Crack in the Dashboard!!!
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Crack in the Dashboard!!!
I have a crack in my dashboard, my RX is really lightly used, and the man at the Dealer said that he could fix it, but it will be very obvious, any recommendations, because I really don't want to change the whole dashboard.
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After you get this repaired, treat the dashboard with "Aerospace Protectant 303". It has SPF-40 and is the best UV protectant you can buy. The 303 will give it a matte finish and protect this from happening again.
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Seems like a stress break and not UV issue. Look for leather mender ... specially a shop who the Lexus dealer use. {they have matching dye-paint). I would not look for the cheapest place, as a botched repair can make things look worse.
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Few years back, the state inspection sticker is now attached to the inside of the windscreen. Well a careless inspector used his blade to scrape off the old sticker without putting a board on the dash ... guess what the scraper slipped and went right through the dash, leaving a 2.5" long gash. I went to "Leather Menders" (here in Austin) and they did a wonderful job. If you dont look for it, you cant even tell. The only tell tale signs are due to a straight cut/repair.
A good repair would need to bring the piece in level before the path is done.
Salim
A good repair would need to bring the piece in level before the path is done.
Salim
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Hi LS460CUSCO. i have RX 330 2005. I got the same crack on the same spot. My car is garaged most of the time. it seems strange because it appeared just like this. It,s strange. i have not done nothing as of now.
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Welcome to CL. Post a pic of your crack and we can compare.
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I wonder if this stuff will help with that white dust that comes up from no where when using the heater at all (I can't get this fixed by the dealer). Not to go off topic.
I also have a small crack but a bit higher up and right near the trim of where the A/C grill is.
I also have a small crack but a bit higher up and right near the trim of where the A/C grill is.