Is there anyone that is having problems with their dash cracking? If so I would like to see pics if possible.
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Is there anyone that is having problems with their dash cracking? If so I would like to see pics if possible.
This is a real common problem. Just do a search for "cracked dash" and you'll find some useful information. Here's a thread with some photos: https://www.thegalantcenter.org/show...t=cracked+dash.
yep im assuming that since your asking it already happened to you, but if your trying to prevent it i suggest not using oil based products like armorall etc to clean the dash and try to use a shade when you can to block it, or a towel or something, at least when its hot and sunny
If armorall type products are not a good idea... then is there anything else that can keep the dash from drying out other than blocking it?
Park in the shade? That's my strategy. Or get a DashMat - just ask G-Spot about it :D
vasoline....i been using that on my dash for years....
Haha...Yeah i read that thread not long ago. Well it aint cracked yet so i will wait to throw a rug on it. I try to stay keep it out of the sun when i can...i just didnt know if there was any other product out there that could be applied that "wouldnt clog up the pores" as was mentioned by pinoy in '03.
I noticed that everyones dashes are cracking in or around the plstic area on the dash. Are they cracking around the vinyl area by the ac vents?
Not on mine.
Mine has 3 cracks. Some of those bars on the front windshield vent have cracked and fallen inwards. Two cracks are on the sides of the vent and the other goes front the vent up about 5 inches away from the edge of where the gauges are. The vinyl part shouldn't crack though....it's vinyl not plastic. Unless you vinyl is hard???
How would you guys feel about a hard plastic overlay for your dash. They are made of ABS high heat resistent plastic and are vacum formed from the original dash. They would lay over top of the original dash and you would only need to apply some adhesive on the overaly. No unscrewwing or removing the original dash. If interested you can see some examples at www.coverlaymfg.com. Let me know what you think. All of the dashes come with a lifetime warranty.
We are in the process of R&D on the dash. We just finished production of the 00-05 Eclipse and are finishing up on the 01-05 PT Cruiser. The next dash cover in line is the 99-03 Galant. We have been in business for over 27 years manufacturing dash covers and door panels. We offer a lifetime warranty with every dash cover that we sell. We have already purchased the original dash for the Galant and are just waiting to finish the PT Cruiser. I would like to thank everyone in advance for any help that we receive from this forum.
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aha... you know i was trying to remember the site i saw with those to post it lmao, i think its a good idea from the other pics ive seen of them as well as an easy way to customize the dashes color etc rather then removing it to paint and wrap w/ vynil
i would be interested in the whole dash not just the already plastic part...i am looking forward to seeing a prototype, is there any way you can make like custom ones as well perhaps? something like the driver side vent being a hole for a 52mm gauge etc or similar...something clean though NOT like a center pod in the middle of the dash etc
Hey fatal, sorry but our dash cover will be an OEM cover. We do not have any way to customize the cover. And to shed some light on the cracking dash issue, there is really nothing that you can do to prevent the dash from cracking. It is a Chrysler product and all of them from 94-05 were made from inferior plastic ie: Dodge Ram truck, PT Cruiser, Eclipse, and the Galant. It is the temperature change that causes them to crack. As the temperature changes throuout the day, going from cold to hot, plastic expands and contracts with that change. The Chrysler plastic that they chose to use on all of there vehicles was inferior(aka cheap) and cracks under the temperature change. I had an 01 Galant that started to do just that. It wasn't until I started working here that I understood why it did what it did.
We use a ABS plastic that is desiged to withstand the heat and cold and not crack.
That's not a bad idea at all. I'm kind of interested! Post pics when you get to!
I will keep everyone updated on the progress of this dash cover. We have a few weeks left on finishing the PT Cruiser and then will start on the Galant.
The dash cover will only cover the plastic portion of the dash, since that is the only portion of the dash that is cracking
We are starting production on the dash cover and ran into a small problem. What is the removable piece that is located at the front of the dash by the windshield. It is located right next to the vin number. Any help that anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
We had the same problem on my fiance's 8g. The upper dash panel cracked in 2 spots and the only option was to purchase a new or used one. Plastic gets brittle after excessive exposure to sun and heat dries it up. Doesnt help if your car has constant vibration problem too because that will contribute to the dash cracking little by little.
Basically it was a poor design and choice of materials on Mitsubishi North America to equip the 8g Galants. They should of stayed with the JDM dash...far superior materials and much more appealing design.
My dashboard was fine until my accident where the driver side air bag caused a small crack at the edge of the vent.
I'm not sure what that is either, but it blew off when my air bags deployed. I don't know if it's some sort of vent for the driver side airbag or if it just blew out from the impact of the accident.
im going to buy a dashmat so my cat can lay there when i drive
I want to know how that dash cover is going, I would buy one, esp if I could get it in black.
If you decide to get one from DashMat.com, opt for the signature series. If you get the cheap carpet looking one, it will look like ass.
http://i26.tinypic.com/wrdt83.jpg
Anyone used Turtle Wax "ICE" total interior care?
don't feel bad, mine's like a puzzle.. when i hit a bump i gotta find the right piece to connect.. dam.
I want to thank everyone for there patience. The dash cover is complete and ready for sale. Here is the link to the website so you can see the dash cover and all of our products. Thank you again for all of your help with this.
http://www.coverlaymfg.com/index.php...on=show_detail
awesome you'll also be getting an order from me soon
how black is the black, I mean is it black not a dark grey or anything. also is it a flat or gloss color?
It is a basic flat black dye that we use. The nice thing about our dash covers is that there is no extra prep worked involved if you are wanting to dye the cover a different color. You will not need to sand, primer, or prep the cover before painting. You can pain the cover right out of the box.
the little space in front of the driver side is where a light sensor goes so i think in one spec of the 8g not sure if euro, jdm, or high high us spec, but in one class its for prod like daytime running lights or something like that.
yea mine did that too..When I asked questions everyone suggested dashmat.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...7/3c9548f9.jpg
nice ford gt there lol, i have the same issue i will purchase that platics dash thingy evtuanlly
random time to worry about the dash haha
Ive actually went around for almost a year searching for one at junkyard in good condition and found one with 1 little crack. Ive also noticed they all crack in the very same spots. What i am doing with mine is i am fiber glassing it and making it around 1/4 then painting it 2 tones of Black and blue pearl with flat black underneith :)..
Damn cheap dashes has anyone try fitting on from another car or the 7g's in it?
i feel ur pain man, i put some super glue on mine to keep it from rattling during stop signs
here's a pic of my black COVERLAY so u guys can see how well they fit (the front vents near the windshield and the passenger airbag are dyed black to match):
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...o/IMG0654a.jpg
Reelax, that doesn't look bad at all. Easy to install? Does it look pretty flush seeing it from the inside? (maybe a pic?) I'm really interested in this product.
BTW what kind of wiper blades are those lol