Yea the only real way to fix stuff like this without still seeing it, is A: break down and buy the plastic dash , even from a salvage yard. which is a huge job to replace. B: fiberglass and paint or cover the entire dash with leather. Or C: push the crack together and epoxy or fiberglass the back then a heavy coat of SEM interior dye. But I gotta give it to him the crack does look better then doing nothing, 🤷 unless your a body man or a mechanic by trade. None of the methods above are something an average person could tackle.
Better than nothing and cheaper than a coverall dash. I can't think of any better way to repairing these cracks short of a whole dash replacement or a coverall dash.
You should have created texture on that product after applying it so it would blend in. Get something round like the size of a quarter on a stick to stamp in texture. Create texture buy getting a hot glue gun with black glue and melting the glue on the stamp. Wait for it to cool down a little then press it into the dash to get an impression of the texture. Now you can press it into that product and it'll blend in way better
I am a 3rd hand owner of one and bought mine about 3-4 years ago. I didn't know about the extended warranty until now. Really shame on them using a defective material.
From what I heard Lexus was trying to be environmentally friendly and changed the material for the dash so that it would breakdown better once the car was disposed of but it was a major fail.
If you have an old scrap of textured leather or vinyl you can also pay the glue with that to make the texture match the dash more. It will go a long way towards blending it
I reckon you should have smoothen the repaired part with some fine sandpaper to level it up before applying the painting over it. I believe with that will definitely enhance the repair even further. Nevertheless it is pretty good and thank for sharing.
Those Lexus and Toyota dashes and some Infiniti dashes all crack because there is a manufacturing defect in the material. They were replacing them for years under a recall but I believe it's all over now. No "repair" is going to hold up for very long, the dashes will continue to to degrade, get sticky and crack.
Thanks for your helpful and informative video. I just ordered a pack of Sugru from Amazon for my wife’s Lexus RX330. Dashboard has a lot of cracks. I thought about replacing the dashboard but if I do as good a job as you did, I may not have to. It would save me $1k just for the parts.
Yea, still looks like shit. I did same thing. Looks tiny bit better. I can't believe there's not a single video on RUclips showing how to properly fix this. What about repainting with some special paint?
Toyota Motor Corp paid for all of those sticky and cracked dashboards. It was well known recall. Why would I patch something that dealership would replace with new dashboards.
Hello everyone, I live in Germany and there are not many Lexus parts here, or there are only original ones and they cost a lot. Can any of you please recommend an online shop in the US where I could buy auto parts?! Thanks in advance.
I followed your tutorial and used Sugru Moldable Glue to fill the cracks in the dash of my 2006 Lexus RX400. It was simple to do...just a bit of time and effort. As you said, it's not a perfect repair, but it does provide a noticeable improvement that costs much less than the stick on dash covers. Thank you, sir!
@@jaybotello5895 yeah, but Texas has been hot, forever. Granted there are hotter places (Arizona, New Mexico) but since we’re both in Texas I wanted a Texas heat perspective. Not the same in NJ or Washington state or what have you.
@@K1dPhresh1 I'm originally from Texas-San Antonio the heat their is usually humid- I just visited last month for a funeral, where I am now is dry heat. Can't stand it. Lol
This is crap man. Might as well not fix it at all. Plus the paint odor or smell later once you are done. Good for you if you like it, but I think it's not worth it at all. Thanks for sharing the video anyway.
Excellent question! As a supplier of professional vinyl, leather & plastic repair products for 40 years we have always advised repair techs to not do repairs on air bag covers due to the potential liability if something goes wrong during the airbag deployment. The car owner should have been advised to not even consider repair. Only recommendation is to have the cover replaced by a Lexus dealership and no where else. Absolutely refuse to repair or replace airbag covers. If there is death or serious injury and Lexus is blamed, you can bet that after their investigation they will put the full blame and responsibility on you..
Lol I love it , that is Lexus , was searching how to fix my Lexus that cracked right after 6 months of purchase ($28000) by summer sunlight , I couldn’t believe when it happened.
When it dries I bet it stands out even more due to the thinner that was used and I'm sure it looks dry and ashy. Unused alcohol once to remove a decal and I really regret it because the dash looks really bad from the alcohol removing the coat that it should have to stay shiny. I'm sure thinner is worse than alcohol on surfaces no doubt.
