Interior split from heat!

Minicobra1 · 04-21-2009, 01:31 AM

So it was about 102 degree today in So-cal, pretty hot for April.
Anyway, I came out of work today to find this. Apparently the interior got too hot and split.

I was headed to the dealer to pick up a part, so I talked to the SA. He said he never seen anything like that before. He said he would order a replacement panel and it would take about 5 days. He never mentioned warranty though, I'm assuming this would be covered, right?

ctzn · 04-21-2009, 01:37 AM

Wow, I have never seen anything like that before. It was 95º up in San Francisco area today so we are getting the same heat wave and I had my car parked outside, now I am going to be worried.

Let us know what the dealer does about it, you should be covered.

SoCal 370Z · 04-21-2009, 01:41 AM

What are you using for vinyl protectant? Thanks.

Sure as heck not too happy to see this happening!

DIGItonium · 04-21-2009, 01:43 AM

Holy shhh... I'm about to pick up my car tomorrow, and this is something I've never imagine happening during the 6 years ownership with my 350Z.

SoCal 370Z · 04-21-2009, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ctzn

Wow, I have never seen anything like that before. It was 95º up in San Francisco area today so we are getting the same heat wave and I had my car parked outside, now I am going to be worried.

We had a high UV today down here, what's SF's hitting?

arcticreaver · 04-21-2009, 02:19 AM

you are now making me to check my car right now. brb

okay i got back. didn't see anything like that. but i was parked under a tree for shade.

AK370Z · 04-21-2009, 02:25 AM

Thanks for posting. I was going to hold off on the vinyl protectant since the car is practically new, but looks like I have to do this ASAP. We are still experiencing 40-60 degrees weather here in the jersey but temparature will pick up. BTW, do you have window tint on your car?

arcticreaver · 04-21-2009, 02:31 AM

autozone near my house had a special, when you buy nxt 2.0 wax you get free meguiars protectant, so i've been using that. i think i used it 3 times already on the whole car.

DJcuetip · 04-21-2009, 04:39 AM

what do you guys reccommend for the protectant?

DJcuetip · 04-21-2009, 04:40 AM

ps: sorry to hear mini.. they should cover it.. i hope!

Minicobra1 · 04-21-2009, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Thanks for posting. BTW, do you have window tint on your car?

Yes, the good 3M stuff, you think that would have helped a bit, I guess it could have been worse.

My thoughts are maybe the sun was reflecting in the mirror at the right angle and acted like some sort of magnifying glass, which basically intensified the heat. Wonder if that's possible.

The area that is split is very thin though, could just be a manufacturing flaw in that one area.

Minicobra1 · 04-21-2009, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DJcuetip

ps: sorry to hear mini.. they should cover it.. i hope!

Thanks! Yeah, I will complain until they do

Minicobra1 · 04-21-2009, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

What are you using for vinyl protectant? Thanks.

Sure as heck not too happy to see this happening!

Well, actually I haven't put anything on there yet, didn't think I needed on such a new interior, especially with the UV resistant 3M tint.
I'm not sure any of the protectants would help against extreme heat, do they?

Minicobra1 · 04-21-2009, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by arcticreaver

you are now making me to check my car right now. brb

okay i got back. didn't see anything like that. but i was parked under a tree for shade.

Ha, yeah I saw your car parked outside your work as I was driving to the dealer about 5pm, I almost stopped by, but I really wanted to get to the dealer.

arcticreaver · 04-21-2009, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Ha, yeah I saw your car parked outside your work as I was driving to the dealer about 5pm, I almost stopped by, but I really wanted to get to the dealer.

well, my co-worker and i both use the meguiars protectant, seems to be okay. i don't have a garage at home and sat and sunday was super hot. and i don't have tint to protect the inside from heat.

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