Dash discoloration

[DisturbedMXer8]

Over the years, my Tan dash has started to discolor and turn dark brown right by the far left hand vent, exactly where the sun shines through and bakes there every day. It's definitely due to the sun, because it's colored along the line of my carpet dash cover, which you can see is still fine underneath. Does anyone know of something I can use on my dash to help slow this process down? It's not cracking or splitting... yet. I'd really like for this dash to last forever, if possible, so any guesses or past experiences on protecting it would be much appreciated.

 

[ronclark]

I had the same problems with my tan dash, i pulled it and color matched some vinyl paint and painted it, looks as good as new. i can get some pics if you like

 

[DisturbedMXer8]

So is the discoloration something to worry about? Is it a form of deterioration? I'm more worried about it turning into cracks and splits like you see on all of the old 'yotas and nissans. I can always pull it out and paint it down the line, I just don't want it to fall apart, haha.

 

[gungfudan]

Yes it is something to worry about if not taken care of soon it can cause your dash to start cracking and spliting. Go to http://www.lmctruck.com and go to ford ranger online catalog and order some of the COLORBOND paint. It is a uv protectant paint and it is pretty much a perfect match. It is $15 dollars a can there. I just did some seaching for you and you can get it for $10.96 + shipping. I am going to give you the direct link to it because they do not have it marked on the list so you can see. You have to click on each one and look at the description. here is the link; http://www.partstrain.com/store/details/Univ/Color_Bond/Interior_Cleaner/CLB256.html?vdesc=true
You can also buy it at http://www.drivewire.com.

parts train might have cheaper shipping.

since you have to wait on it to arrive at your house. I would buy some armor all protectant and use it on the dash to help in the mean time.

Make sure you read all you the instructions on the can it is not like a normal spray paint. it is very easy to use though don't let the instruction intemidate you.

You want to nip this in the butt before it gets worse. mine was already fading and splitting when i got the truck. Luckly LMC Truck sells a slip on cover that looks exactly the same as the dash.

 

[AmericanPride]

Not sure if you're still needing this but, what about hydro dipping? Seals it up and is 100% UV usually. If you have a small crack/split, just fill it before dipping.

My local place does AMAZING work and it's not second mortgage on the house kind of cost at all.

http://liquidtransformations.com/

They also do Cerakote gun finishes. Don't ask how I know ;-)

 

[Wicked Water Transfers]

Hydro Graphing is most definitely a great option. Best part is it is 100% customizable. PM me if your interested! We do great work, some samples of our work is posted in our Vender spot!

 

[MastuhWaffles]

Well, if you just want to slow the processes down just buy a sunvisor...