Thanks, I am going to try this on my vehicle. I got several spots with the yellow foam showing. I really just want those filled in even if it looks slightly off. Having seen some of the dash covers I am not really impressed. At this stage of the game with the mileage and age not worth spending $400+ for one of the good ones.
It works great for filling in missing pieces of the dash. I don't like dash covers because i believe they will interfere with the airbag or even become a projectile in the event the airbags go off. Safety first!
I agree, the dash covers with that big gaping hole for the air bag seems kinda pointless. Especially when everyone says the $200 are crap and you need to but the $400 one. I did get the $10 Surgu and while it’s not an exact match I am happy with it. The yellow foam showing with dash peeling away was a terrible look. Now again you can tell it is patched, but it fits the cars look way better.
Or for less than $450 get a plastic fitted cover from Coverlay that fits perfect and makes it look new. And less time and effort than this! Or less than $50 for a perfect fitting suede looking cover that lays over the top. On my GX470 I have both. You can see on one of my own videos the cover. This is interesting but will continue to crack over time! Why bother?
I did this to my dash and didn't like it. I replaced the dash with a different one I got from the junkyard. Now three months later this one has a crack. I'm gonna try flex seal with a q-tip since my dash is black.
@@cortchase5591 flex seal, super glue, or rubber paste didn't work. The crack just kept expanding. I bought a pleather cover off E....bay for $30. I don't like it, but I can't do another dash in fear it may crack again.
yes,thats a quick okay fix... other option would be to dremel crack than fill will liquid vinyl..then use textured paper..and hope it matched perfect...
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So in other words, you can’t fix a cracked dashboard.
Wouldn't say it's a vast improvement....😑
Understatement
😂😂😂
😂😂
Yea the only real way to fix stuff like this without still seeing it, is A: break down and buy the plastic dash , even from a salvage yard. which is a huge job to replace. B: fiberglass and paint or cover the entire dash with leather. Or C: push the crack together and epoxy or fiberglass the back then a heavy coat of SEM interior dye. But I gotta give it to him the crack does look better then doing nothing, 🤷 unless your a body man or a mechanic by trade. None of the methods above are something an average person could tackle.
Looks bloody rubbish. A lot of effort for poor results.
FAK’N agreeeeeeeeee 😑🤘
Better than nothing and cheaper than a coverall dash. I can't think of any better way to repairing these cracks short of a whole dash replacement or a coverall dash.
You should have created texture on that product after applying it so it would blend in. Get something round like the size of a quarter on a stick to stamp in texture. Create texture buy getting a hot glue gun with black glue and melting the glue on the stamp. Wait for it to cool down a little then press it into the dash to get an impression of the texture. Now you can press it into that product and it'll blend in way better
Those cracks happened on a lot of Lexus cars. They had a recall on them a few years ago, but it was only for a limited time. Shame.
I am a 3rd hand owner of one and bought mine about 3-4 years ago. I didn't know about the extended warranty until now. Really shame on them using a defective material.
From what I heard Lexus was trying to be environmentally friendly and changed the material for the dash so that it would breakdown better once the car was disposed of but it was a major fail.
I went to the dealer and they said it couldn't be repaired
Happens on Infiniti G35 too. I wonder if they get their dash boards from the same manufacturer
Not that great, but I purchased (and returned) a dash cover as it did not fit snuggly. I am not sure how to win this battle. Lexus wants $2000
If you have an old scrap of textured leather or vinyl you can also pay the glue with that to make the texture match the dash more. It will go a long way towards blending it
Nailed it..... ❤
Yikes looks rough for all that work.
I reckon you should have smoothen the repaired part with some fine sandpaper to level it up before applying the painting over it. I believe with that will definitely enhance the repair even further. Nevertheless it is pretty good and thank for sharing.
Good point!
What grit would you suggest for the dashboard, I am having the same problem.
Enrique Cornejo have you decided which grip to use?
I thought about it too . Fixing to do this on my wife’s g35 . Dash is pretty fuck so it couldn’t get any worse lol .
@@victorbenitez8496 did you try it? I have a G35 that sounds just like that lol!! Might try this lots of cracks !
“By no means perfect” 😂
Exactly what I thought I was hoping for a better result
Well, it’s most likely a temporary fix. That’s what it is most likely about.
Those Lexus and Toyota dashes and some Infiniti dashes all crack because there is a manufacturing defect in the material. They were replacing them for years under a recall but I believe it's all over now. No "repair" is going to hold up for very long, the dashes will continue to to degrade, get sticky and crack.
