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Hi
As a lot of people know about my dashboard problems I think it might be just the heat. The car is a garage queen as people would say bring out for a drive in the weekend.

I know 303 helps with the UV but what straight out heat?

Thanks in advance
 
Thanks that's what I thought too.
I'm trying to figure it out.
So really hot without UV is ok?
Would it hurt to put 303 aerospace protectant on the dash?

Thank you for your reply
 
The Guz said:
If you only drive on the weekends then it should not be a problem.

UVS100 Ultraviolet Heat Shield by Covercraft? is custom made for your vehicle's windshield! Sun Shades block out harmful UV rays to protect against
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Thanks that what I thought too. Yes only driven the weekend normally Sunday sometime miss a week.
I'm trying to figure it out.
So really hot without UV is ok?
Would it hurt to put 303 aerospace protectant on the dash?
Would I need a UV shield if in garage.
Thank you for your reply.
 
If you’re trying to get rid of heat, tint your windows with 3M Crystalline, which is a ceramic tint that blocks heat. The first summer after I got the tint (light bronze CR 60 or 70), I remember rolling down my window at a drive-thru with it near 100 degrees. It was like I just stepped into a sauna. As soon as I finished ordering and put up my window, poof, no more crazy heat. It makes a huge difference and you can do your windshield as well with an almost clear version. I no longer have to wait 10 minutes for my car to cool off in the summer, it’s a matter of a minute or two all due to the tint.

3M Crystalline
 
PeteT19640 said:
Thanks that what I thought too. Yes only driven the weekend normally Sunday sometime miss a week.
I'm trying to figure it out.
So really hot without UV is ok?
Would it hurt to put 303 aerospace protectant on the dash?
Would I need a UV shield if in garage.
Thank you for your reply.
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As I mentioned in your other thread, modern day glass blocks out a majority of the UV. With that said, you can use 303 whenever you feel the need to.

Unless you garage is open there is no need for the sun shade in the garage. If you want to block heat out then consider tinting the glass.
 
I think others have done a great job to answer your questions.

I'll just add, one of the causes for a dash to crack, that is the VINYL to split apart - comes from expansion and contraction. New vinyl, in good shape will stretch as a car heats up and then contract as the car cools down. Same goes for all the parts of your car.

Over TIME - vinyl can loose plasticizer oils that are naturally present when vinyl is made. These plasticizer oils enable the vinyl to remain flexible. So what you really want to do is clean and protect vinyl.

But at the end of the day, there's only so much you can do and the rest is up to physics. Pick a good brand, (303 is a great brand), and use it. Your other option is to do nothing at all and I'm not sure that's the best option out of your two choices.



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dgage said:
If you’re trying to get rid of heat, tint your windows with 3M Crystalline, which is a ceramic tint that blocks heat. The first summer after I got the tint (light bronze CR 60 or 70), I remember rolling down my window at a drive-thru with it near 100 degrees. It was like I just stepped into a sauna. As soon as I finished ordering and put up my window, poof, no more crazy heat. It makes a huge difference and you can do your windshield as well with an almost clear version. I no longer have to wait 10 minutes for my car to cool off in the summer, it’s a matter of a minute or two all due to the tint.

3M Crystalline
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Thanks will look into it.
How does it work in the winter don't want it to be too cool?
 
The Guz said:
As I mentioned in your other thread, modern day glass blocks out a majority of the UV. With that said, you can use 303 whenever you feel the need to.

Unless you garage is open there is no need for the sun shade in the garage. If you want to block heat out then consider tinting the glass.
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Thanks' again.
The car is white and has light interior.
Back window is slightly tinted and back passenger windows are more heavily tinted. Not sure with the front.
 
Mike Phillips said:
I think others have done a great job to answer your questions.

I'll just add, one of the causes for a dash to crack, that is the VINYL to split apart - comes from expansion and contraction. New vinyl, in good shape will stretch as a car heats up and then contract as the car cools down. Same goes for all the parts of your car.

Over TIME - vinyl can loose plasticizer oils that are naturally present when vinyl is made. These plasticizer oils enable the vinyl to remain flexible. So what you really want to do is clean and protect vinyl.

But at the end of the day, there's only so much you can do and the rest is up to physics. Pick a good brand, (303 is a great brand), and use it. Your other option is to do nothing at all and I'm not sure that's the best option out of your two choices.



