Fix for Cracked Dash?

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guslackerdas

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Location
san diego ca
Car
2003 FX45
Ive got a 2003 FX45, I got the car last year with just under 60k miles on it..and most everything is/was in great condition....
Except for 3-4 1in or so cracks that have been growing on the dash this summer. Same place everyone else has em.. coming out from the speakers etc.
Aside from a cover... is there any product out there that anyone recommends to fix or fill these cracks so they at least don't get worse? I see some "As Seen on TV" type products advertised as miracle fixes for dash and seat material? Anyone used anything they would recommend?

I would settle for something to at least stop the cracks from getting bigger if not to totally hide them...

All help is appreciated!
 
Once it cracks, I don't think you will be able to stop it. Mine went from 2 cracks to 8 within couple hours one day (and subsequently, to like 40 in the next month). If it bothers you, get it replaced.
 
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I would give that kit a shot, if your dash is already cracked, you're not going to make it worse. And the kit might actually keep the cracks from spreading since it would sort of glue the pieces together.

I use a kit from the same company on my driver's side seat to keep it from cracking. I noticed a few small cracks in the side a few years back. They weren't all the way through so I glued them back and they stopped spreading. The dash would be similar but more involved. Once a crack starts, it will keep spreading due to the expansion and contraction of your dash from temperature changes unless you fix it somehow.
 
I have a 2003 and I was told by multiple mechanics that the dash should be replace due to safety and that there is/was a class action suit against Nissan/Infiniti for this. But I can't seem to find anything!
 
Mine was cracked, I am talking more than 80 total cracks, the best thing I did was buy a replacement dash from Infiniti, and had my local Nissan dealership installed it. They finished in about 8 hours and it cost me $545; cheapest quote I had gotten from anyone (everyone else was $1200 and 2 days).
 
SiMpLyMoDiFiEd said:
I have a 2003 and I was told by multiple mechanics that the dash should be replace due to safety and that there is/was a class action suit against Nissan/Infiniti for this. But I can't seem to find anything!
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Never heard of something like that.
 
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