Dash bubbling up
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2013
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It looks 100% better in person, I purposely took these photo's at a higher level to show how it lays on the dash.. So it looks washed out... I am also still adjusting the part in front of the defrost as it was blocking the light sensor...It came with Velcro but I bought a whole roll so there is no chance of it moving, where there was a seam I put Velcro... I left the plastic on the velcro, installed it on the dash, then lifted and removed the plastic and placed exactly where I wanted it... https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BDK0NC
I hope this helps
Pro
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Indianapolis, IN
2017 3LT
I found this site and learned of the issue, I asked for suggestions on preventing it, if possible. IMO, it seems random, as some have it and some never have an issue.
1.) Installed window tint to side and front windows. I was hesitant about installing tint to windshield but it wasn't as dark as sides and actually it seems to be a great addition. The interior stays cooler, significantly, when parked.
2.) I usually use a sunshield on windshield when parked. Not perfect and don't do it every time, but as a rule I usually do it.
3.) I try to treat the leather often with amour all or similar. While I have not proof, I am wondering if keeping the leather treated to prevent it from "drying" and shrinking. I am confident that it doesn't hurt, and maybe it has helped.
I was told the issue is the glue, and the sun uv was the cause.
Honestly, I don't know, but these are the steps I have done and continue to do. I wish you the best.
Ken
I found this site and learned of the issue, I asked for suggestions on preventing it, if possible. IMO, it seems random, as some have it and some never have an issue.
1.) Installed window tint to side and front windows. I was hesitant about installing tint to windshield but it wasn't as dark as sides and actually it seems to be a great addition. The interior stays cooler, significantly, when parked.
2.) I usually use a sunshield on windshield when parked. Not perfect and don't do it every time, but as a rule I usually do it.
3.) I try to treat the leather often with amour all or similar. While I have not proof, I am wondering if keeping the leather treated to prevent it from "drying" and shrinking. I am confident that it doesn't hurt, and maybe it has helped.
I was told the issue is the glue, and the sun uv was the cause.
Honestly, I don't know, but these are the steps I have done and continue to do. I wish you the best.
Ken
Safety Car
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From: Oro Valley Arizona
Tiny Bubbles In The Dash
Our 2014 3LT Convertible is bubbling along the defroster driver's side. Not too bad today so easy to ignore. But I'd guess a slow creep. Hate it, but Chev service drive shrugged and said its expensive to fix. Thanks for that.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Smyrna/Vinings, Georgia
WSB TV here in Atlanta had a segment on this, here it is, C6 but same issue.. https://www.wsbtv.com/video/local-vi...e=cmg-tv-10010
Pro
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Not trying to be jerk. But I am wondering what would happen if you got a very small needle, like the ones that diabetics use and poke it through the leather and squirt a glue in there and then try to spread it out.
I cant imagine it would take much glue. If it happens to mine, that is what I have in my mind.
Crazy?
Ken
I cant imagine it would take much glue. If it happens to mine, that is what I have in my mind.
Crazy?
Ken
Last edited by Ken_4fun; Jan 23, 2020 at 01:25 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2019
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Ken, I've seen people mention that but they've said after it doesn't lay flat because the original glue is sprayed on evenly and doing this makes it look lumpy. It's still worth a shot since you have to replace it anyway if it doesn't work
Team Owner
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I would tend to blame the glue/adhesive. Because on my '99 Mercedes Benz' headliner started giving way because of the adhesive/glue used on the car in manufacturing it. Later years, didn't release.
I'm not recalling '17 3lts as failing. Maybe '17s were a changed glue formulation? I dunno....
My '17 sat outside unsold for 15 months before I bought it new. So far, so good.
