Another Sticky Dash Issue

Spartan 1771 · 08-30-2022, 10:44 AM

I've always hated dash covers, but I'm open to seeing this one in a Z because the alternatives aren't very appealing. Replacing the dash personally isn't something I really want to do and I hate the thought of having a dealership do it for numerous reasons.

cv129 · 09-01-2022, 12:05 PM

Without replacing, I imagine the only other way to truly “fix” it would be to remove the dash, sand away the top layer, then paint and texture it. But removing and installing the dash is very time consuming if I recall correctly.

If I get a new dash, I’ll make sure windows are closed when parked in the garage, leave a moisture absorbing thing inside the car, that should do it.

xxAGAVExx · 09-01-2022, 12:10 PM

Agree replacement with factory isn’t the best option, but I’ve had my Z a while and have kept it in very good shape and spent a lot on upgrades, but then looking at the cracks in the dash just looks so cheap, ugh. I have to fix it eventually, it’s not my daily and I don’t plan to ever sell it.

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SeeThruHead · 09-02-2022, 01:56 PM

I picked up these.
Always use a window cover.
Need to get xpel UV 70% for the windshield still.

cv129 · 09-02-2022, 02:30 PM

Ooooo I like those pouches!

SteveVQ · 09-02-2022, 03:53 PM

Issue is when the sun hits the dash, the adhesive underneath begins to seep through to the top. That's the sticky residue.
Humidity and moisture are not the culprits.

It's the direct heat being applied to the dash by the sun.

nis350 · 09-02-2022, 05:17 PM

I am sure that the deterioration of the dash materials is primarily due to age, and the other factors such as UV and heat probably accelerated the process.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveVQ

Issue is when the sun hits the dash, the adhesive underneath begins to seep through to the top. That's the sticky residue.
Humidity and moisture are not the culprits.

It's the direct heat being applied to the dash by the sun.

cv129 · 09-02-2022, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveVQ

Issue is when the sun hits the dash, the adhesive underneath begins to seep through to the top. That's the sticky residue.
Humidity and moisture are not the culprits.

It's the direct heat being applied to the dash by the sun.

Check older posts. Not UV not heat whatsoever for me.

nis350 · 09-03-2022, 03:43 PM

my car is always in the garage and rarely driven in socal weather, then all of the sudden the stickiness appeared. My guess is that it took about 6 to 7 years for the dash materials to deteriorate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

Check older posts. Not UV not heat whatsoever for me.

LennyK · 09-05-2022, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nis350

my car is always in the garage and rarely driven in socal weather, then all of the sudden the stickiness appeared. My guess is that it took about 6 to 7 years for the dash materials to deteriorate.

Mine Is Always In The Garage And It's A 2010 Roadster -

Never Drive It With The Top Up Never -

There Doesn't Seem To Be A Clear Pattern...

SeeThruHead · 09-02-2022, 04:24 PM

isn't this thread just a bunch of posts disputing that.
lots of examples of people that garage the car year round
one dash was in an attic and still got sticky.

Might as well cover all the bases.
I've got sun blocking, will soon have uv blocking.
I protect it with carpro perl.
And now have moisture protection.

Spartan 1771 · 09-05-2022, 03:30 PM

My Z has always been stored in the garage. Even in there I always use a sun shade in the windshield and the car is covered the majority of the time. When its in the garage the dash is dry, but looks whitish in areas and dried out. As soon as it hits the hot sun, the dash gets shiny and sticky.

nis350 · 09-05-2022, 03:43 PM

I am in the exact situation as you. I have the car cover on the car even inside the garage. Grayish dash inside and it turns shiny almost immediately under the sun.

I just periodically wipe the dash with a little bit of the 303 vinyl protectant and hoping it won't crack...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

My Z has always been stored in the garage. Even in there I always use a sun shade in the windshield and the car is covered the majority of the time. When its in the garage the dash is dry, but looks whitish in areas and dried out. As soon as it hits the hot sun, the dash gets shiny and sticky.

filip00 · 03-23-2023, 03:37 AM

Well well well....I think I have solved this issue.

So, let me give you a bit of context first. I have a 2009. 16k miles fully loaded Z. It's been garaged its whole life so you can imagine the dash had seen just a tiny bit of sun.

It was always good, but it was slowly fading as it's just old. I was wiping it with some wet wipes and then drying with a microfibre towel and sure enough, the dash was becoming stickier and stickier. I was going through forums, reading options, no solution.

Fast forward few months, we bought another daily for which I wanted to refresh outer black plastic trim and I got a product from some brand "Shiny Garage". It did the job phenomenally, which somehow stuck with me.

As I was preparing the Z for the new season, I went to get a new leather conditioner and I also looked for any dashboard products which would refresh it. I found one from the same brand, the product name is: Shiny Garage Plastic Protectant Matt

I've got no idea if it's available in the USA, probably you can get it.

