Cracked Dashboard Repair with Sugru - Infiniti G35 G37
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Just Vlad my g35 car front seats have small cracks on the sides. Do you think this can also work to repair the cracks?
just a heads up you can use Duplicolor vinyl and fabric dashboard carpet spray paint to color match the dash, it's super easy to use and evens out all the color on my dash after sugaru.
Thank you for taking the time to make and post this video. I've been plagued with the same issue in my 07 G35 sedan and didn't want to go with a cover. This looks like the way I'll go to fix mine.
My dash was cracking so I tried this stuff out and it was amazing. I used the edge of the packet to keep cracks clear and neat as well as to texture the sugru by poking it and tapping it down lightly with my finger tip. The dash looks almost perfect now and it’s held up well. I would definitely check this stuff out
Hallelujah!!!! Glad I found your video. My G35 dashboard is jacked up with cracks. Great video.👌👌👌👌
Thank you so much for this video. My car's dashboard is cracking and chipping away as well. It's been bothering me and been looking for a fox or some kind of fillers. Your video is extremely helpful.
I loved your solution man. Much better than a cover.
Just Vlad - thanks for the tip man - this stuff works a treat - used on my 370 Z dash to fix little hairline cracks that appear - they would open up when its hot and close again once car cooled down - pretty weird but anyway matches Z dash colour perfectly (I used the black) and you can no see it at all - again thanks bro.
Thanks for the post, I chipped my dash in my Altima during a recent stereo replacement and have felt so disappointed ever since. ( it’s the 11th radio I have installed on a car and first time I have messed up a dash) thanks for the idea! I will sugru the edge back on!
Car is a Nissan Altima!
I LOVE YOU! You are so thorough!!!
Ugh same thing on my ‘08 G35. My dash is looking nasty with orange foam and cracks! Hoping this will help. Thanks for sharing
Vlad thank you very much for that video!
Can you share with us if the repair still looks good? did it stop the crack from spreading?
I have the exact hole next to my air vent thx for this video!
Same here😂
Same here
That’s hilarious I do too
Same
I have a g35 and my dash got messed up. I'll post a video of me doing mine soon. Thanks for the videos.
Could you please make a video about which things (common problems) should I look / check when I buy an used 2007 or 2008 G35 sedan ? Please
Nice work. Definitely going to try this on my car.
Hey man thanks for the video question how is it holding up with heat it’s been about two years ?
Looks great thanks :) I'll try and see if I can color mach my kia :)
Do you have to buy a paint pen to match the color of the dash or does the product fill in the color
It's a good 1st step,just needs a way to make a mold to replicate the dashes grain like the vinyl repair kits have & than it would be good.
Yay!!!! Thank you
I would have to buy so much of this
How do you fix the cluster hood separation issue? Apparently it was under warranty but the car is old now lol. But I'm picky worry cars and its bothering me.
Mine cracked right in the same spot will try this!
thanks dude i had this problem with my g37 and i totally forgot sugru was a thing
Good job bro looks great, how did it hold up at this point
Whats about the piece of your dash protruding to the left of the steering wheel? I have the same issue in that spot as well as on the side dash by my right leg. Its just sticking out
Thanks for the video. Will this work on cracks on the dashboard? Thanks in advance.
yup he just showed it wont look completely flush but will look 90% better.
Thinking about using this filler AND flicking my dash in my 08 G37
What can you do if you dont have a black dash? I currently have it now I just started putting it in I can already tell the grey does not match and it looks obvious
Hey I have a G37 with a similar issue, I wanna know why you removed the Vent to fix the cracks
It’s easier to shape I’m sure you can do it without but it might be a mess if you aren’t good with your hands and use shaping tools lol
Wow! 👍 👍
Hi, great video, How are the Cracks holding up? Did it match your black dash ?
My Infiniti FX45 Dash is starting to crack all over the place. Fine long and short cracks, even over the passenger side air bag :o/ This is horrible.
Please update me, I tried Q Bond, it works well, but the glue leaves it mess :o/ then dries hard and not easy and almost impossible to get off. Thanks for your response.
So far it's holding up great. The car is sitting in the sun all day and surgu is holding great. The color is a close match, dashboard being a shade darker than the surgu. If I put protectant on everything it shines a bit and all matches great. Try it out I think you will love it and the cleanup is very easy.
Just Vlad Thanks. I clicked on your link yesterday and added it to my cart on Amazon. Thanks for the response. :o)
I’m about to do this and use a piece of scrap leather to match the texture
does this melt on extreme heat?
Since doing this have you encountered any issues with the sugru losing strength when you have the windows in the car rolled up and its hot?
Nope, no issues whats so ever. Still looks the same as the day it was applied.
If you tint your windows and use sun visors do your dash still crack ? I have an 04 g35 coupe no cracks
My 2011 g37 developed this same cracking by 2017, the car was garage kept and had tints. I also used a sun visor any time the car was outside.
