Will anything stop the gases from the dash?
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The dashboard itself doesn't necessarily leave the film, but some cheaper quality vinyl dressings contain components which evaporate off and deposit onto the windshield. Of course humidity and VOC's in the air will eventually deposit onto the windshield as well.
I use Optimum Leather/Vinyl Protectant on my interior and it doesn't off gas.
I use Optimum Leather/Vinyl Protectant on my interior and it doesn't off gas.
I try not to apply products on the dash anymore for this same reason.
I've been using Turtle Wax Dash & Glass. It's good for the infotainment screen/backup camera and plastic in front of the dash gauges. And works quite well as a glass cleaner as well.
From my experience, TW D&G keeps the dash clean(er) w/o the shine and doesn't emit those fumes onto the glass that you mention. However, it doesn't have that just, "Armor All'd look either I'm afraid though it does provide has some UV protection.
https://www.turtlewax.com/our-products/quick-and-easy/turtle-wax-dash-glass-interior-detailer/
I've been using Turtle Wax Dash & Glass. It's good for the infotainment screen/backup camera and plastic in front of the dash gauges. And works quite well as a glass cleaner as well.
From my experience, TW D&G keeps the dash clean(er) w/o the shine and doesn't emit those fumes onto the glass that you mention. However, it doesn't have that just, "Armor All'd look either I'm afraid though it does provide has some UV protection.
https://www.turtlewax.com/our-products/quick-and-easy/turtle-wax-dash-glass-interior-detailer/
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No. Eventually the outgassing will slow and then stop on a new car. Is your car new?
I do like to put a uv protecting treatment on the instrument panel materials as well as all trim inside. Gyeon makes some excellent products for this. There are others as well.
Stick to matte or low satin finish products. Anything that makes your trim shiny will actually add to the problem as well as causing reflections inside the windshield. These shiny products (Armorall being one) contain oils that will evaporate. They also attract dust.
Finally, has your coolant level dropped recently? Another sign of a cloudy windshield inside is a coolant leak.
I do like to put a uv protecting treatment on the instrument panel materials as well as all trim inside. Gyeon makes some excellent products for this. There are others as well.
Stick to matte or low satin finish products. Anything that makes your trim shiny will actually add to the problem as well as causing reflections inside the windshield. These shiny products (Armorall being one) contain oils that will evaporate. They also attract dust.
Finally, has your coolant level dropped recently? Another sign of a cloudy windshield inside is a coolant leak.
How bout your lungs?
That is the resiutual (sp) solvents evaporating from the dash material. (Same thing that gives the new car smell). Nothing you can do about that. I had a Honda Accord that was like that. Will slowly stop with age.
Originally Posted by PimTac
No. Eventually the outgassing will slow and then stop on a new car. Is your car new?
I do like to put a uv protecting treatment on the instrument panel materials as well as all trim inside. Gyeon makes some excellent products for this. There are others as well.
Stick to matte or low satin finish products. Anything that makes your trim shiny will actually add to the problem as well as causing reflections inside the windshield. These shiny products (Armorall being one) contain oils that will evaporate. They also attract dust.
Finally, has your coolant level dropped recently? Another sign of a cloudy windshield inside is a coolant leak.
Not even close to new. It's an '04 Corolla. And I currently don't use any dressings on the dash, so I'm pretty sure that indicates the gas is still coming from the dash. Also, I don't have to add coolant, so it isn't that either...
No. Eventually the outgassing will slow and then stop on a new car. Is your car new?
I do like to put a uv protecting treatment on the instrument panel materials as well as all trim inside. Gyeon makes some excellent products for this. There are others as well.
Stick to matte or low satin finish products. Anything that makes your trim shiny will actually add to the problem as well as causing reflections inside the windshield. These shiny products (Armorall being one) contain oils that will evaporate. They also attract dust.
Finally, has your coolant level dropped recently? Another sign of a cloudy windshield inside is a coolant leak.
Not even close to new. It's an '04 Corolla. And I currently don't use any dressings on the dash, so I'm pretty sure that indicates the gas is still coming from the dash. Also, I don't have to add coolant, so it isn't that either...
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As a bit of trivia... during the advent of smog control, automotive emissions testing by the EPA included the whole car and not just the tailpipe. The whole car was encased in a plastic bag to collect the emissions from all the plastic used on the vehicle. Most of the gassing off that ends up on the windshield is from the plasticizer in the vinyl.
I use no dressing on the vinyl dash of my 71 Cutlass. I just keep the sun off it. It is still in pristine condition.
