95oRANGEcRUSH

Before I get flamed, I attempted to search several times but I kept getting an error message. Anyway, I can see the outline of the passenger airbag on the dash. The pictures aren't the best, but you should be able to see it clearly. It's noticeable enough that the passenger can point it out clearly. Anybody else have this issue?

TypeSinNC

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I seem to be able to see the same thing on my dash...I couldn't see it until i detailed my interior

stillhere153

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yes its very common... the sun causes this... nothing to worry about, if you go the dealer they wont replace it... because there is nothing wrong there

from my experience it became more visible when I used the detail bottles they sell you know wipe clean and wat not

Will Y.

When the "search" function comes back up, look up "gray" "dash" and "aerospace"-- the two-step solution is to 1) clean with Honda interior cleaner or some other vinyl cleaner, AND 2) use a protectant like 303 Aerospace-- that should make the airbag line visibility dissipate.

shftl

303 makes it look better, but it doesn't go away. It seems to be a depression in the plastic. My 94 Accord had the same thing in the same place.

Bearcat94

Agree. The oils (or whatever) in the protectants absorb and into the dash and swell the vinyl - voila, the airbag outline is less noticable.

Then, as those oils (or whatever) evaporate, the airbag outline comes back.

Keeping the dash clean and coated with 303 or similar is the best thing you can do. IMHO, the Meguiars Gold Class Vinyl protectant hides the airbag better than 303.


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csmeance

the reason this happens and why the dash looks faded is that a chemical used in the manufacturing process impregnates though the vinyl and then causes the appearance.

the solution:
Clean the whole dash, some like to use a 10:1 water/woolite mixture, some like to use Meg's detaling supplies, others use lexol vinylex. then you wipe with a damp towel to remove any cleaner residue, then wipe dry. After that apply 303 Aerospace protectant to a cloth, and then the dash. Let it sit overnight and then wipe off any excess in the morning.

04WDPSeDaN

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I use meg. leather cleaner/conditoner spray. I spray a bit on a clean towel and apply it on. You won't see those lines anymore. Leaves the dash and doors looking clean and leaving a mild shine.

LoveMyTL-S

I just thank God we have airbags.

06TL929

I have been shopping for 04-05 TLs and have noticed this a lot. I also notice an outline on many steering wheels. I assume the steering wheel lines are normal too then?

Oswald Vater

I had this problem with my 04 and to a lesser extent (so far) on my year-old 08. The best thing I found to cover the problem for any length of time (believe it or not) was black shoe polish! I applied and removed it just as if I were doing my shoes and it came out beautiful. I never had to redo my 04's again. I am not sure if any particular polish works better but I used the polish availabe at Payless shoe stores. You may want to test it out on a less-conspicuous section of your dash first just to make sure it will work for you. Also, don't let it dry too long or it becomes too difficult to buff off.

Tripnbeats

theres a lot of products to "fix" this...my personal favorite is perfect 10 i think malco makes it. and it lasts forever its a plastic conditioner that lasts for a long ass time i put it on all the door weatherstrips as well.

myron

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I can't see this on my car at all