Has anyone experienced a chalky appearance to their black front dash area? With 15,000 mile on this garaged vehicle it seems as though the dash area is starting to deteriorate. The area of the passenger side rectangular airbag in the dash is clearly outlined as well. Anyone having similar problems or has had it addressed by the dealer?

 

Lots have it and there is 10,421 fixes .. I have tried a bunch of them with the best being Meguiars #40 Rubber & Vinyl protector or 303.

 

Yes, we all have it probably. I use the Mequiars stuff as well. It leaves it a deep black look and not shiny like cheap Armor All which blinds you when driving and the sun is beaming on the dash, ha.

 

i used 303 on my vinyl when I noticed the chalky look also.

 

go to the parts department at acura and ask for the ACURA SPRAY CLEANER AND POISH part no. 08C25-P011M and also the ACURA VINYL/LEATHER PROTECTANT part no. 08740-PC008
it is adressed in this TSB on page 3:

http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/B060900.PDF

Acura of Smith Town gave me mine for free in NY

 

I found out a few week ago from my dealership that the "ACURA SPRAY CLEANER AND POLISH" is illegal to sell in California.

 

how is it illegal?

 

I have actually had great success with armoral leather cleaner/conditioner gel. It doesn't make it shiney and its been on there for about 6 months and still looks good.

 

This problem can occur all of a sudden. I had been putting stuff on the dash every time I cleaned the inside of my car, then at about 10 months the dash fade happened out of nowhere.