Another Sticky Dash Issue

Tractionless · 08-20-2021, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tRidiot

So is there actually a FIX for this? I mean... is there an aftermarket dash you can buy to replace your dashboard for like a grand or 1500 or something? Or we're just stuck with it?

I covered up with a dash mat that shows as micro suede. Not worth the time, effort, nor cost of any type of replacement in a 11 year old car, IMO.

JARblue · 08-13-2021, 09:08 AM

Like 2 hot days. Now let's be clear... It didn't magically go away. But it's not gray ash looking or near as sticky as it was while sitting in the garage. Still a little sticky. Sometimes the sheen increases but never enough to bother me while driving. Haven't been able to pinpoint the variables that affect the sheen factor tho.

nis350 · 08-15-2021, 06:16 PM

it made sense that the grayish look disappeared due to the oily surface.... I assume that you are keeping the car outside now and please keep us informed with the dash condition. Hopefully it will continue to get better.

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Like 2 hot days. Now let's be clear... It didn't magically go away. But it's not gray ash looking or near as sticky as it was while sitting in the garage. Still a little sticky. Sometimes the sheen increases but never enough to bother me while driving. Haven't been able to pinpoint the variables that affect the sheen factor tho.

JARblue · 08-15-2021, 10:15 PM

Definitely not getting better. It's been over a year now in the driveway. Park it in a garage for a few days and it turns gray and sticky again. Back in the sun and it's not gray and a little less sticky. Regardless, it's a pos dash.

The cracking seems to be getting worse.

JARblue · 08-25-2022, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

The cracking seems to be getting worse.

Most of the cracks in my dash are on or near the edges of the dash (along the door and instrument panel curves). This summer a new crack has started appearing right in the middle of the dash. It runs from the windshield straight back to the glove box. It has not opened up into a full crack yet but it looks like an ugly seam.

I'll soon be reupholstering my M3 seats so I am going to have them look at the Z dash also and see what they have to say about the matter.

Spartan 1771 · 08-26-2022, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I'll soon be reupholstering my M3 seats so I am going to have them look at the Z dash also and see what they have to say about the matter.

Good luck and please keep us posted about this. My dash hasn't cracked yet, but its seriously faded and gets really sticky and shiny in the sun, so I'm going to have to deal with it sooner then later.

nis350 · 08-28-2022, 07:28 PM

Perhaps getting a nice dash cover is the short term solution to protect it from the heat the may result in cracks....

Any recommendation for the dash cover?

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Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

Good luck and please keep us posted about this. My dash hasn't cracked yet, but its seriously faded and gets really sticky and shiny in the sun, so I'm going to have to deal with it sooner then later.

LennyK · 08-29-2022, 08:55 AM

There Is Really Only One - Good Choice - Cover Craft Dash Cover
The Suede Mat (Black) Matches The Door Suede Exactly
I Got Samples But Not Ordered The Custom Fit Cover Yet
First Signs Of Trouble And I Will Get This One

https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/sho...z/dash-covers/

If YOU Or ANYONE Gets One Of These - Please Post Hard To Find Pics

loiro370z · 09-07-2022, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nis350

Perhaps getting a nice dash cover is the short term solution to protect it from the heat the may result in cracks....

Any recommendation for the dash cover?

Thinking about ordering from that company.

https://dashcare.com/i-2761778-nissa...ash-cover.html

SteveVQ · 08-16-2021, 03:34 PM

Following this thread. So strange, I've never had this issue and my car goes from garage to outside pretty often. I do use an off shelf protectant product. Nothing fancy, just Meguiars. Is this is an early year model issue? or is it across the board for all years?

Sorry some of you are dealing with this.

SteveVQ · 07-18-2022, 02:38 PM

Has anyone tried this yet? Thinking of getting to prevent the inevitable.

https://stickydashfix.com/collections/nissan

cv129 · 07-18-2022, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveVQ

Has anyone tried this yet? Thinking of getting to prevent the inevitable.

https://stickydashfix.com/collections/nissan

Member viragoboy did the regiment, final verdict is no-go. Below is his final reply, page 10 I think. Search his post history to see his detail write-up.

