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#1 of 15 Spectra Dash Issue by dbjr76 Oct 16, 2006 (2:14 pm)
I have an '03 Spectra. The dash around the defrost vents is beginning to come up. I have taken care of it, as for cleaning and treating, but the vents cracked and the dash material around them is beginning to come up. Any suggestions for repair? I called KIA, I can A0 replace the dash for $527.00 or B) get a dashmat to cover it. My thought is, even though I am out of warranty on the car, they should do something as it is only 4 yrs old! But once the warranty is done, no one cares. I have heard some advice as to using a silicone adhesive? ANy other tips?
#2 of 15 On adhesives by pf_flyer HOST Oct 16, 2006 (2:57 pm)
Some kind of adhesive would seem to be the solution, but given the location near the vents and under the glass,you'd want to make sure that it's one that can stand up to the heat and cold as well as being compatible with the materials you're trying to bond. I've never had to deal with a dash coming apart like you describe, so I'll do a bit of nosing around to see if I can find anything for you.   Perhaps a local body shop or auto detailing place might have some info you could use as well. Replies to this message: dbjr76 (Oct 16, 2006 3:06 pm)
#3 of 15 Re: On adhesives [pf_flyer] by dbjr76 Oct 16, 2006 (3:06 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 16, 2006 2:57 pm) Thank You for your offer to nose about!
#4 of 15 A picture would help :) by pf_flyer HOST Oct 16, 2006 (3:26 pm)
Been seeing stuff about dash accents being attached by peeling off a paper backing, so some kind of double sided tape might also be a possibility, but it's difficult to say without seeing the situation.   Fortunately, you can add photos to posts here, and you can also post pictures in your CarSpace. Your CarSpace is at http://www.carspace.com/dbjr76 just waiting for you to set it up. You can upload/download photos and that might help those of us out here   Feel free to email me at pf_flyeredmunds.com if you need any CarSpace assistance! It's part of what we hosts do! Replies to this message: dbjr76 (Oct 17, 2006 2:21 pm) rsg3 (Jul 09, 2009 2:27 pm) dbjr76 (Jul 09, 2009 2:35 pm)
#5 of 15 Re: A picture would help :) [pf_flyer] by dbjr76 Oct 17, 2006 (2:21 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 16, 2006 3:26 pm) I didn't understand how to post a pic on this message center. But I did add a couple new pics to my profile that offer a rough view of the problem. ">
#6 of 15 Hmm by pf_flyer HOST Oct 17, 2006 (3:02 pm)
Those pics help for sure! My mind was picturing the dash covering having separated from the backing for some reason, but now I can see that it's like the dash has buckled up like some clip holding it down gave way or something like that. Does it look like the dash has moved towards the interior of the car and slipped out fromunder what's supposed to be holding it down and hiding that raw edge?   Having a body shop or detailer take a look at it might not be a bad idea since it's possible there might be a very simple fix. We don't want to create any problems we don't have to! But now that you have pics of it up on your CarSpace, people can look at it and offer their thoughts.   let's see if I can get it to post here:    We can talk about this at the chat again tonight if you'd want to as well!   The Mazda Club Chat is on tonight. The chat room opens at 8:45PM ET Hope to see YOU there! Check out the schedule     Replies to this message: dbjr76 (Oct 18, 2006 4:01 am) lorn (Oct 23, 2006 4:31 am) dbjr76 (Oct 23, 2006 2:19 pm)
#7 of 15 Re: Hmm [pf_flyer] by dbjr76 Oct 18, 2006 (4:01 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 17, 2006 3:02 pm) Hey! That gap at the bottom of the pic used to have a defroster grill cover. On each side (driver/passenger) these grill covers broke and I removed them. The pieces did not appear as if they would have held down the dash, but its a possibility. Perhaps the solution will be easier than I first thought. Will look up the chat if I am at home in time for it. Thx
#8 of 15 Ah by pf_flyer HOST Oct 18, 2006 (4:23 am)
That could be it because just fromlooking at that picture, it doesn't appear that that dash itself cracked or tore. That looks like a raw, but finished edge on the dash.know what I mean? Replies to this message: dbjr76 (Oct 18, 2006 5:22 am)
#9 of 15 Re: Ah [pf_flyer] by dbjr76 Oct 18, 2006 (5:22 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 18, 2006 4:23 am) True. It definitely has not cracked. It just 'came up' once the vents broke.
#10 of 15 Seems like by pf_flyer HOST Oct 18, 2006 (6:32 am)
Almost has to be that the vent covers were holding that edge down!

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