Thanks for that info. My Lexus dash looks like crap....I thought I had done something to it.
lost process and bad results 👍 but hey nice try
What a mess
It looks the same 😂
Yeahhh, it still looks the same. In this case, I don't know which is worse, the cracks or the obvious repair job...
Omg this is exactly what I have. Same car and everything lol. Thanks for this!
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Typical Lexus dash, unfortunately they keep cracking everywhere. This was a recall but very few knew it.
It is a good idea to repair the dash this way before putting a dash cover!
Thanks for your helpful and informative video. I just ordered a pack of Sugru from Amazon for my wife’s Lexus RX330. Dashboard has a lot of cracks. I thought about replacing the dashboard but if I do as good a job as you did, I may not have to. It would save me $1k just for the parts.
Yea, still looks like shit. I did same thing. Looks tiny bit better. I can't believe there's not a single video on RUclips showing how to properly fix this. What about repainting with some special paint?
Toyota Motor Corp paid for all of those sticky and cracked dashboards. It was well known recall. Why would I patch something that dealership would replace with new dashboards.
You made me laugh 😂😂😂 .. you didn't do absolutely nothing .. and we are idiots watching it
Hi! Thx for sharing. Does this repair prohibit the airbag from working properly if in an accident?
You said from a far you really cant tell...... its a dashboard bruh.... its 2 feet from your face!!!!!! Sooooooooo yeah😂😂😂😢😢😢
Lol Looked the same basically.
I used hot glue on side to get texture. Thanks so much for the tip to use this. My dash is so much better! 💕
Wow I like it the best part is before and after both almost the same
You have no idea how long i searched for this.. I have a similar crack in my lexus where your screen is.
Lol looks exactly the same😂😂😂
Would it have worked better if you lightly sanded the cracks before?
Literally does not look any different, you can see the entire crack just as easily as before.
Hello everyone, I live in Germany and there are not many Lexus parts here, or there are only original ones and they cost a lot. Can any of you please recommend an online shop in the US where I could buy auto parts?! Thanks in advance.
I followed your tutorial and used Sugru Moldable Glue to fill the cracks in the dash of my 2006 Lexus RX400. It was simple to do...just a bit of time and effort. As you said, it's not a perfect repair, but it does provide a noticeable improvement that costs much less than the stick on dash covers. Thank you, sir!
I have a crack in driveway....can this b used for that?
After all that work there wasn’t much of a change the cracks were still visible just like before
the worest repair tutorial i have seen. it’s still a big crack!😂
its a no go for me but atleast its an honost review.
I’d like to see what it looks like in July/August 2021 after a summer in Texas. I think those cracks will open right back up.
Will keep you posted! Heat does some nasty things to cars ☹️
@@CarFanatic indeed it does, especially if parked outdoors.
Not just Texas weather, weather everywhere is out of wack.
@@jaybotello5895 yeah, but Texas has been hot, forever. Granted there are hotter places (Arizona, New Mexico) but since we’re both in Texas I wanted a Texas heat perspective. Not the same in NJ or Washington state or what have you.
@@K1dPhresh1 I'm originally from Texas-San Antonio the heat their is usually humid- I just visited last month for a funeral, where I am now is dry heat. Can't stand it. Lol
You wasted your time and money. You can get the money back but time is something we can never regain.
Dang, I shouldn't have read your comment. Not getting this time back 😂
@@CarFanatic lol
Can you say moldable glue a few more times? LOL|! Anyway thanks for the video. Good job!
Moldable glue 😂
Looks terrible. Waste of time and money
Its still cracked...replace the dash dude...replace
This is crap man. Might as well not fix it at all. Plus the paint odor or smell later once you are done. Good for you if you like it, but I think it's not worth it at all. Thanks for sharing the video anyway.
How does that impact the functioning of the airbag?
Airbags are very powerful so won't make a difference
Excellent question! As a supplier of professional vinyl, leather & plastic repair products for 40 years we have always advised repair techs to not do repairs on air bag covers due to the potential liability if something goes wrong during the airbag deployment. The car owner should have been advised to not even consider repair. Only recommendation is to have the cover replaced by a Lexus dealership and no where else. Absolutely refuse to repair or replace airbag covers. If there is death or serious injury and Lexus is blamed, you can bet that after their investigation they will put the full blame and responsibility on you..
Lol I love it , that is Lexus , was searching how to fix my Lexus that cracked right after 6 months of purchase ($28000) by summer sunlight , I couldn’t believe when it happened.
