SmogSUX Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Just wanting to know if this is a dash cap or the original dash, if it is the original dash I'm in luck Not a single crack! ^Here you can see the top area of the dash And with a quick whipe down and plenty of Meguires #40 she looks good as new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Sure doesn't look like a cap to me! SCORE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Nope, you got lucky, just make sure it doesnt start to crack on you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Nope, you got lucky, just make sure it doesnt start to crack on you... Yep, that's a GREAT find! Be sure to take care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmogSUX Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 The car was stored outside for a good 20 years, but somehow didn't get any bad rust on it and the dash was covered in dust, but no cracks. How can I ensure it won't crack? Just weekly dash and vinyl spray? I've been using Meguires #40 on my other cars and it seems fine. Then again my other cars are nowhere near as old as this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayG1988 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Wow, nice dash man! You got lucky. I wish they made caps like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Really, the best way to protect your dash would be with a dash mat, but imo they're very ugly. I too scored (free rust free shell with a rebuilt engine on a stand and a perfect dash ) and the PO told me that it was evtremely important to keep it armor all'd on a regular basis. The material the dash is made from has no UV protection so protection from the sunlight is paramount. I plan on using this every time I detail my car and these at least once per week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmogSUX Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 Ehh...I just don't like Armor All...my 85 BMW was crack free until I started using armorall..now it's covered in em All my other cars I'd use mothers or meguires products with good results. I'll be sure to keep a sunshade up too if I take her out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Don't listen to these guys, that's a dash cap for SURE. Since I'm such a nice guy I'll gladly take that piece of junk off your hands for a 100 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmogSUX Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 Hehe no thanks Now I don't feel so bad about paying $1700 for my non-running 240z lol...I've got a pretty valuable crack free dash and the car has NO cancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmogSUX Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Hmm now I don't know if I should try and sell the dash or trade it for a dash in worse condition + cash, so I can put money towards getting my Z running or even better that Ls1 or Rb25 swap I wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverarrow27 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Keep the dash board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzsax Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 "Really, the best way to protect your dash would be with a dash mat" I'm not sure I would do that. I had one on another car and while displaying it at a show I slipped my hand under the mat. It was extremely hot. So I uncovered half of the dash and checked it after about 1/2 hr. THE UNCOVRED PART OF THE DASH WAS MUCH COOLER !! Again, beware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowCarbZ Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Looks like mine, I got lucky like that too. Good find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I would just go buy a half-height plastic dash cap and pop it on over the original. Take the cap back off anytime you want the car to look pretty. REALLY, the only way to preserve the interior of an S30 is to park it indoors all the time, or get rear louvers and a windshield screen that you use religiously. That, plus tinted windows, make a Z SO MUCH nicer inside. Less frequent need of detailing by far. THIS is the reason camaros, Zs, and many cars with very sloped rear decks use louvers; to keep the sunlight out of the car and preserve the interior. Louvers and a windshield sunvisor (especially now that they have the reflective mylar ones; My uncle's car hasn't really been on the road for about 10 years, and HIS interior ir the one I am picturing) keep out so much UV and heat it is ridiculous. I call these cars my favorite little greenhouses.. ANY angle the sun is at, it pours into AT LEAST one of the two pieces of glass. Usually it is both. Trust me; in South Florida (as in other places I am sure) you recognize features like this in automobiles; especially when you and your family live lifetimes in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90TSIAWD Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 OR... you could get some of the new 3m crystalline tint that is 100% optically clear and yet blocks the vast majority of UV rays, legal for the windshield and protects the dash, that would be my plan. I personally can't stand the stupid reflective fold out, hit you in the face, too big for the car, etc... covers, so I'd prefer to just put a little clear tint on there and call it good. REALLY nice dash though, lucky lucky you, I think mine would be a fair trade if you'll take my word for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 God, whatever you do don't use armor-all. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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