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Originally Posted by viragoboy

That stuff didn't make any difference, I just bought a cover for the dash which turned out less ugly than I thought. I took a peek under the cover a few days ago and it's completely covered in gray dust.

I'm turned off on Nissan over this, they should have taken ownership of the problem. Won't be buying another Nissan anytime soon.

SteveVQ · 07-18-2022, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Member viragoboy did the regiment, final verdict is no-go. Below is his final reply, page 10 I think. Search his post history to see his detail write-up.

Thanks, from what I read it looks like he was using a different product off of Amazon. Not the same stuff. Maybe I'm mistaken but it looks like he was using something else. The product in reference comes from Australia.

It's only $50, I might go ahead and be the guinea pig for us, unless someone chimes in and says; "I used that exact product and it does not work."

xxAGAVExx · 08-29-2022, 09:15 AM

My cracks are on the sides, this won’t hide it. I’ll most likely get it replaced at the dealership, but it’s a few grand, would certainly be interested in other alternatives

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nis350 · 09-01-2022, 11:31 AM

I wouldn't spend a few grand on a new dash that will eventually go bad again.

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Originally Posted by xxAGAVExx

My cracks are on the sides, this won’t hide it. I’ll most likely get it replaced at the dealership, but it’s a few grand, would certainly be interested in other alternatives

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08-13-2021, 09:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Like 2 hot days. Now let's be clear... It didn't magically go away. But it's not gray ash looking or near as sticky as it was while sitting in the garage. Still a little sticky. Sometimes the sheen increases but never enough to bother me while driving. Haven't been able to pinpoint the variables that affect the sheen factor tho. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-15-2021, 10:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Definitely not getting better. It's been over a year now in the driveway. Park it in a garage for a few days and it turns gray and sticky again. Back in the sun and it's not gray and a little less sticky. Regardless, it's a pos dash. The cracking seems to be getting worse. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Last edited by JARblue; 08-15-2021 at 10:18 PM.

08-29-2022, 08:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
LennyK Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Mountain Top Posts: 270 Drives: 370Z Roadster 2010 Rep Power: 208	There Is Really Only One - Good Choice - Cover Craft Dash Cover The Suede Mat (Black) Matches The Door Suede Exactly I Got Samples But Not Ordered The Custom Fit Cover Yet First Signs Of Trouble And I Will Get This One https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/sho...z/dash-covers/ If YOU Or ANYONE Gets One Of These - Please Post Hard To Find Pics Spartan 1771, nis350 and sx moneypit like this. __________________ *** ROADSTER * TOURING * 2010 * PLATINUM * GRAPHITE * * Z * NISSAN * 370Z * NISSAN * Z *** Last edited by LennyK; 08-29-2022 at 08:58 AM.

08-16-2021, 03:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
SteveVQ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 221 Drives: '23 Camaro 1SS 6MT Rep Power: 52839	Following this thread. So strange, I've never had this issue and my car goes from garage to outside pretty often. I do use an off shelf protectant product. Nothing fancy, just Meguiars. Is this is an early year model issue? or is it across the board for all years? Sorry some of you are dealing with this. __________________ '23 Camaro 1SS 6MT '19 Camaro 1SS 6MT (Totaled by Red Light Runner) '13 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT 328whp (Sold)

07-18-2022, 02:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
SteveVQ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 221 Drives: '23 Camaro 1SS 6MT Rep Power: 52839	Has anyone tried this yet? Thinking of getting to prevent the inevitable. https://stickydashfix.com/collections/nissan __________________ '23 Camaro 1SS 6MT '19 Camaro 1SS 6MT (Totaled by Red Light Runner) '13 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT 328whp (Sold)

08-29-2022, 09:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,037 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 53925	My cracks are on the sides, this won’t hide it. I’ll most likely get it replaced at the dealership, but it’s a few grand, would certainly be interested in other alternatives Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 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 \|

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