So, I applied a total of 4 or 5 layers. Each time I did, I wiped the dashboard, then wiped it dry with a microfiber towel and it darkened the dashboard just a TINY bit. It did leave it non-sticky and non-shiny though. So I proceeded to do this several times during several days and the result is excellent. I'll post pics in a few weeks when the car gets out, so I can photo it in the daylight, but yeah. The sticky dash issue can apparently be fixed!

chowtoo · 03-23-2023, 09:43 AM

Thank you for sharing this product

08-30-2022, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,279 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	I've always hated dash covers, but I'm open to seeing this one in a Z because the alternatives aren't very appealing. Replacing the dash personally isn't something I really want to do and I hate the thought of having a dealership do it for numerous reasons. Optimiser and sx moneypit like this. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

09-01-2022, 12:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,271 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163996	Without replacing, I imagine the only other way to truly “fix” it would be to remove the dash, sand away the top layer, then paint and texture it. But removing and installing the dash is very time consuming if I recall correctly. If I get a new dash, I’ll make sure windows are closed when parked in the garage, leave a moisture absorbing thing inside the car, that should do it. sx moneypit likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

09-01-2022, 12:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,037 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 53925	Agree replacement with factory isn’t the best option, but I’ve had my Z a while and have kept it in very good shape and spent a lot on upgrades, but then looking at the cracks in the dash just looks so cheap, ugh. I have to fix it eventually, it’s not my daily and I don’t plan to ever sell it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk sx moneypit likes this. __________________ l 09/6MT l BP Twin Turbo Kit l E-85 w/Fuel Return l FI 18" Res CF CBE l Powertrix Ultra-Lite Coilovers l Wavetrac LSD \| Lots of SPL and Carbon Fiber \|

09-02-2022, 01:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23499	I picked up these. Always use a window cover. Need to get xpel UV 70% for the windshield still. cv129 and sx moneypit like this. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

09-02-2022, 02:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,271 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163996	Ooooo I like those pouches! sx moneypit likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

09-02-2022, 03:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
SteveVQ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 223 Drives: '23 Camaro 1SS 6MT Rep Power: 52839	Issue is when the sun hits the dash, the adhesive underneath begins to seep through to the top. That's the sticky residue. Humidity and moisture are not the culprits. It's the direct heat being applied to the dash by the sun. Spartan 1771 likes this. __________________ '23 Camaro 1SS 6MT '19 Camaro 1SS 6MT (Totaled by Red Light Runner) '13 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT 328whp (Sold)

09-02-2022, 04:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
SeeThruHead Track Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Drives: Red '18 Sport Manual Rep Power: 23499	isn't this thread just a bunch of posts disputing that. lots of examples of people that garage the car year round one dash was in an attic and still got sticky. Might as well cover all the bases. I've got sun blocking, will soon have uv blocking. I protect it with carpro perl. And now have moisture protection. cv129 and sx moneypit like this. __________________ My Build thread STH Build Plan Thread Images too big fix here

09-05-2022, 03:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,279 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	My Z has always been stored in the garage. Even in there I always use a sun shade in the windshield and the car is covered the majority of the time. When its in the garage the dash is dry, but looks whitish in areas and dried out. As soon as it hits the hot sun, the dash gets shiny and sticky. nis350 likes this. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

03-23-2023, 03:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
filip00 Track Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: slovenia Posts: 586 Drives: 370z pack Rep Power: 125428	Well well well....I think I have solved this issue. So, let me give you a bit of context first. I have a 2009. 16k miles fully loaded Z. It's been garaged its whole life so you can imagine the dash had seen just a tiny bit of sun. It was always good, but it was slowly fading as it's just old. I was wiping it with some wet wipes and then drying with a microfibre towel and sure enough, the dash was becoming stickier and stickier. I was going through forums, reading options, no solution. Fast forward few months, we bought another daily for which I wanted to refresh outer black plastic trim and I got a product from some brand "Shiny Garage". It did the job phenomenally, which somehow stuck with me. As I was preparing the Z for the new season, I went to get a new leather conditioner and I also looked for any dashboard products which would refresh it. I found one from the same brand, the product name is: Shiny Garage Plastic Protectant Matt I've got no idea if it's available in the USA, probably you can get it. So, I applied a total of 4 or 5 layers. Each time I did, I wiped the dashboard, then wiped it dry with a microfiber towel and it darkened the dashboard just a TINY bit. It did leave it non-sticky and non-shiny though. So I proceeded to do this several times during several days and the result is excellent. I'll post pics in a few weeks when the car gets out, so I can photo it in the daylight, but yeah. The sticky dash issue can apparently be fixed! Spartan 1771, Optimiser, sx moneypit and 1 others like this.

03-23-2023, 09:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
chowtoo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: S. E. MI Posts: 153 Drives: Red2018 M6, 2019 A7 Rep Power: 4597	Thank you for sharing this product

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