Another Sticky Dash Issue

cv129 · 08-10-2021, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nis350

so both the shine and stickiness were gone? I found this hard to believe.

I think it depends on how far the deterioration has progressed.

In my case, fully infected: The hotter it gets, the wetter and stickier it becomes. The shiny goes away when cooled enough, but it never reverts back to the smooth-to-the-touch finish. Inside the garage , even in winter, the dash has a lighter gray color to it, easily mistaken as a layer of dust, until one tries to wipe it. Hot days with AC running, some parts of the dash may still be shinier than other parts, but should be much more tolerable, not as shiny, less reflection on the windshield. That’s my experience anyway.

JARblue · 08-11-2021, 10:52 AM

Mine deteriorated while parked in the shade in the garage. Heat seems to help in my case. I started parking it in the driveway last August and the dash is basically back to normal. Such garbage...

cv129 · 08-11-2021, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Mine deteriorated while parked in the shade in the garage. Heat seems to help in my case. I started parking it in the driveway last August and the dash is basically back to normal. Such garbage...

That's kinda the case with my G37 too lol. It's in the driveway but under the carport, but still indirect sunlight vs completely sheltered in a garage. It's so weird.

tRidiot · 08-11-2021, 01:34 PM

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?

cv129 · 08-11-2021, 02:47 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?

No known fix.

Buy a new dash with the later part no. if you really can't stand it.

Buy a used dash and take a chance...I did, turned out that dash was "infected" as well.

The only aftermarket dash I've seen was a CF dash, like 4 or 5 grand or something...safety is a concern tho...OEM dash has like a soft rubber layer for occupants' safety in a crash situation. Plus, I am unsure how the passenger side front airbag would deploy in this CF dash.

Plasti dip or wrap it....but when the dash gets heated and starts "melting", I suspect the glue won't stick, or may result in bubbles.

Then there's the carpet thing, if you're ok with it.

viiv · 08-11-2021, 05:48 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?

See my previous post. Buy the latest dash that came in the 2019 & 2020 models.

tRidiot · 08-11-2021, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by viiv

See my previous post. Buy the latest dash that came in the 2019 & 2020 models.

Thanks, I found it for $1300 at a Nissan parts place. I had searched RockAuto and couldn't find those parts numbers.

nis350 · 08-13-2021, 01:12 AM

so the stickiness went away magically after you parked it outside under the sun?

How many days did it take?

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Mine deteriorated while parked in the shade in the garage. Heat seems to help in my case. I started parking it in the driveway last August and the dash is basically back to normal. Such garbage...

JARblue · 08-13-2021, 10:08 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, 07:16 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, 11:15 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.

SteveVQ · 08-16-2021, 04:34 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.

Tractionless · 08-20-2021, 02:50 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.

SteveVQ · 07-18-2022, 03:38 PM

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

https://stickydashfix.com/collections/nissan

cv129 · 07-18-2022, 04:00 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.

08-11-2021, 10:52 AM	#182 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Mine deteriorated while parked in the shade in the garage. Heat seems to help in my case. I started parking it in the driveway last August and the dash is basically back to normal. Such garbage... __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

08-13-2021, 10:08 AM	#189 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	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, 11:15 PM	#191 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	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 11:18 PM.

08-16-2021, 04:34 PM	#192 (permalink)
SteveVQ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 218 Drives: '19 Camaro SS 6MT Rep Power: 52838	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. __________________ ‘19 Camaro SS 1SS 6MT ‘13 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT 328whp (Sold) #LetsGoBrandon!

07-18-2022, 03:38 PM	#194 (permalink)
SteveVQ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 218 Drives: '19 Camaro SS 6MT Rep Power: 52838	Has anyone tried this yet? Thinking of getting to prevent the inevitable. https://stickydashfix.com/collections/nissan __________________ ‘19 Camaro SS 1SS 6MT ‘13 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT 328whp (Sold) #LetsGoBrandon!

08-11-2021, 01:34 PM	#184 (permalink)
tRidiot Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: OK Posts: 178 Drives: '09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 9972	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?

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