Warranty didn't cover a new Lexus?
@@oneproudpappa $28k is probably a 3-4 year old Lexus.
No good 😑 ✌️
It still looks awful to me. Not a solution.
6 minutes just to leave it like it was 😂
This is the best video for dash repair on RUclips. Straight to the point. Thank you.
Doesn’t look that good honestly
Damn, have the tan dash
No good if crack is uneven
When it dries I bet it stands out even more due to the thinner that was used and I'm sure it looks dry and ashy.
Unused alcohol once to remove a decal and I really regret it because the dash looks really bad from the alcohol removing the coat that it should have to stay shiny.
I'm sure thinner is worse than alcohol on surfaces no doubt.
looks same
I am an Ethiopian living there. How can I get this glu with Ethiopian currency/birr? I cann't find overseas currency.
Hi. Just saw your video. I need to do something similar. How well does this Sugru glue stick to dash material? Thank you.
This is ...not better.
Look terrible 😂😂
Thanks, I am going to try this on my vehicle. I got several spots with the yellow foam showing. I really just want those filled in even if it looks slightly off. Having seen some of the dash covers I am not really impressed. At this stage of the game with the mileage and age not worth spending $400+ for one of the good ones.
It works great for filling in missing pieces of the dash. I don't like dash covers because i believe they will interfere with the airbag or even become a projectile in the event the airbags go off. Safety first!
I agree, the dash covers with that big gaping hole for the air bag seems kinda pointless. Especially when everyone says the $200 are crap and you need to but the $400 one. I did get the $10 Surgu and while it’s not an exact match I am happy with it. The yellow foam showing with dash peeling away was a terrible look. Now again you can tell it is patched, but it fits the cars look way better.
Quedo igual de feo
What you're looking for is called a 'softlack' repair. That's what that rubbery topcoat is.
Here in the states, if you don't want to buy a ton of rope caulk, try Tesa Sugru Super Glue
looks the same !
Looks great 😅
overkill...poor dashboard...thinner, paint, for metal , brrr
If you had used sand paper before painting, it would have been much better!
Wast of time
Guess this would be the same for a 2007 avalon. Thanks 4 showing me the product and a demonstration.
Cheeks
Awful lol.
Horrible
Terrible
LMFAO!!!
bad.
Or for less than $450 get a plastic fitted cover from Coverlay that fits perfect and makes it look new. And less time and effort than this! Or less than $50 for a perfect fitting suede looking cover that lays over the top. On my GX470 I have both. You can see on one of my own videos the cover. This is interesting but will continue to crack over time! Why bother?
do you have a link? I cant find it..😢
Look like same after and before 😂😂😂 Soorry brother 😂
Before was better
That's what she said
The edges near the cracks are raised. You have to Drexel the edges, then fill, sand, and paint.
What is Drexel?
hopefully it wont affect the deployment of the passenger side airbag lol
Nice Job!
Still looks like shit so why waste the time! These repair kits are a joke!!!
I imagine that's a damp washcloth you used?
This is an unacceptable solution I believe there is something better than this someone knows something please reply directly comment.
I did this to my dash and didn't like it. I replaced the dash with a different one I got from the junkyard. Now three months later this one has a crack. I'm gonna try flex seal with a q-tip since my dash is black.
Did you ever do this? I'm interested. Thx
@@cortchase5591 flex seal, super glue, or rubber paste didn't work. The crack just kept expanding. I bought a pleather cover off E....bay for $30. I don't like it, but I can't do another dash in fear it may crack again.
I dont see any repair, its the same...
How did you get an exact match on the spray paint?
That looks terrible. Just put a cover on it. That was a waste of time!
For 30 buck you can spend time and still see where it was. Sandpaper is your friend.
Also SEM makes all sorts of products to fix this issue. Texture spray and flexable Spraypaint that matches oem colors.
that looks like shit in the end
yes,thats a quick okay fix... other option would be to dremel crack than fill will liquid vinyl..then use textured paper..and hope it matched perfect...
Great suggestion. I'm sure there are some professionals out there that could get amazing results!
I have changed The whole leather on The dash
Please may I know is it available in Saudi Arabia
"Same but different".
How can i fix spot that peeled away and can see yellow pad underneath?
Patch it up like you wood dry wall using spackle. This will improve the look but not make the damage invisible.
you cant charge someone for that
I knw the work u want anybody
Looks awful still
Seems same to me