How to prevent dash from cracking?
08-21-2012, 09:50 AM
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How to prevent dash from cracking? How's it going i just got a camaro and i know the dash is notorious for cracking... I dont want mine to crack, i park the car outside under no shade... How can i prevent any damage to my dash? Thank you.
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08-21-2012, 05:13 PM
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The dash crack has nothing to do with chassis flex (its the cheap plastic GM used that expands/contracts with different temperatures) - much like the firebird interior door pannel crack issues.
These cars don't flex anywhere near enough to do anything like that, they're actually pretty sturdy. The rough ride and perceived "flex" people feel is from inadequate shock dampening (yes, it makes that much of a difference).
08-21-2012, 05:57 PM
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If I remember right I read "armor all" may speed the process up from absorbing the sunlight more or something like that... Either way use a real interior detail spray and not some greasy junk.
The dash crack has nothing to do with chassis flex (its the cheap plastic GM used that expands/contracts with different temperatures) - much like the firebird interior door pannel crack issues.
These cars don't flex anywhere near enough to do anything like that, they're actually pretty sturdy. The rough ride and perceived "flex" people feel is from inadequate shock dampening (yes, it makes that much of a difference).
The dash crack has nothing to do with chassis flex (its the cheap plastic GM used that expands/contracts with different temperatures) - much like the firebird interior door pannel crack issues.
These cars don't flex anywhere near enough to do anything like that, they're actually pretty sturdy. The rough ride and perceived "flex" people feel is from inadequate shock dampening (yes, it makes that much of a difference).
i actually sold my SFCs for more than i bought them.
08-21-2012, 08:55 PM
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Yes armor all supposedly dries the plastic out over time allowing it to crack. Honestly ive always used meguiars products and never had a problem. But, a lot of people I have talk to said they just dust it or wipe it down with a moist rag.
08-22-2012, 10:52 AM
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Armor All stopped being harmful a long time ago, it's water based these days. However, there are certainly better products for the purpose of interior protectants....such as 303 Aerospace. That is the product I use, and I've never had a cracked dash; not on my 100k+ mile outdoor '02 car nor my 16k mile indoor '98 car.
On the other hand, I also have an '04 Cavalier as a daily driver, and it is exposed to the same sort of outdoor parking situations as my '02 Z28, but it's dash did end up cracking last year. I never used any of the 303 on that car, so it appears this product does it's job when used 2-3 times per year.
On the other hand, I also have an '04 Cavalier as a daily driver, and it is exposed to the same sort of outdoor parking situations as my '02 Z28, but it's dash did end up cracking last year. I never used any of the 303 on that car, so it appears this product does it's job when used 2-3 times per year.
08-22-2012, 10:59 AM
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Now you can kick your gas to the floor and watch your dash crack. Should have added that set of SFC you didn't need huh?
08-22-2012, 11:06 AM
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I'm glad your happy with your koni package on your street car setup. However add fat and skinnys, a full spool 12 moser,a full Spohn rear suspention package and an engine putting out 450rwhp. Then add a set of 28 inch tall Mickeys and 4 AFCO DA racing shocks from Madman racing. Now set the front shocks on about 7 and 14 with the 300# springs on..
Now you can kick your gas to the floor and watch your dash crack. Should have added that set of SFC you didn't need huh?
Now you can kick your gas to the floor and watch your dash crack. Should have added that set of SFC you didn't need huh?
08-22-2012, 01:18 PM
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Back to the original topic, I use a sunshade when I'm parked in the sun for more than an hour. I would also suggest getting the windows tinted to keep the interior cooler, and leave the windows cracked an inch or so.