BoyOhBoy

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What's a more effective way to prevent this problem. I have a 2008 IS250 w/ approx. 67k miles that I daily and park in a garage at night. I heard this issue is from 06-10. Anyways, the previous owner had a dash cover in the car so I think that's why I don't have the issue yet. I don't like the look of those bushy ones so I'd invest into a diamond stitched (with non-slip backing) like this. As of right now, I have a sun shade that I put on when I'm at work and parked outside.

06350F

iTrader: (4)

Tint entire windsheild
Dump two or three bottles of the aero space 303 grease on it
Don't touch it at all
Pray to your god that it dosnt get worse

BoyOhBoy

iTrader: (9)

What if I don't have the problem yet? Do I still dump all the grease on there. And I've thought about tinting but is it still as effective if the car is parked out in the sun? It'll still get as hot if the car is just baking in the sun right even though it may not be as quickly

Sffd103

iTrader: (16)

All you can do is try and prevent it. Tint the windshield, use the sunshade, and only if you want have the dash mat made at an upholstery shop. Text me if you need a good shop. It's in SJ and the guy has done my buddies LS460L in all diamond stitch. I personally don't like the mats but to each his own.

laobo979

iTrader: (5)

Alot depends where you live. I'm on the northeast cars 6yrs old. No issues and I don't see any other out here with the issue either. But I do use just the sunshade in the summer.

synrgy350

My dash started to become sticky and shiny this past year. I found this from reading detailing forums and it does appear to clean the dash of the sticky and shiny plasticizers.


I originally tried to use 303 aerospace to protect the dash from damage but it ended up making the dash even shinier and stickier. The plastic deep cleaner stripped all that off and left the dash feeling much better. It won't fix your dash if it has already been severely damaged/melted, but if you are in the beginning stages of the problem this will definitely help return the dash to normal. I also use a custom covercraft windshield shade to further protect the dash.

-Lawrence

Edited: Forgot to mention, ALWAYS clean the dash when cool because when it is hot and melty it is VERY easy to damage. DO NOT TOUCH IT/CLEAN WHEN HOT!

Boomin

Tint tint tint tint tint and tint. Get carbon xp

http://www.suntekfilms.com/automotiv...otive-cxp.aspx

Massive heat rejection

darkdream

Just leave it as it is (continue what you are doing). I don't have the problem either. If it is not broken don't try to fix it.

Kd0t

iTrader: (17)

I'd recommend 303 aerospace if it hasn't started the melting process. I love that stuff

Don't need much of it but apply when cool and rub it immediately

BoyOhBoy

iTrader: (9)

Ok I'll look into that product.. But right now I'm kinda scared to throw any products on since everything is fine right now LOL. Will look into it though to guarantee it's safe

MikeFoxx

iTrader: (8)

What about a suede wrap? Seen a couple guys do their own in the 2 GS section. My leathers are light gray... a suede dash in that color against SGM would look nice.