I use no dressing on the vinyl dash of my 71 Cutlass. I just keep the sun off it. It is still in pristine condition.
Originally Posted by Kestas
I use no dressing on the vinyl dash of my 71 Cutlass. I just keep the sun off it. It is still in pristine condition.
So where do you park it when you go somewhere, or do you always have a parking spot in the shade?
I use no dressing on the vinyl dash of my 71 Cutlass. I just keep the sun off it. It is still in pristine condition.
So where do you park it when you go somewhere, or do you always have a parking spot in the shade?
Originally Posted by grampi
Not even close to new. It's an '04 Corolla. And I currently don't use any dressings on the dash, so I'm pretty sure that indicates the gas is still coming from the dash. Also, I don't have to add coolant, so it isn't that either...
Same with my wife's Corolla, I'm sure the thin glass windshield doesn't help, it fogs so easily. I might take the dust off the dash with a damp microfiber towel once a year, no chemicals used.
Not even close to new. It's an '04 Corolla. And I currently don't use any dressings on the dash, so I'm pretty sure that indicates the gas is still coming from the dash. Also, I don't have to add coolant, so it isn't that either...
Same with my wife's Corolla, I'm sure the thin glass windshield doesn't help, it fogs so easily. I might take the dust off the dash with a damp microfiber towel once a year, no chemicals used.
Originally Posted by zorobabel
Originally Posted by grampi
Not even close to new. It's an '04 Corolla. And I currently don't use any dressings on the dash, so I'm pretty sure that indicates the gas is still coming from the dash. Also, I don't have to add coolant, so it isn't that either...
Same with my wife's Corolla, I'm sure the thin glass windshield doesn't help, it fogs so easily. I might take the dust off the dash with a damp microfiber towel once a year, no chemicals used.
I don't have a fogging problem, mine get's that haze on it that is a complete PITA to get off...it seems like nothing will cut it, but I finally found that a 50/50 mix of water and distilled vinegar cuts it, I just wish I could figure out how to stop it...
Originally Posted by grampi
Not even close to new. It's an '04 Corolla. And I currently don't use any dressings on the dash, so I'm pretty sure that indicates the gas is still coming from the dash. Also, I don't have to add coolant, so it isn't that either...
Same with my wife's Corolla, I'm sure the thin glass windshield doesn't help, it fogs so easily. I might take the dust off the dash with a damp microfiber towel once a year, no chemicals used.
I don't have a fogging problem, mine get's that haze on it that is a complete PITA to get off...it seems like nothing will cut it, but I finally found that a 50/50 mix of water and distilled vinegar cuts it, I just wish I could figure out how to stop it...
Kestas
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Originally Posted by grampi
Originally Posted by Kestas
I use no dressing on the vinyl dash of my 71 Cutlass. I just keep the sun off it. It is still in pristine condition.
So where do you park it when you go somewhere, or do you always have a parking spot in the shade?
It's always been garaged when not in use. I put 70K on it myself, so it's seen lots of sun... especially at the beach.
The sun is not a huge factor in Michigan.
Originally Posted by Kestas
I use no dressing on the vinyl dash of my 71 Cutlass. I just keep the sun off it. It is still in pristine condition.
So where do you park it when you go somewhere, or do you always have a parking spot in the shade?
It's always been garaged when not in use. I put 70K on it myself, so it's seen lots of sun... especially at the beach.
The sun is not a huge factor in Michigan.
Put a dash mat on it.
https://www.carcoverusa.com/dashboa...GpqKC4QIVnlcNCh2D7wn9EAAYAiAAEgI5N_D_BwE
https://www.carcoverusa.com/dashboa...GpqKC4QIVnlcNCh2D7wn9EAAYAiAAEgI5N_D_BwE
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A lot of dust,pollutants,etc,that's in everyday air will adhere to glass as well.
1. Stop smoking in the car.
2. Check the integrity of the seal at windshield base to cowl.
2. Check the integrity of the seal at windshield base to cowl.
Originally Posted by grampi
Originally Posted by ARCOgraphite
How bout your lungs?
What about them?
I'm just saying you are breathing whatever is settling on your windshield. Not worried since its not new. New car odors, paint odors and carpeting odors are highly carcinogenic.
Sure you don't have a weep in the heater box? That would be my first guess.
Originally Posted by ARCOgraphite
How bout your lungs?
What about them?
I'm just saying you are breathing whatever is settling on your windshield. Not worried since its not new. New car odors, paint odors and carpeting odors are highly carcinogenic.
Sure you don't have a weep in the heater box? That would be my first guess.
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