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Old 05-03-2009, 09:56 PM
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Default Seal a small dash crack?

There's a tiny little crack in the front driver's side corner of my dash that I'm sure I can't reach without the windshield out.
The windshield on my car now needs replaced and I figure it's a perfect time to stop the only crack in my dash from spreading.
Any ideas what I could put in the crack to keep it from spreading?

All I can seem to find is where people have taken thier dashes down to the foam and reupholstered it. (but search still stinks)
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Old 05-04-2009, 02:41 AM
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If its small, use superglue. I had several small vent cracks 1 1/2 years ago and it stopped them. They havent grown since. I got the advice from someone who repairs dashboards. NEVER use Armor All...but you probably already knew that.
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Superglue it is... It's less than an inch long and tucked right in under the windshield.
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Originally Posted by BlackOp
If its small, use superglue. I had several small vent cracks 1 1/2 years ago and it stopped them. They havent grown since. I got the advice from someone who repairs dashboards. NEVER use Armor All...but you probably already knew that.
So what's the best product?
Old 05-04-2009, 01:29 PM
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^^^ yeah, why no armor all?
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The chemical make up of Armour All wrecks/deteriorates/weakens the dash material and causes it to crack even worse.

I use 303.
Old 05-04-2009, 01:59 PM
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I've heard good things about 303, but I have not tried it. I've been happy with Zaino Z9 and Z10, but most of the time I use Leatherique Pristine Clean.
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Originally Posted by jtsporsche
^^^ yeah, why no armor all?
I use Aerospace 303. I used to have a perfect dash in a 1986 BMW and Armor All made quick work of it. It actually dries out the material...that **** should be illegal. I bet its responsible for 75% of ruined 944 dashboards.

http://www.properautocare.com/303.ht...FQENDQodCCq77w
Old 05-04-2009, 09:58 PM
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Any bad reviews about Mothers? I've been using it on all of my cars for years and have not seen any ill effects. (Like I have with Armor All ... that **** is not good)

Also, to repair small to medium dash cracks, this is the best http://www.colorplus.com/index.html

Though I have not used it, there are several people on here that have (search user JayVee) with great results!
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can i get this 303 at any auto parts store? or do i have to buy offf the web site?
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Originally Posted by jtsporsche
can i get this 303 at any auto parts store? or do i have to buy offf the web site?
Search for retail locations here:
http://www.wheretobuy303.com/index.php?tab=US



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