Another Sticky Dash Issue

Spartan 1771 · 04-02-2023, 06:48 PM

Finally got around to testing this new product out. It should be noted that my Z is out of commission due to an oil leak. Therefore I had to take the pictures in my garage. I rolled down the windows, opened the doors, turned on all my garage lights and had both garage doors open to let in as much light as possible. I also used a work lamp to produce even more light. Because of the issue, I wasn't able to test this out in direct sunlight. So I don't know if it will get sticky when it gets hot.

The product says to spray it directly on the dash. I only wanted to apply it to a specific area, so I opted to spray it directly on a microfiber towel and then wipe the dash with it.

Photo 1
The products I used

Photo 2
The dash before the application

Photo 3
The first application

Photo 4
10 minutes after application

Photo 5
3 hours after second application

Overall I'm pretty happy with the results so far. I'll know more once I can get the car out of the garage and in to direct sunlight.

nis350 · 04-02-2023, 07:20 PM

thanks for posting the pics. curious if it turns a bit shiny under the hot sun for a few days?

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Originally Posted by filip00

Yeah, same angle, but I tried to get different lighting to show it. Take a look at that nice dark matte finish! And no stickiness whatsoever!

nis350 · 04-02-2023, 07:24 PM

thanks for posting the info. the ultimate test is whether it turns shiny under the hot sun for a few days.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

Overall I'm pretty happy with the results so far. I'll know more once I can get the car out of the garage and in to direct sunlight.

filip00 · 04-03-2023, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nis350

thanks for posting the pics. curious if it turns a bit shiny under the hot sun for a few days?

I'll post an update in a few weeks. Before I took the photo it had a full day under the sun.

Spartan 1771 · 04-05-2023, 06:27 PM

Three days later and it still looks pretty good. I'm looking forward to getting the car back in to the sunlight to see how it holds up under those conditions.

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nis350 · 04-12-2023, 10:36 PM

any good news? still looking good? thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

Three days later and it still looks pretty good. I'm looking forward to getting the car back in to the sunlight to see how it holds up under those conditions.

Sent from my SM-G781U using Tapatalk

SG4247 · 04-13-2023, 12:20 AM

I ve been driving mine a few weeks now and even made a trip to the track and the dash looks perfect!

Photo is a little grainy but it is the same as the apillar in the photo.

No oil slicks on it thank god.

Spartan 1771 · 04-16-2023, 04:03 PM

It's been two weeks since I treated a section of he passenger side dash with Optimum. It's been in the garage this entire time and still looks good.

Pic 1 - Immediately before pulling it out of the cool garage

Pic 2 - In the 85 degree sun for 20 minutes. The treated and untreated areas both got sticky again.

Pic 3 - After being back in the cool garage for 30 minutes. The dash is no longer sticky at all and you can visibly see the difference between the treated and untreated sections

The verdict - This product restores the dried out white faded effect, but does not prevent it from getting sticky in the warm sun.

Spartan 1771 · 04-16-2023, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by filip00

I'll post an update in a few weeks. Before I took the photo it had a full day under the sun.

So your product completely solved this issue? No fading and no sticky dash, no matter the temperature or level of sunlight?

nis350 · 04-16-2023, 05:54 PM

thanks for posting the results. My guess is that it will likely to become more sticky as it exposes more time under the sun, perhaps days or weeks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

It's been two weeks since I treated a section of he passenger side dash with Optimum. It's been in the garage this entire time and still looks good.

The verdict - This product restores the dried out white faded effect, but does not prevent it from getting sticky in the warm sun.

filip00 · 04-16-2023, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

So your product completely solved this issue? No fading and no sticky dash, no matter the temperature or level of sunlight?

So far so good, color good and not sticky. Although, I can't yet tell regarding sunlight, as it was only 1 day where I left it in sunlight for several hours. Other than that, it was either a shorter drive or night.

Spartan 1771 · 04-16-2023, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by filip00

So far so good, color good and not sticky. Although, I can't yet tell regarding sunlight, as it was only 1 day where I left it in sunlight for several hours. Other than that, it was either a shorter drive or night.

What was the outdoor temperature when you had the car outside?

filip00 · 04-17-2023, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

What was the outdoor temperature when you had the car outside?

Wasn't that warm around 20°C ~ 70F.
I'll post an update when it gets warmer and the car sees some more sun and heat.

nis350 · 04-28-2023, 03:39 PM

any update on the results? Thanks.

nis350 · 05-05-2023, 09:27 PM

how's your dash look now? Thx.

04-02-2023, 06:48 PM	#241 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	Finally got around to testing this new product out. It should be noted that my Z is out of commission due to an oil leak. Therefore I had to take the pictures in my garage. I rolled down the windows, opened the doors, turned on all my garage lights and had both garage doors open to let in as much light as possible. I also used a work lamp to produce even more light. Because of the issue, I wasn't able to test this out in direct sunlight. So I don't know if it will get sticky when it gets hot. The product says to spray it directly on the dash. I only wanted to apply it to a specific area, so I opted to spray it directly on a microfiber towel and then wipe the dash with it. Photo 1 The products I used Photo 2 The dash before the application Photo 3 The first application Photo 4 10 minutes after application Photo 5 3 hours after second application Overall I'm pretty happy with the results so far. I'll know more once I can get the car out of the garage and in to direct sunlight. 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... Last edited by Spartan 1771; 04-02-2023 at 09:41 PM.

04-05-2023, 06:27 PM	#245 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	Three days later and it still looks pretty good. I'm looking forward to getting the car back in to the sunlight to see how it holds up under those conditions. Sent from my SM-G781U using Tapatalk Memphis370Z and nis350 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...

04-16-2023, 04:03 PM	#248 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	It's been two weeks since I treated a section of he passenger side dash with Optimum. It's been in the garage this entire time and still looks good. Pic 1 - Immediately before pulling it out of the cool garage Pic 2 - In the 85 degree sun for 20 minutes. The treated and untreated areas both got sticky again. Pic 3 - After being back in the cool garage for 30 minutes. The dash is no longer sticky at all and you can visibly see the difference between the treated and untreated sections The verdict - This product restores the dried out white faded effect, but does not prevent it from getting sticky in the warm sun. 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... Last edited by Spartan 1771; 04-16-2023 at 04:07 PM.

04-28-2023, 03:39 PM	#254 (permalink)
nis350 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: socal Posts: 1,106 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13435	any update on the results? Thanks. Spartan 1771 likes this.

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05-05-2023, 09:27 PM	#255 (permalink)
nis350 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: socal Posts: 1,106 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13435	how's your dash look now? Thx.