Another Sticky Dash Issue

cv129 · 09-30-2023, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350

First, wanted thank you for posting the results. I hope I read this correctly... So we just have to put a lot of the protectant a few times for it to work?

I can accept a non-sticky semi shiny dash if that's the end result.

You have to apply it when the dash is hot and shiny. Do it while the dash is in the molten state.

filip00 · 09-30-2023, 01:20 PM

I gotta say I was reading the posts above hoping it really does work for you guys as well. When I discovered it and applied it on my dash, I had just the beginning of the dreaded stickiness issue and it was a super easy fix. I always thought that fck it - who knows if it can cure the infected dash....but I'm so happy to read that it actually does help! Hope it works completely and stays that way!

nis350 · 09-30-2023, 02:43 PM

Just curious how you apply it in your case? Did you have to do it a few times in between days? Thanks again for your help.

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Originally Posted by filip00

I gotta say I was reading the posts above hoping it really does work for you guys as well. When I discovered it and applied it on my dash, I had just the beginning of the dreaded stickiness issue and it was a super easy fix. I always thought that fck it - who knows if it can cure the infected dash....but I'm so happy to read that it actually does help! Hope it works completely and stays that way!

filip00 · 10-01-2023, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350

Just curious how you apply it in your case? Did you have to do it a few times in between days? Thanks again for your help.

I applied several light coats in one evening, and I think that was it. I must note though - my dash was just barely starting to get sticky. So it could be that with a really problematic dash it's a question of getting light coats over several days for it to really cure it.

cv129 · 10-01-2023, 12:10 AM

Day 3, another hot day with full sun. Still good.

nis350 · 10-04-2023, 11:43 AM

how's the dash doing?

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Originally Posted by cv129

Day 3, another hot day with full sun. Still good.

cv129 · 10-04-2023, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nis350

how's the dash doing?

The 1/4 section where I applied while it’s melted under the sun, it’s still good, dry to the touch, looks the same whether it’s hot or cool.

The 1/4 section where I applied when dash was cool, it would turn sticky when heated by the sun, although not as bad as day 1, and definitely better than the untreated area.

The 1/2 that’s untreated is still bad.

The weather here is cooling off. I’ve pulled the dash back in-door. Fall is finally going to bless Dallas.

nis350 · 10-04-2023, 02:00 PM

It appears that the key is to let the dash absorb the protectant...

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Originally Posted by cv129

The 1/4 section where I applied while it’s melted under the sun, it’s still good, dry to the touch, looks the same whether it’s hot or cool.

The 1/4 section where I applied when dash was cool, it would turn sticky when heated by the sun, although not as bad as day 1, and definitely better than the untreated area.

The 1/2 that’s untreated is still bad.

The weather here is cooling off. I’ve pulled the dash back in-door. Fall is finally going to bless Dallas.

cv129 · 10-04-2023, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nis350

It appears that the key is to let the dash absorb the protectant...

Seems that way. For the severe cases, seems like the new chemical has to mix with the melting stuff to “lock it in”.

When summer time comes again next year, I’ll do the same with the dash in my car.

nis350 · 10-01-2024, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

The 1/4 section where I applied while it’s melted under the sun, it’s still good, dry to the touch, looks the same whether it’s hot or cool.

The 1/4 section where I applied when dash was cool, it would turn sticky when heated by the sun, although not as bad as day 1, and definitely better than the untreated area.

The 1/2 that’s untreated is still bad.

The weather here is cooling off. I’ve pulled the dash back in-door. Fall is finally going to bless Dallas.

I have probably applied it for 10 times now over time. Didn't notice any changes, not better or worse. My car is always in the garage and rarely driven.

J370Z-Cdn · 06-21-2024, 11:03 PM

cv129,
thx for the update. Hopefully you will get a chance to inspect it more closely soon and good luck with the forearm tendon. I too caused myself some grief to my right forearm. I was replacing the heater hoses on my 2010 370z (14 yr old hoses and clamps and the hoses swelled up enough that even with the right tool I couldn't get the spring clamp off easily). From the factory they use double layer clamps there and I had to slowly hack at the hose with a utility knife before getting that clamp off at the back of the block. These is just no room back there! Anyway, I ordered a bottle of the Shiny Garage 500ml off ebay (from Poland) and it should be here in July.

filip00 · 06-22-2024, 02:46 AM

I hope it will work out for you guys.

FWIW, let me report that the dash on my side still feels fine. Lately I just did the dry wipe a few times and it was good.

nis350 · 06-22-2024, 03:59 PM

I have applied it regularly and didn't notice any changes.... Mine has not melted yet, but it turns light gray after a month or so, and still get shiny under the sun.

my hope is that it will prevent the dash to get worse like cracking etc...

J370Z-Cdn · 06-22-2024, 07:31 PM

I have the same hope in that I hope it halts the deterioration of the dash. Hard to lose given the ebay price was 26 EUR = $28 USD = $38 CDN compared to the cost of the alternatives.

Tractionless · 06-23-2024, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350

I have applied it regularly and didn't notice any changes.... Mine has not melted yet, but it turns light gray after a month or so, and still get shiny under the sun.

my hope is that it will prevent the dash to get worse like cracking etc...

FWIW my car is a garage kept non-daily and when parked in the sun i use a purpose built windshield shade. When I purchased it in 2017 there was a very slight crack near the passenger airbag. I began using 303 UV treatment due to all raving about its benefits. I'm convinced that product, not the sun caused the tremendous amount of cracking I have now.

It would be interesting to start a poll of those without cracking and what protection product they use.

09-30-2023, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
filip00 Track Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: slovenia Posts: 577 Drives: 370z pack Rep Power: 125428	I gotta say I was reading the posts above hoping it really does work for you guys as well. When I discovered it and applied it on my dash, I had just the beginning of the dreaded stickiness issue and it was a super easy fix. I always thought that fck it - who knows if it can cure the infected dash....but I'm so happy to read that it actually does help! Hope it works completely and stays that way! __________________ ride epic drive epic

10-01-2023, 12:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,269 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163996	Day 3, another hot day with full sun. Still good. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

06-22-2024, 02:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
filip00 Track Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: slovenia Posts: 577 Drives: 370z pack Rep Power: 125428	I hope it will work out for you guys. FWIW, let me report that the dash on my side still feels fine. Lately I just did the dry wipe a few times and it was good. __________________ ride epic drive epic

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06-21-2024, 11:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
J370Z-Cdn Base Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 5 Drives: 2010 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 3	cv129, thx for the update. Hopefully you will get a chance to inspect it more closely soon and good luck with the forearm tendon. I too caused myself some grief to my right forearm. I was replacing the heater hoses on my 2010 370z (14 yr old hoses and clamps and the hoses swelled up enough that even with the right tool I couldn't get the spring clamp off easily). From the factory they use double layer clamps there and I had to slowly hack at the hose with a utility knife before getting that clamp off at the back of the block. These is just no room back there! Anyway, I ordered a bottle of the Shiny Garage 500ml off ebay (from Poland) and it should be here in July.

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nis350 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: socal Posts: 1,119 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13435	I have applied it regularly and didn't notice any changes.... Mine has not melted yet, but it turns light gray after a month or so, and still get shiny under the sun. my hope is that it will prevent the dash to get worse like cracking etc...

06-22-2024, 07:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
J370Z-Cdn Base Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 5 Drives: 2010 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 3	I have the same hope in that I hope it halts the deterioration of the dash. Hard to lose given the ebay price was 26 EUR = $28 USD = $38 CDN compared to the cost of the alternatives.