I love these cars man but their dashboards are a pain in the ass
It can be used for Lexus RX350 2008 , isnt it? Just Vlad, Pls
Of course, it will mold to anything.
Nice job, Does it prevent it from continuous cracking in the same crack your repaired ?
I'm sure it helps but I don't think it will prevent it all together. Kepping the car out of derect sun will slow it down greatly though.
you need uv protectant spray for thati reccomend the brand by 303 its $9 on amazon. That will stop your dash from cracking if you re apply it every month or few weeks really depends where you live. Also tint your windows and maybe get a sunshield
Does this work because I am having the same problem with my G35?
Yes I am doing the same thing for my G35, just a bit tougher if you dont have a black dash lol
A good way to make it match better, take another piece of trim and press it into the molding to give it the same texture. Mask it off and dust it with paint. Autozone should have the exact color code for your interior.
Where do you get another piece of trim??? And do you have specs on paint - which brand/type?
@@IDStudio737you can pop the tiny cover from the door panel that hides the bolts.
@@MrVikoBt um none of that is the same as the dash, it's either flat smooth silver or flat smooth black lol in my ipl. Kind of g37 you got lol
@@thekoenigseggI have a Vert. It's the caps that hide the bolts for the door panel, it's written SRS airbag on them. They have the same texture as the door panel and dashboard. But I was just checking and the coupe doesn't seem to have those as the airbag is not in the door panel. Google some photos of the door panel for Verts you'll see what I'm talking about.
WOW the same thing happened to my car in the same place but it was real hot and a box scraped against it hard and broke it. SOB.
should have followed up w/ a grain pad (that matches the grain) while it was pliable
Where would you buy a grain pad?
@@BIGmil20 i think using the same sugru product he can create a mold with the same pattern.
How does this hold up with time?
Its holding up great, looks the same way as it did when first applied.
Bruh I have a crack just like that in that same spot
Man if only they made a textured roller to match the dash. Then you could use lacquer thinner and spray paint on a towel and restore the dash after 24 hrs... #100
With the dash repair kits that you get they contain a textured material that you press into the repair material so help match it up so you don't get just a flat repair.
@@tommythompson4038 which dash repair kit?
I’m about to do this and use A piece of scrap leather to match texture
Maybe use the popped off panel to press against the material to leave the same texture?? 🤔
If only you had a broken piece of plastic with the texture you could stamp it into the smooth filler and look even better?!
Just leather/vinyl wrap the dash after peeling the crappy material.
I’ve been trying to find vinyl that matched the interior and it’s not easy to find
Infiniti extended warranty to 8 years for dash boards on G and FX models due to a premature chemical material breakdown. Apparently they were trying an PVC substitute as it had been banned in Europe. Ask your dealership to file a claim with national Infiniti headquarters. Had mine replaced even though the car was already 9 years old.
I looked into it but it was only for FX models, doesn't mention G at all. I have 2011 g37xs with melting dash that's starting to break off. I live in NY so not sure if it matters
Revanchist12 It was a defect in G (sedans) and FX as well as a bunch of Lexus models from the same years. I was pleasantly surprised because Infiniti Japan covered the replacement and installation.
@@jefe.amo32 Where are you located and how did you go about approaching the dealers about this? It is a known problem but Nissan seems to turn a blind eye to it. I know the FX had recall but for G its still being ignored. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Revanchist12 My 8 1/2 yo G sedan had less than 50k miles at the time when I discovered these cracks but was regularly serviced by the same Infiniti dealership. I would ask your Infiniti Dealer to contact your country’s national Infiniti office or contact directly them yourself. They are all aware of this problem in the G and kept stock, but the agent may try to refuse in order to save money. Be reasonable and persistent by saying you are a loyal customer.
Also, who will be looking that close!
What are you talking about!!!! Pay attention. I was making a positive comment about the product, and how the host takes care of his vehicle!!!
DONT use armor all dude it will crack your dash!! Use 303 protectant instead. It’s $17.00 a spray bottle but will protect your dashboard 100% better trust me. I live in Hawaii an I know.
ROD Albano That's what I been using, 303 since last year, now my freeking dash is cracking all over the place. This sucks, all this Technology we have, but we can't stop dashing from continuing to crack or even getting dashes that never crack :o/
@@ELEVOPR it was worse with the 303 protectant?
@W M True, I have been using 303 for a while and This year 2018, I have like 14 cracks on my dash :o/ on an 03 FX45 with only 71k miles on it. These Japanese and Chinese Company are selling us Garbage, I think this is their Revenge on Americans :o/
My G35 is a great car as far as looks and drivability go (at least for the first 3 or 4 years...maybe). But, it is WAY too expensive to be falling apart the way it is. Dash falling to pieces, melting and soft like taffy, interior and exterior trim flaking, peeling and chipping away. And Infiniti saying, "Oh well, not our fault" with repairs. The interior of this "LUXURY" vehicle is GARBAGE. Nissan/Infiniti can F right off.