Another Sticky Dash Issue

viragoboy · 01-15-2020, 06:17 PM

I just ordered it, these guys look legit. Shipping was $10, but let's see how it works out....

KaienZ34 · 02-15-2020, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by viragoboy

I just ordered it, these guys look legit. Shipping was $10, but let's see how it works out....

Any luck?

viragoboy · 02-16-2020, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

Any luck?

Believe it or not I received it yesterday. It took a whole month to find its way from Australia. I emailed the company a few weeks ago and they said it takes a long time to clear US customs, 30 days for shipping is typical.

I'm going to takes some before/after pics and keep everyone updated. I hope this works out.

LennyK · 02-16-2020, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by viragoboy

I just ordered it, these guys look legit. Shipping was $10, but let's see how it works out....

Would You PLEASE Post Pictures When It Arrives - I Like This Solution -

tonythetiger · 01-11-2020, 10:16 PM

lately the z has been sitting in the garage more often and noticed interior dash is starting to have cracks, white haze in certain areas, i thought i took good care of it over the years but seems the humidity is taking a toll on the z...

cv129 · 01-15-2020, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tonythetiger

lately the z has been sitting in the garage more often and noticed interior dash is starting to have cracks, white haze in certain areas, i thought i took good care of it over the years but seems the humidity is taking a toll on the z...

During fall and winter, I have a little utility heater blowing 24/7, keeping the 2 car garage relatively warm and humidity in check. It slowed down the deterioration in between coats of 303. Worth a try.

Spartan 1771 · 01-16-2020, 09:12 AM

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During fall and winter, I have a little utility heater blowing 24/7, keeping the 2 car garage relatively warm and humidity in check. It slowed down the deterioration in between coats of 303. Worth a try.

I thought about this, but I was concerned with the safety aspect of leaving an electric heater running for long periods of time unattended.

Are you using just a basic electric heater?

cv129 · 01-16-2020, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

I thought about this, but I was concerned with the safety aspect of leaving an electric heater running for long periods of time unattended.

Are you using just a basic electric heater?

Ya just a basic little plugged in one

JARblue · 01-16-2020, 10:05 AM

I'm active in NFPA and definitely not comfortable leaving something like that plugged in unattended.

My garage is insulated and stays pretty reasonable with temp extremes around 55F and 85F. Austin humidity is pretty consistent middle of the road except when it rains. No excuse for this crap.

cv129 · 01-16-2020, 10:07 AM

Huh, perhaps I need to rethink my approach

Edit: when I said 24/7, I didn’t mean put it on constant on, my temp dial is at half way point and it runs intermittently. But, I think I still should rethink my approach.

KaienZ34 · 02-16-2020, 07:51 PM

I've got all my fingers crossed, thanks for being the test mule. I just want to be able to drive during the day and not have the dash look like a damn mirror.

Spartan 1771 · 02-17-2020, 11:21 AM

Good Luck! I hope this works.

gryghst · 02-17-2020, 08:25 PM

I ordered a similar dash cover from dashcare.com, ( https://dashcare.com/i-2761778-nissa...ash-cover.html)
The one I ordered is Black DashSuede with holes for both sensors on the dash. It fits great and looks excellent. The price was $56.38, that included shipping to Florida. The dash cover actually adds a nice look to the inside of the Z.

old guy · 02-17-2020, 09:40 PM

So has anyone definitively figured out if it was a uv problem or an age problem? I ask only because my car sees very little uv light basically only while I’m on the road. Otherwise it’s parked in the garage or in the shade.

SouthArk370Z · 02-23-2020, 01:07 PM

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So has anyone definitively figured out if it was a uv problem or an age problem? ...

I don't think UV is the cause. Probably doesn't help matters but I don't believe it is the root problem. It happens to too many garaged cars to be a UV problem, unless the Alcantera is terribly sensitive (since other Nissan models don't seem to suffer as bad, I don't think that's the case).

I didn't use any chemicals when cleaning the dash, so I think I can rule that out. Used mild window cleaners and sprayed on cloth, not directly on window.

My guess is that heat is the culprit - I usually drive with A/C off and windows down so my dash can get pretty hot on sunny days.

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	I'm active in NFPA and definitely not comfortable leaving something like that plugged in unattended. My garage is insulated and stays pretty reasonable with temp extremes around 55F and 85F. Austin humidity is pretty consistent middle of the road except when it rains. No excuse for this crap. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,272 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163997	Huh, perhaps I need to rethink my approach Edit: when I said 24/7, I didn’t mean put it on constant on, my temp dial is at half way point and it runs intermittently. But, I think I still should rethink my approach. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield Last edited by cv129; 01-16-2020 at 10:10 AM.

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KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 179	I've got all my fingers crossed, thanks for being the test mule. I just want to be able to drive during the day and not have the dash look like a damn mirror. Spartan 1771 likes this. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

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old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 70 Posts: 2,711 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684371	So has anyone definitively figured out if it was a uv problem or an age problem? I ask only because my car sees very little uv light basically only while I’m on the road. Otherwise it’s parked in the garage or in the shade. __________________ I better walk before they make me run....

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