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Old 03-29-17, 10:44 AM
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I notice a tiny tear from on my ES dash from the center speaker area. The car has been treated with Aerospace 303 from the start. I know that the dealer will not honor the replacement since it is mainly esthetic.

What glue should you use to retain it from further tear, i need only prevent it to tear more over time ? Epoxy, rubber silicone ??

I only need to put it deep enough and i tiny bit to prevent overfilled.

thank you. The size is a hairline.
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How long is the crack?
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2 inchs, starting from the center speaker going to the main console. The tear is about 2mm deep. The outter rubber is still maintaining its integrity. I've tested on some rubbert test with crazy glue, epoxy glue and rubber silicone, still curing.I've heard it has to chemically melt the rubber for it to stick, is that true ?
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Go to several dealers. Many of them will replace the dash if you just ask without too much fuss. Just say that it becomes sticky and melts in the summer.
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Originally Posted by Blueshark
2 inchs, starting from the center speaker going to the main console. The tear is about 2mm deep. The outter rubber is still maintaining its integrity. I've tested on some rubbert test with crazy glue, epoxy glue and rubber silicone, still curing.I've heard it has to chemically melt the rubber for it to stick, is that true ?
crazy glue = fail
epxy glue = fail
rubber silicone = fail
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