Help! Thick sticky residue on dash board

[fatguy]

My girlfriend just bought a new (to her) Lexus es350 I'm thinking it may be dried soda or some then along that lines it feels almost like glue if I go after it with an all purpose cleaner it just holds my micro fibers and pulls bristles out of my brushes any ideas on how to go about removing it? 3794437945

[swanicyouth]

Sorry to tell you this, but it looks like it's not what's on the dash - but what's happened to the dash.

Someone put some solvent based chemical on that dash vinyl that's breaking it down. The sun through the windshield is just acceleration the process.

Cleaning it off may help - but it will likely be dis-colored with white streaks. You may be able to re-dye it after that.

[fatguy]

Sorry to tell you this, but it looks like it's not what's on the dash - but what's happened to the dash.

Someone put some solvent based chemical on that dash vinyl that's breaking it down. The sun through the windshield is just acceleration the process.

Cleaning it off may help - but it will likely be dis-colored with white streaks. You may be able to re-dye it after that.


What do you think I could use to clean it off and any recommendations for the dying it?

[TheAverageMan]

Try goo gone or a citrus based degreaser, dilute it well.

[shagnat]

I'd take it to a professional detailer and get their opinion. IF you want them to do it, that's one thing, however, I'd just ask for their advice and do the work myself unless I'd have to buy product I'd only use once that is very expensive....... just my 2 cents.

[Ebg18t]

My girlfriend just bought a new (to her) Lexus es350 I'm thinking it may be dried soda or some then along that lines it feels almost like glue if I go after it with an all purpose cleaner it just holds my micro fibers and pulls bristles out of my brushes any ideas on how to go about removing it? 3794437945

What year? Toyota/Lexus is repairing a ton of dashed under a 'warranty enhancement. See info below:

Warranty Enhancement Program – (Phase 1 – Reimbursement) - ZLD
2007 - 2008 Model Year ES 350
2003 - 2008 Model Year GX 470
2006 - 2008 Model Year IS 250/350
2007 Model Year LS 460
2004 - 2006 Model Year RX 330
2007 - 2009 Model Year RX 350
2005 – 2008 Model Year RX 400h
Cracked and/or Sticky/Melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a Result of Heat or Humidity
BACKGROUND
In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program. This
program extends the warranty coverage for repairs related to cracked and/or sticky/melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a result
of heat or humidity on 2007-2008 model year ES 350, 2003-2008 model year GX 470, 2006-2008 model year IS 250/350,
2007 model year LS 460, 2004-2006 model year RX 330, 2007-2009 model year RX 350, and 2005-2008 model year RX
400h vehicles.

NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement Program coverage described herein is also applicable to 2006 - 2008 Model Year IS
250/350 and 2007 Model Year LS 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of
heat or humidity.

[fatguy]

Her car is a 2007 es350 so it falls under the warranty we are going to attempt to contact Lexus today and see what they can do

[BillE]

What year? Toyota/Lexus is repairing a ton of dashed under a 'warranty enhancement. See info below:

Warranty Enhancement Program – (Phase 1 – Reimbursement) - ZLD
2007 - 2008 Model Year ES 350
2003 - 2008 Model Year GX 470
2006 - 2008 Model Year IS 250/350
2007 Model Year LS 460
2004 - 2006 Model Year RX 330
2007 - 2009 Model Year RX 350
2005 – 2008 Model Year RX 400h
Cracked and/or Sticky/Melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a Result of Heat or Humidity
BACKGROUND
In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program. This
program extends the warranty coverage for repairs related to cracked and/or sticky/melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a result
of heat or humidity on 2007-2008 model year ES 350, 2003-2008 model year GX 470, 2006-2008 model year IS 250/350,
2007 model year LS 460, 2004-2006 model year RX 330, 2007-2009 model year RX 350, and 2005-2008 model year RX
400h vehicles.

NOTE: The same Warranty Enhancement Program coverage described herein is also applicable to 2006 - 2008 Model Year IS
250/350 and 2007 Model Year LS 460 vehicles for cracked and/or sticky/melting front and rear interior door panels as a result of
heat or humidity.

:wave:

GREAT CATCH!

Bill

[Ebg18t]

Her car is a 2007 es350 so it falls under the warranty we are going to attempt to contact Lexus today and see what they can do

That's good news.

[Riff]

I have the exact same thing on the wife's 2009 Mazda 6. It's only on the passenger side. The driver side is fine.

I tried Meguiars APC 10:1 and all it did was leave lint from the towel stuck all over the dash pad. It's just as sticky.

I thought the shop spilled something on there when I brought it in. I didn't think about the sun causing it. I'll have to look into this.

[GSKR]

I would try lexol cleaner try to work it in with you're finger on a cool dash not hot.