NEW OE Dash - How do I prevent cracks?

[Supa.Slo.SS]

Hello everyone, as you all know the G-Body dashes are prone to crack BAD. 1 That being said I was able to pick up an original dash (different color) with almost zero cracks, from what I found only a small hair line crack on one corner of the speaker. I need to paint it to match my interior color but just curious if there is anything I can do to it to prevent it from cracking in the future? Special paint? Light layer of fiber glass, bondo, rhino liner (dont laugh). I just would really hate for this dash to crack after going through all that trouble of painting and switching out. Obviously, a dash cover would probably help but would like to not have to go that route if possible. Thanks in advance.

 

[MalibuDavyou5]

When I got my new Cobalt back in 2005, pretty much what I did was use Armor All once every 3 months, this including cleaning wipes in between. Dash on this car to this day is still in perfect condition. I would suggest Armor All Frequently.

 

[gnvair]

I don't put any shiny cleaners on mine. I keep a windshield cover in place anytime it has to sit in the sun.

 

[69hurstolds]

I'd get a sunshade made to fit a G-body more specifically if possible. Weathertech claims to. May be a bit more money, but worth it if the car is in the sun for a good while. Ironically, and stupidly on their part, you can buy a shade to fit an 85 Monte Carlo, but not one for an 85 Cutlass. Around $50.

1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Windshield Sun Shade - Custom Fit Sunshade | WeatherTech

1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Windshield SunShade protects your vehicle from harmful UV rays and helps keep interior temps cool in the summer and prevents frost build up in the winter.

www.weathertech.com

 

[Supa.Slo.SS]

I think the newer dash boards are made from a more resilient material. And actually I have read NOT to use any sort of Armor All on these old dashes but I have also read that now a days Armor All has removed that "Chemical" that would cause the cracking.

 

[pontiacgp]

to prevent the dash from ever cracking put it in a climate controlled room and leave it there.....

 

[blk7gxn]

Use a sunshade when possible and treat your dashboard with a NON shinny UV protectant/ conditioner for interiors.

 

[scoti]

Definitely keep it out of the sun as much as possible. Selective parking & windshield shades get it done.

 

[Supa.Slo.SS]

to prevent the dash from ever cracking put it in a climate controlled room and leave it there.....

what would be the point in that?!?! Driving it like it stolen .. 🏎

 

[pontiacgp]

what would be the point in that?!?! Driving it like it stolen .. 🏎

the point is the question was how to keep the dash from cracking and my answer was to that question with I think it would be the best way to prevent the dash from cracking...