Preventing a dashboard from cracking

[MyOtherCarIsAnE30]

Hi all, I read a question about preventing an uncracked dash from cracking but cannot remember the name of the thread.
Anyway, my question is simple, with uncracked dashboards becoming rare and pricey, what would be the best way to stop one from cracking? Any preventative measures used would be helpful. Thanks

[HJ1981]

Well, proper maintenance.

I use Auto finesse interior products, anti UV and what not. Works well for me.

My car is parked outside 24/7 without any kind of sunlight protection, at least the interior. Will be getting some windshield shades soon though.

[davidt]

Hi all, I read a question about preventing an uncracked dash from cracking but cannot remember the name of the thread.
Anyway, my question is simple, with uncracked dashboards becoming rare and pricey, what would be the best way to stop one from cracking? Any preventative measures used would be helpful. Thanks

Get yourself an Australian made dash mat, it's not just a piece of carpet there is science in the material used.

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[MyOtherCarIsAnE30]

Well, proper maintenance.

I use Auto finesse interior products, anti UV and what not. Works well for me.

My car is parked outside 24/7 without any kind of sunlight protection, at least the interior. Will be getting some windshield shades soon though.

Do you recommend any particular products? thanks

[MyOtherCarIsAnE30]

Hi all, I read a question about preventing an uncracked dash from cracking but cannot remember the name of the thread.
Anyway, my question is simple, with uncracked dashboards becoming rare and pricey, what would be the best way to stop one from cracking? Any preventative measures used would be helpful. Thanks

Get yourself an Australian made dash mat, it's not just a piece of carpet there is science in the material used.
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That looks very nice, do you know where I can get one?

[davidt]

This company in Australia make them for E30s and they come in different colours.
http://www.noelsautoparts.com.au/Dash%20Mats.htm

[HJ1981]

Well, proper maintenance.

I use Auto finesse interior products, anti UV and what not. Works well for me.

My car is parked outside 24/7 without any kind of sunlight protection, at least the interior. Will be getting some windshield shades soon though.

Do you recommend any particular products? thanks

Anything that fights against UV would be fine, try to stay away from anything that will "polish and shine" plastics/dash. Try conditioners instead.

I owned a 1986 944 turbo when i was in Dubai, always stayed away from Armour All and the likes, just a conditioner with UV protection and i never had a cracked dash (the 944s are also known for their cracked dashboards) and we are talking about leaving the car outside in 25c winter days (hottest) and 47+c summer sun.

[noahs86]

Hello,

WE have these plastic dashboard covers available in Republic of South Africa, and the are about $58.
they make your dash to look nice.

[BenHar]

Welcome to the zone, Noah.

Do you have a link to the supplier?

Any pictures of this product fitted to a car?

Thanks
Ben

[martauto]

Welcome to the zone Noah ,thats something I have not seen before.
What are you driving mate ? any pics ?

Mart.

[noahs86]

Hello,

I have E30 318i manual, 318 auto and 320I auto.

I will send you an email address of the person who is selling these dashboard covers.

[noahs86]

the seller's email address is Fumanig.mashau@gmail.com, he is in Cape Town, South Africa.
Name Fumani Mashau, cell number: +27 82 636 9409.