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Thank you
Leaving it and doing nothing is not an option, I've seen what happens.

Will 303 Aerospace Protectant add plasticizer oils or similar?

I applied to the dashboard 303 Aerospace Protectant and massaged with a foam applicator. Is it ok to use foam?
Then I buffed with a microfiber cloth.
 
PeteT19640 said:
Thank you
Leaving it and doing nothing is not an option, I've seen what happens.

I applied to the dashboard 303 Aerospace Protectant and massaged with a foam applicator. Is it ok to use foam?
Then I buffed with a microfiber cloth.
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I don’t think the applicator matters... i ‘d ad a second coat. Maybe look into a more substantial coating like Cquartz leather. Suppose to be good on interior plastics and leathers


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Coatingsarecrack said:
I don’t think the applicator matters... i ‘d ad a second coat. Maybe look into a more substantial coating like Cquartz leather. Suppose to be good on interior plastics and leathers


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Thanks yep was going to add second coat in about 5 days
Can the Cquartz leather be applied by a amateur. How often does it need to reapplied and preparation?
 
PeteT19640 said:
Thanks yep was going to add second coat in about 5 days
Can the Cquartz leather be applied by a amateur. How often does it need to reapplied and preparation?
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It’s easy to use as you apply and let dry. They have a new 2.0 version and i’m not sure if you can use that on dash.

1.0 version could be used on interior vinyl and plastic.


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Don't take this the wrong way but my thoughts are that you are overthinking this. Stick with a regular regiment with 303 and it will be fine. If the plastic is dry you will know as the plastic will absorb the product. In the end it is a weekend
car that is parked in the garage that is driven on occasion after all.

I have two cars and the one that is in the garage and comes out every now and then gets nothing put on the dash. Its a 2002 and I am not worried one bit. The dash in my 99 is older and it to has held up fine in the California sun. I use Gyeon preserve a handful of times but other than that it gets a weekly wipe down.
 
Coatingsarecrack said:
It’s easy to use as you apply and let dry. They have a new 2.0 version and i’m not sure if you can use that on dash.

1.0 version could be used on interior vinyl and plastic.


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Ok thanks for that.
Does it need to removed for new coat?
 
PeteT19640 said:
Ok thanks for that.
Does it need to removed for new coat?
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No from what i’ve read is after about a rear re clean and re apply.

I haven’t used an interior coating yet (except 303 and PBL L&V)

I would message the Guz as he has used this and gyeons product.


Most of info im giving you i found through researching interior coatings my self

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The Guz said:
Don't take this the wrong way but my thoughts are that you are overthinking this. Stick with a regular regiment with 303 and it will be fine. If the plastic is dry you will know as the plastic will absorb the product. In the end it is a weekend
car that is parked in the garage that is driven on occasion after all.

I have two cars and the one that is in the garage and comes out every now and then gets nothing put on the dash. Its a 2002 and I am not worried one bit. The dash in my 99 is older and it to has held up fine in the California sun. I use Gyeon preserve a handful of times but other than that it gets a weekly wipe down.
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Thank you
No offence taken. I just want to make sure im on the right track. Had one go really bad on me.
These dashboards are very prone to cracking.
Please can you tell me if I'm the right track.

Below is what I used to apply Aerospace Protectant would this be ok?
Meguiar's Foam Applicator Pads 2 Pack | Supercheap Auto New Zealand
or would this be best
MEGUIARS X3080 EVEN-COAT APPLICATOR PAD (2PACK)* - SmitsGroup

Looking online the Meguiars Foam Yellow pads seem to have different labels. The link is the one i used.

I used this prior to applying protectant
303(R) Multi-Surface Cleaner– Total Trim
Then this, massaged into Dash
303(R) Aerospace Protectant– Total Trim

Then wiped dry with Microfiber cloth

Thank you for your help
 
PeteT19640 said:
Thanks will look into it.
How does it work in the winter don't want it to be too cool?
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My car doesn’t heat up in the parking lot in the winter like it would without the Crystalline tint but it isn’t noticeably colder either. I really don’t notice anything different in the winter. I’m not sure but I think the car is easier to heat and easier to cool due to the Crystalline tint keeping heat in/out better.
 
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