/products/view_prod...dex=protectants

[Tom_kkh]

Any recommendation of brand and product that you used before? I don't like the greasy/reflective surface but would ready love to extend the life.

 

anyone tried Armorall and Meguire?

 

 

i use armorall, the yellow color, dashboard protector.

 

yes a bit glossy when applied but its fine to me.

 

once u see the shine is gone, time to reapply. I usually do it every month.

 

use a sponge rather than cloth to apply, easier and more even.

[SFR2735J]

Thanks for the advise. Yes, I bought the Armorall over the weekend. I will try applying it to all the plastic lookalike dashboard surfaces. I.e dashboard and part of the door interior.