Mikey, Got any pictures of the fit for this dash cover?

 

I have dash mats on my 1998 and my 2003.No cracks.No nothing unusual.

 

Good info, what is 303?

 

I haven't used it on my truck yet but, when I had an 86 Z-28 w/ the 100 yard black dash, I'd put vasalene on it once a month. It gets dirty after a few days but I'd just wipe it off. the dash was like new when I sold the car in 06. Just a thought.

 

303 Aerospace Protectant. http://www.303products.com/

I'll try to get a pic posted this evening.

MikeyB

 

Honestly, after seeing how thin the dash material is, our dashes are nowhere near the quality of an 86 chevy's dash. The dash on our trucks is less than 1/8" thick plastic; it's no wonder why they fall apart.

 

I don't use anything. No need too... I clean it with just plan old water or a damp cloth.

 

I'm pretty sure the plastic is PP (Polypropylene). All plastics will degrade due to UV. Some are better than others. PP is pretty cheap. Manufacturers can compound UV stabilitzers into the material easily, but that costs money.

Thinner plastic also = less weight and less $. Thinner plastic is also harder to mold and the manufacturer will have a higher propensity for molding in stresses that only get relieved when an outside stress (UV or an impact...) are applied.

Protect the stuff from stress and that is the best thing you can do for such.

There is a a reason why Dodge is "lower priced".

 

What number did you call? I need a new dash as well.

 

Ultimat molded dash cover.

The hump in the center at the base of the windshield is my satellite radio antenna.



MikeyB

 

Looks great Mikey! Does the cover slide around during "hard Driving"?

Jim

PS...Now I see why there is an oil shortage...

 

Dash mate....fits and looks good.......I also recommend Aerospace 303.....for everything from your tires, bed liner,to dash. Anything rubber or plastic.

 

Jim,

There are some vecro strips under the mat to keep it in place. Even with my beanbag GPS mount on the mat it doesn't move.

Never can have 'enough' oil in the garage!

MikeyB

 

Do I see Walmart gear oil on the shelf????

 

MikeyB,
Does the mat effect the satellite radio antenna? I just ordered a Ultimat and that is the same place I have my antenna.