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Old 02-03-11, 06:04 AM
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My SC 430 has a small 1 1/2 inch slight bubble in the dash, dead center, next to and to the rear of the defroster vent, up near the windshield. I don't remember it being there prior to my windshield replacement last October. Lexus says there is nothing they can do, stating they have seen others with dashboard irregularities. Ideas? Thanks
Old 02-03-11, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by fwoIII
My SC 430 has a small 1 1/2 inch slight bubble in the dash, dead center, next to and to the rear of the defroster vent, up near the windshield. I don't remember it being there prior to my windshield replacement last October. Lexus says there is nothing they can do, stating they have seen others with dashboard irregularities. Ideas? Thanks
That's weird that you would mention that as I have a bubble about that big on my rear deck. I was thinking of just poking the middle of the bubble with a small insulin needed with some adhesive in it. Was thinking it would release the trapped air and then insure the bubbled vinyl locks back down to the deck material. I'd be curious if anyone else has ever dealt with anything like these two issues?
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Originally Posted by PLAYTYM
That's weird that you would mention that as I have a bubble about that big on my rear deck. I was thinking of just poking the middle of the bubble with a small insulin needed with some adhesive in it. Was thinking it would release the trapped air and then insure the bubbled vinyl locks back down to the deck material. I'd be curious if anyone else has ever dealt with anything like these two issues?
I have the same issue... and was thinking of doing the same thing.
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The rear deck bubble was mentioned in a thread last summer (I believe) with several suggestions as to how to fix it.
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I used a very fine needle, popped it and squeezed out the air. Bubble gone and no adhesive required.
Old 02-04-11, 04:36 AM
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I had thIs same issue and had Lexus replace my dashboard. They didn't give me any trouble. My bubble was about an inch in diameter.
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