Leaving vinyl protectant on heavy/for long time
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On some mid 2000's Japanese cars you can end up with a sticky and melting dash, it appears protectant exacerbates the issue.
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I guess it depends on the material and how bad the condition is that you are trying to fix. Nothing is going to fix cracks though.
I've always had luck with a few seconds of spray before wipe down using Maguire's interior detail spray.
On some mid 2000's Japanese cars you can end up with a sticky and melting dash, it appears protectant exacerbates the issue.
Toyota and Lexus Melting Dashboard Problems Were so Frustrating, Owners Filed a Lawsuit
Toyota and Lexus have an outstanding reputation that has been well-earned over the years. Both are associated with building high-quality vehicles that
I had one of those 2004 Sienna before,
Toyota actually replaced the dashboard.
It took a good 6 months wait before they replaced it.
It was inherently bad from the factory so no protectant was going to save it or prevented it from cracking.
The replacement was great but who knows since I traded it in 2017.
At any rate, to OP, be more specific in terms of cars make and model and even year.
Otherwise, it will become just a philosophical discussion.
Unless, that is your intended purpose, anyway.
My Avalon has a cracked dash problem in numerous spots. It was a general discussion more on the lines of does this stuff actually penetrate the vinyl/rubber at all or just puts a superficial coating on them.
Those protectants do not play nice with clear plastic, such as over the instrument cluster. Got overspray on that plastic years ago on my old Escort on a hot day. The protectant baked and left opaque spots making the instruments difficult to see, so I had to order and install a replacement plastic cover.
I experimented after removing the old cover. No amount of sanding or other treatment would take off the opaque spots. It was a chemical reaction like the one Trav warns about on the dash.
I experimented after removing the old cover. No amount of sanding or other treatment would take off the opaque spots. It was a chemical reaction like the one Trav warns about on the dash.
also dont wash your inside windows.. you will be washing them in a day or 2 after evaporation leaves crud on windows.(esp with 303)
I just noticed that
