The longer these sticky stains are allowed to dwell on your dash, the more difficult they are to remove. Sometimes people make the mistake of using cleaners and protectants designed for car windows on their plastic dashboard and trim. Some may contain silicone polymers, alcohol and other chemicals that can make your dashboard slick and greasy or cause it to dry out and begin cracking and peeling. Your dashboard is a soft surface, so you should always start with the gentlest cleaning approach first to prevent further wear and tear to your interior plastics.
Start by getting your microfiber cloth damp with warm water and wiping down the surface of your dashboard. If the stains and soils come clean, all you have to do is apply a protectant and call it a day!
Use light, circular motions to agitate stains with your scrubbing pad or microfiber towel to allow the formula to break down these stubborn soils. Take a moment to admire your handiwork. Despite otherwise being pleased with their vehicles, owner's recognize that the deterioration of their Dashboard may be dangerous and reduce resale value. The Sticky Dash Fix is an effective, easy and permanent two-step, do-it-yourself Dashboard repair solution.
Step 1. A Surface Cleaner, formulated to quickly and easily remove sticky plasticizers, dirt and debris, is applied to prepare the Dashboard surface. Step 2. A Surface Coating is applied which bonds to the Dashboard surface to form a thin, yet strong and flexible membrane, which after a number of light coats, effectively seals the surface. Exposure to sunlight, heat and perhaps high humidity can cause the adhesive used to bond the layers to liquify and migrate downwards into the foam layer or upwards through the dashboard outer fabric.
The outer fabric softens and expands when heated providing a "path of least resistance" for the adhesive to escape.
This is most evident in the areas of the dashboard closest to the windscreen glass. Overtime, if not treated, the strong adhesive begins to soften and destroy the outer fabric of the dashboard. Just touching the soft sticky surface can leave indentations and gouges. Putting visual aesthetics to one side - exposure to sunlight and warm weather initiated the defect, but Once the defective adhesive migrates through the top-layer of dashboard material and pools on the surface, there is an aggressive chemical reaction that takes place, over time, between the defective adhesive and the plasticizers in the soft-feel, thin, top material - accelerating the degradation and destruction of the dashboard layers, resulting in softness, gouges and cracking.
The defect doesn't rest over the cooler months - if simply covered with a dash-mat and left un-treated, this reaction, regardless of exposure to light or heat, continues to worsen over time. A dash-mat may disguise the defect but will not rectify or protect the dashboard and may become stuck to the dashboard surface over time and damage the top material layer when lifted or removed.
Each Sticky Dash Fix kit includes: ml bottle of Surface Cleaner with atomizer, ml bottle of Surface Coating, 2 foam applicator brushes, gloves and detailed instructions. The Surface Coating is a permanent product - however, every dashboard will be in different condition. Rubbing alcohol can be used as well, but should be used with caution as it can cause damage to some rubber surfaces.
If the sticky , damaged surface remains, mix some baking soda with water to create a thick paste that is about the consistency of toothpaste.
Rub the paste over the surface with a cloth, then rinse clean. Rubbing alcohol or vodka. Wet a paper towel or clean rag with rubbing alcohol, and rub the residue to lift it off.
For stubborn stickers, lay an alcohol-soaked rag on the area, and let it sit for several minutes to soften the residue. Use the rag to rub off what's left behind. A sticky dashboard is an annoying side effect of an old and dirty dashboard. The stickiness typically is caused by gunk build-up on the surface of the dashboard but it also can be caused by peeling of the dashboard's vinyl cover, leaving an adhesive residue.
How do I restore the plastic inside my car? The Process Step 1: Clean the area on and around the scratch with interior plastic cleaner. Step 2: Using a heat gun at around half power , gently apply heat to the plastic until it begins to soften.
Step 3: Apply a grain pad to the affected area, using very light pressure. Step 4: Let the area cool and harden. Why does vinyl become sticky? Wipe the surface of the dashboard to remove all large particles, such as dust and food.
Dip a soft cloth into a solution of warm, soapy water that was made with a foam cleaner and warm water. Wring out the soft cloth until it is damp. Do not allow the solution to drip, as this can damage the vehicle's electronics. Wipe the surface of the dashboard with the damp cloth until the surface is no longer sticky. This is likely to take up to five applications of the cleaner.
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