Dash getting a sticky layer and cloudy pattern

[Whitey Shockie Maker of the Month Award Find all posts View Profile Close Whitey]

Hey everyone,

I've noticed recently that I am getting a sticky layer on my dash, mostly above the glove box. Lower down, I can also see a cloudy pattern on the sides of the glove box.

My vehicle is a 2006 120 GXL, and the dash is grey in colour.

I have never used chemicals to clean my dash, only water and a sponge.

I have also seen this same stickiness and cloudy pattern on a mates 120, similar vintage as mine, but a beige dash.

I am guessing this is occurring due to high cabin temperatures on hot days/UV exposure, that in combination is somehow making the dash sweat out whatever chemicals are used inside it.

I have also read the cracked dash thread, and noticed one comment about a 'cloudy' pattern on the dash, so I'm concerned that what I'm seeing may be the precursor state to cracks developing in the dash.

Has anyone else observed this sticky layer developing on their dash, and more importantly, have you seen cracks develop?

I don't have any cracks at the moment, and I'm really hoping they don't develop!

Thanks for your help everyone!

Mark

[maxh Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close maxh]

Mark,
I have a 2006 GXL with the exact same issue including the centre console cover and internal door handles. Also like you i have only washed the dash with water, never used any chemicals or other cleanerslike Armourall.
I did see that in the United States Toyota is doing a recall of vehicles with sticky dashboards. Ill be talking to my dealer in the next week or so.
Have you had any luck with Toyota.

[Whitey Shockie Maker of the Month Award Find all posts View Profile Close Whitey]

Hey,

Recall because of sticky dashboards...yikes! Do you have more details about this?

I haven't done anything about it, am just assuming it's the precursor state to the dash eventually cracking??

Am helping my mate replace his dash as it cracked, and had cloudiness just like mine.

Bugga!

Best

Mark

[maxh Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close maxh]

There is s Facebook group called " melting dashboards toyotas ausatralia"might be a good idea to join them they approx 27 members who have had the dashboards replaced free of charge. The group had suggestions for going about getting a replacement dash.
I'll be taking some photos soon and see what I can do.

Max.

[Madkore Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Madkore]

My dash had a white cloudy look to it on the passenger side. If you wiped it with a damp cloth it seemed to go, until it dried, then would reappear.

Then, just in the last month, my dash has developed a crack from the air vent near the A pillar, across the top of the instrument panel, to the middle air vent.

Am heading to Toyota tomorrow to see what they say. Hopefully I have the same success as in the US, though I'm not holding my breath.

[mcfqn Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mcfqn]

Man that's so weird!! Mine has started doing that only in the last few weeks, exactly how and where you guys describe it! Really keen to see what comes of this.

I have though been using armour all and a just recently a meguires product in the dash as I have done with all previous vehicles, maybe this has something to do with it?

[kav Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close kav]

My wife's 2008 Corolla has the sticky shiny dashboard syndrome . Some times it shines and reflects so badly on the windscreen that it's hard to see the road .

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

Here is the link to the U.S. recall http://www.carcomplaints.com/news/20...shboards.shtml



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[Whitey Shockie Maker of the Month Award Find all posts View Profile Close Whitey]

Here is the link to the U.S. recall http://www.carcomplaints.com/news/20...shboards.shtml

Hey,

Very useful info....how can we convince Toyota here in Oz to do something??

Best

Mark

[maxh Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close maxh]

Join the Facebook group called melting dashboards Toyota Australia. They are having great succeeds in have the dash replaced free of charge. Also have tips on how to go about it.

Max

[Whitey Shockie Maker of the Month Award Find all posts View Profile Close Whitey]

Hey Max,

Thanks for the tip! Mine hasn't cracked yet....but I'll definitely look into the Facebook group!

Best

Mark

[Madkore Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Madkore]

Join the Facebook group called melting dashboards Toyota Australia. They are having great succeeds in have the dash replaced free of charge. Also have tips on how to go about it.

Max

Hey Max,

Any chance you might be able to post some of their tips to getting a successful warranty claim?

Am not on FB myself...

[maxh Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close maxh]

Madkore,
They mention taking photos, writing to Toyota Australia mentioning Toyotas commitment to quality and customers, mentioning the people from the FB group who have already had replacement dashboards fitted at no cost. If you join the group a standard letter is available that you could use as a template. I suggest you join FB to get the info.. I don't want to seem as if I'm running a subset of the FB group.
hope this helpful.
Max

[Madkore Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Madkore]

Cheers Max. Took your advice and joined the group.

Hopefully going to push Toyota on this issue for the Prado owners out there.

[gspy4u Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close gspy4u]

Has anyone tried this solution ? Just curious if it would work

http://www.stickymeltingsolution.com/products.html