Cracking open a side window or two allows some of that hot air to escape which makes the heat less punishing on both the materials and glues that hold your interior together.
Protect vinyl dash from cracking.
How to prevent your vinyl dash from cracking.
This product is safe to use on all interior surfaces including leather or vinyl seats.
Furthermore most dashes are either rigid plastic or vinyl laminated to a thick foam pad.
A cracked dashboard indicates a structural issue beyond mere leather or vinyl filler.
Neither can be sub patched.
A flexible epoxy is the best solution.
Heat also causes plastic components on the dash to fade and deteriorate.
Your dashboard and seats will thank you by staying fade free for many seasons to come.
While you re trying to stay cool this summer remember to help your car do the same.
Over time sunlight causes the dashboard to chip and crack due to heat which will dry out the vinyl leather or other material.
If you own a chevrolet silverado or tahoe or any of the other 2007 to 2014 model year gm vehicles that were affected by this frustrating issue we ve got an update for you.
If you are cheap and want a simple fix until you can find something a little more permanent why not just buy a small sunscreen and place it in.
The sun can dry out the material on your dashboard which will lead to it becoming stiff and eventually cracking.
Protection and enhancement this protectant is designed to enhance and protect vinyl surfaces while at the same time moisturizing and protecting the leather surfaces.
The mothers vlr dashboard protectant is formulated using neat s foot oil and lanolin to protect vinyl leather and rubberized surfaces from fading cracking or drying.
Even the wooden accent strips the plastic panels polished satin metals and cup holders are protected.
However there are steps you can take to protect your car s dashboard from cracking without taking your car to a service center.
How to protect your dashboard.
Dashboard covers are a really simple good way to protect your dashboard.
Unfortunately a cracked dash is difficult to repair in a way that will look better than simply leaving it as is without a dash cover of some sort.
5 minutes years after complaints first emerged against general motors owners are still seeking solutions to their cracked dash woes.
Trim shave away any lifting.
The best option is replacing the dash if you can afford to purchase a replacement and afford to have the old one pulled and the new one installed.