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  • -Jelko-
    Wrencher
    • Apr 2008
    • 238

    #1

    How to secure dash from cracking?

    Well my e30 has been garaged all its life before i bought it but i dont have garage.I cover it but i think heat could kill it to.I wanna be safe because one of most things i hate is cracked dash:)
    I www.ak-bmwcroatia.com I

    :wgaf:
  • Aptyp
    R3V OG
    • Feb 2008
    • 6584

    #2
    ARMORALL

    lol, keep shiny and reflective

    leave you windows slightly cracked when leaving the car in the sun

    get yourself a windshield cover thing

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    • thereisnoyun
      R3VLimited
      • Feb 2007
      • 2301

      #3
      Originally posted by Aptyp
      ARMORALL

      lol, keep shiny and reflective

      leave you windows slightly cracked when leaving the car in the sun

      get yourself a windshield cover thing
      dude... that was the worst attempt at sarcasm... you could have had him running for armorall and develop cracks everywhere... Einzette has some stuff, but you need the sun shield, OR have it wrapped.

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      • bmw325csi
        R3V Elite
        • May 2007
        • 4045

        #4
        The key to not cracking is keeping the dash soft and not brittle. Armorall will do a good job, or maybe some vinyl conditioner. Mine was cracked and dry when i got it, after a few times of conditioning it was very soft, still cracked but soft.
        harry/harout

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        • idanity
          Mod Crazy
          • Jun 2006
          • 775

          #5
          windsheild sun shield should be enough, and/or car cover.
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          • Aptyp
            R3V OG
            • Feb 2008
            • 6584

            #6
            Originally posted by thereisnoyun
            dude... that was the worst attempt at sarcasm... you could have had him running for armorall and develop cracks everywhere... Einzette has some stuff, but you need the sun shield, OR have it wrapped.
            I was dead serious. Armorall does amazing job, my gf's car doesn't have a single crack, and she doesn't even have a windshield screen.

            Make sure you don't get leather stuff, as that will dry and crack your dash in pattern you've never seen before. Also gf's car, dash was horrible when I bought it. Some one used leather treatment on the dash.

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            • Jean
              Moderator
              • Aug 2006
              • 18228

              #7
              lol at armorall.
              Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



              OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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              • -Jelko-
                Wrencher
                • Apr 2008
                • 238

                #8
                Well would using cockpit spray help?
                I www.ak-bmwcroatia.com I

                :wgaf:

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                • CorvallisBMW
                  Long Schlong Longhammer
                  • Feb 2005
                  • 13039

                  #9
                  I don't know if you can get it over there, but Vinyl-X is made for cleaning and protecting vinyl parts and has a UV inhibitor to protect against sun damage

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                  • Jean
                    Moderator
                    • Aug 2006
                    • 18228

                    #10
                    Use a sun blocking shield, clean the dash with silicon free (and not oily/shiny) cleaning agent and clean cloth, leave your windows open a little bit.
                    Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



                    OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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                    • StrokedSix
                      Grease Monkey
                      • Jul 2006
                      • 318

                      #11
                      303 Aerospace is a decent UV protector.

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                      • Aptyp
                        R3V OG
                        • Feb 2008
                        • 6584

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Jean
                        Use a sun blocking shield, clean the dash with silicon free (and not oily/shiny) cleaning agent and clean cloth, leave your windows open a little bit.
                        that makes 2

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                        • kencopperwheat
                          King of Kegstands
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 14396

                          #13
                          UV Protection is the key. Most vinyl products with have it in them. And use a sunshade 365 days a year.
                          Originally posted by Gruelius
                          and i do not know what bugg brakes are.

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                          • -Jelko-
                            Wrencher
                            • Apr 2008
                            • 238

                            #14
                            Ok thanks guys for advices,i know its cheesy question but i really hate cracked dash :)
                            I www.ak-bmwcroatia.com I

                            :wgaf:

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                            • Restoman
                              E30 Fanatic
                              • Jun 2006
                              • 1311

                              #15
                              Armor All is just a good tool for pointing out those who don't know.
                              i'lldoitforacaravan

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