The 3rd generation of the TL was known for dash cracks. I have owned this car over four years and been fighting the dash drying out. The products I use in the winter seem to last, but as soon as the warmer weather and sun reappear in the PNW, the protectants I use only last a few days to a week. I have used 303, Chemical Guys VRP, Griots. Nothing last! I bought a dash cover a few years ago and it looked terrible. The TL’s dash has too many angles for the topper to sit flat. I have Leatherique rejuvenator in my garage, do you think it would work on plastic?
Faded dash
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If you’re bold you might look into SEM 39853 paint.
This is one reason that I always use a dash cover on all of my cars....
In the link there's matching spray paint.I would still have to look at the airbag square faded, my OCD would kill me.
https://dashskin.com/products/black...nterior-paint-for-vinyl-leather-plastics-12oz
Coverlay has a nice one that comes with an insert for the airbag and different colors. I used 2005 TL.Never knew a company made something like that. I would still have to look at the airbag square faded, my OCD would kill me.
https://www.coverlaymfg.com/auto/p/4_15_9194_54846/coverlay-dash-cover
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Have you investigated having the dash replaced with new OEM? If you really enjoy the car, it may be worth doing. Same risk of failure, but you have "reset" the clock for several more years. I have an old 2001 BMW 540 I enjoy and I throw all kinds of stupid money replacing and fixing stuff on it...simply because I enjoy driving it. 390,000 miles and counting...original engine...but the transmissionmision recently failed...finally. I am waiting on a used one that is arriving in a couple weeks and will have it installed. This is costing about what the car is worth...but fine with me. Transmission failed like three weeks after replacing the rear bumper after someone hit and ran in a parking garage...that set me back $2200. 
The cracks really don’t bother me much. The dash looks decent when a product is just put on. It doesn’t bother me enough for a new Acura dash though.
I was thinking about Kiwi shoe dye? I have some in my work locker. I might try a small spot that you would hardly see, the side of the dash where you don’t see it when the door is closed. The Cerekote is a good suggestion too.
I was thinking about Kiwi shoe dye? I have some in my work locker. I might try a small spot that you would hardly see, the side of the dash where you don’t see it when the door is closed. The Cerekote is a good suggestion too.
Just put a cover on it.
I don't think you are going to get very far with treatments or wipe-on/wipe-off solutions. They are short term solutions, especially when summer heat bakes them off fast. Paint is probably your only longer-term fix. SEM makes some good stuff.
It won't be easy but the dash pad is removable. Or if you want to risk it....mask the entire interior off with plastic and paint while in the car.
Or find a used one from ebay that is in good shape, prep and paint it, then reinstall.
It won't be easy but the dash pad is removable. Or if you want to risk it....mask the entire interior off with plastic and paint while in the car.
Or find a used one from ebay that is in good shape, prep and paint it, then reinstall.
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