Anyone Else Having This Issue With Their Dash?
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Just an update - It looks like after a few days of the Wolfgang settling in, it almost seems to be 100% gone. I will probably do another reapplication but if you didn't know it was there, it would never raise a flag. I definitely vote for the Wolfgang product!
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Does the Wolfgang product make it look shiny/slicker/darker, or the same as when the vehicle was delivered?
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TTT... Any pics after treatment? Does the problem seem permanently resolved or has it come back since application of the Wolfgang product?
All of the plastics are out-gassing and a residue forms on basically all interior surfaces of the car. It's especially noticeable on windows. I wonder if that's what you're noticing?
I think I see the same thing in my dashboard. I'm going to let it do it's thing for a while, only using a damp cloth for cleaning and apply the product for the first time after a little while.
All of the plastics are out-gassing and a residue forms on basically all interior surfaces of the car. It's especially noticeable on windows. I wonder if that's what you're noticing?
I think I see the same thing in my dashboard. I'm going to let it do it's thing for a while, only using a damp cloth for cleaning and apply the product for the first time after a little while.
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Quite honestly after a week now, I had to reapply the wolfgang stuff. It faded in quite a bit...especially in the original spot that showed the marks. I don't mind having to do this every so often, but it is annoying. The overly sensitive materials in this car are really pissing me off. Seems every day I am finding a new scratch or scuff.
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The previous generation Acura TL had a problem with "dashboard fade" for a few years. They came up with a TSB (procedure), a cleaning product, and a polish to restore the dashboard to black. You can order these chemicals and try.
Who is brave enough?
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This is the Acura TSB
Dashboard Looks Faded or Blotchy
Got an ’04–06 TL in your shop with a faded or blotchy-looking dashboard? (It’s called the
instrument panel in the parts catalog.) What’s probably causing this is the compatibilizer
material in the dashboard is migrating through the cover. After the material ages, proper cleaning and an application of vinyl protectant should restore it to showroom condition. Keep in mind, though, if you clean the dashboard before all that material has migrated, you may need to clean it again and reapply the protectant.
To clean the dashboard, first moisten a clean, white towel with Acura Spray Cleaner/Polish
(P/N 08C25-P011M), then rub the panel vigorously until the discoloration goes away. Clean the
dashboard twice in different directions to get the best results.
After you’re done cleaning, moisten another fresh towel with Acura Vinyl/Leather Protectant
(P/N 08740-PC008), and liberally apply this product to the dashboard. Do this twice in
different directions to make sure all areas get covered.
Avoid spraying the cleaner or vinyl protectant directly on the dashboard. These products are
tough to remove from glass, and glass cleaners could stain or discolor the dashboard.
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Cleaner
http://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine...C25-P011M.html
Protectant
http://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine...740-PC008.html
Who is brave enough?
-----
This is the Acura TSB
Dashboard Looks Faded or Blotchy
Got an ’04–06 TL in your shop with a faded or blotchy-looking dashboard? (It’s called the
instrument panel in the parts catalog.) What’s probably causing this is the compatibilizer
material in the dashboard is migrating through the cover. After the material ages, proper cleaning and an application of vinyl protectant should restore it to showroom condition. Keep in mind, though, if you clean the dashboard before all that material has migrated, you may need to clean it again and reapply the protectant.
To clean the dashboard, first moisten a clean, white towel with Acura Spray Cleaner/Polish
(P/N 08C25-P011M), then rub the panel vigorously until the discoloration goes away. Clean the
dashboard twice in different directions to get the best results.
After you’re done cleaning, moisten another fresh towel with Acura Vinyl/Leather Protectant
(P/N 08740-PC008), and liberally apply this product to the dashboard. Do this twice in
different directions to make sure all areas get covered.
Avoid spraying the cleaner or vinyl protectant directly on the dashboard. These products are
tough to remove from glass, and glass cleaners could stain or discolor the dashboard.
----------
Cleaner
http://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine...C25-P011M.html
Protectant
http://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine...740-PC008.html
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I agree that some of the materials are prone to scuffs. My matte black interior trim shows minor hairline scratches in some places and I always use a soft microfiber cloth for dusting. The dealership also replaced the pillar on the drivers side of the car as when it was in for service it was all scratched up from the tech getting in and out of the car. I am meticulous in caring for my cars but some people aren't and I'm sure in a few years once these cars start hitting the used market that some interiors will look rough.
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Has anyone tried using any type of plastic/scratch cleaner on the plastic trim that surrounds the "eco/normal/sport/sport+" **** to get rid of scratches in the plastic like Meguiar's PlastX? I too have hairline scratches that mysteriously showed up on the middle trim black plastic and am looking for a way to make them disappear lol.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Has anyone tried using any type of plastic/scratch cleaner on the plastic trim that surrounds the "eco/normal/sport/sport+" **** to get rid of scratches in the plastic like Meguiar's PlastX? I too have hairline scratches that mysteriously showed up on the middle trim black plastic and am looking for a way to make them disappear lol.
Thanks!
Thanks!