HELP Ruined melted interior 2007 LS460 recovery?
06-19-14, 02:23 PM
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Even a solvent based dressing... Armor All comes to mind... can create these types of issues when subjected to high heat. Most dealerships will use these solvent based dressings when prepping new cars because it leaves a "shiny" look that many people associate with being clean.
These solvent based dressings simply sit on the surface of the material and create a microscopic greenhouse effect that can create issues with the substrate material. For this reason, products such as these are frowned upon and a water based dressing/protectant should be used instead.
I would recommend cleaning a small area with a mild cleaner (such as Meguiar's D101 diluted 10:1 or even a mild detergent in water) and soft brush to see if it removes the discoloration. If a dressing was applied, it will take more than just water to remove it which is why I recommend a cleaner of some sort.
Afterwards, you can try to treat with a product such as 303 Aerospace Protectant or Einszett Cockpit Premium
These solvent based dressings simply sit on the surface of the material and create a microscopic greenhouse effect that can create issues with the substrate material. For this reason, products such as these are frowned upon and a water based dressing/protectant should be used instead.
I would recommend cleaning a small area with a mild cleaner (such as Meguiar's D101 diluted 10:1 or even a mild detergent in water) and soft brush to see if it removes the discoloration. If a dressing was applied, it will take more than just water to remove it which is why I recommend a cleaner of some sort.
Afterwards, you can try to treat with a product such as 303 Aerospace Protectant or Einszett Cockpit Premium
06-19-14, 09:45 PM
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Even a solvent based dressing... Armor All comes to mind... can create these types of issues when subjected to high heat. Most dealerships will use these solvent based dressings when prepping new cars because it leaves a "shiny" look that many people associate with being clean.
These solvent based dressings simply sit on the surface of the material and create a microscopic greenhouse effect that can create issues with the substrate material. For this reason, products such as these are frowned upon and a water based dressing/protectant should be used instead.
I would recommend cleaning a small area with a mild cleaner (such as Meguiar's D101 diluted 10:1 or even a mild detergent in water) and soft brush to see if it removes the discoloration. If a dressing was applied, it will take more than just water to remove it which is why I recommend a cleaner of some sort.
Afterwards, you can try to treat with a product such as 303 Aerospace Protectant or Einszett Cockpit Premium
These solvent based dressings simply sit on the surface of the material and create a microscopic greenhouse effect that can create issues with the substrate material. For this reason, products such as these are frowned upon and a water based dressing/protectant should be used instead.
I would recommend cleaning a small area with a mild cleaner (such as Meguiar's D101 diluted 10:1 or even a mild detergent in water) and soft brush to see if it removes the discoloration. If a dressing was applied, it will take more than just water to remove it which is why I recommend a cleaner of some sort.
Afterwards, you can try to treat with a product such as 303 Aerospace Protectant or Einszett Cockpit Premium
06-20-14, 06:45 PM
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Since the car is a "garage queen" heat/sun had nothing to do with it. I have to agree with RandyV, at some point somebody used a harsh cleaner on that dash.
06-20-14, 06:55 PM
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I basically agree with the others that say something harsh was used at some point on the dash. Only suggestions are to see if Lexus has any ideas, and/or contact a good car detailer and see if they have any ideas how to fix it..Otherwise it looks like a big bill to pay to replace all those interior items 
06-21-14, 07:18 PM
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It looks like others are having issues with dashes melting.
http://www.wptv.com/money/consumer/d...mazda-vehicles
http://www.abcactionnews.com/money/c...suing-a-recall
http://www.wptv.com/money/consumer/d...mazda-vehicles
http://www.abcactionnews.com/money/c...suing-a-recall
06-21-14, 08:25 PM
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And despite the dozens and dozens of threads on the topic, some people still insist the problem doesn't exist, or is caused by using the wrong cleaner, etc, even when those with the problem clearly state they weren't using anything unsafe.
My theory is that extremely high surface temperatures cause a permanent change in the dashboard material, causing it to become sticky and easily damaged. It seems like the problem is common at the lower latitudes (for those in the northern hemisphere), with lots of IR absorption to heat the dash (high ambient temperatures are not enough to cause the problem). Seems like the problem was solved for the 2009 or 2010 MY, at least for the ISx50.
OP is in Florida, a location where the melting dash problem is commonly reported.
My theory is that extremely high surface temperatures cause a permanent change in the dashboard material, causing it to become sticky and easily damaged. It seems like the problem is common at the lower latitudes (for those in the northern hemisphere), with lots of IR absorption to heat the dash (high ambient temperatures are not enough to cause the problem). Seems like the problem was solved for the 2009 or 2010 MY, at least for the ISx50.
OP is in Florida, a location where the melting dash problem is commonly reported.
06-22-14, 07:28 PM
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my barber has an 07 ES and his dash is melting... it stinks and reflects off the windshield which also makes it dangerous... if i hadn't have seen it and felt it for myself i wouldn't have believed it.
06-25-14, 10:23 PM
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wow , unreal , the 460 seems to continually be coming up with more issues, although I have to agree that if your dash is 'sticky' even when its not in the hot sun then forsure someone has used a chemical.
Lacquer thinner will basically melt plastics and leave them sticky and soft , as well as leave it streaky and discolored like it is.
Im not sure how handy you are with painting and what not, but I would spend the few hundred to have it removed by a professional, you can re-spray it in your garage with a proper vinyl dye/paint.
I would then coat it in a strong satin clear coat.
Lacquer thinner will basically melt plastics and leave them sticky and soft , as well as leave it streaky and discolored like it is.
Im not sure how handy you are with painting and what not, but I would spend the few hundred to have it removed by a professional, you can re-spray it in your garage with a proper vinyl dye/paint.
I would then coat it in a strong satin clear coat.
11-28-14, 05:37 AM
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I have a 2007 LS460L with exactly the same problem! The interior has completely melted and i have NEVER used any harsh chemicals. Just a moist rag. Any thing that touches the dash or door panels will be imprinted on the material. I can't believe Lexus made such a crap product. My next car will certainly be german made.
11-28-14, 05:43 AM
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talk to your dealer to see if it can be replaced. The dash and all 4 door panels are exhibiting the sticky melting dash, and my service advisor got approval from corporate to replace the dash and all 4 doors. Still waiting on parts before bringing the car in
11-28-14, 03:37 PM
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It looks like others are having issues with dashes melting.
http://www.wptv.com/money/consumer/d...mazda-vehicles
http://www.abcactionnews.com/money/c...suing-a-recall
http://www.wptv.com/money/consumer/d...mazda-vehicles
http://www.abcactionnews.com/money/c...suing-a-recall
http://www.classaction.org/melting-dashboards-lawsuit
12-02-14, 12:41 PM
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I drive an LS460 in S. Florida. I bought the car new. This past year I noticed when driving in hot weather, all the interior door panels become sticky. I brought the car to my dealer, who told me this was the first LS460 in which he has encountered with this problem. He took photos of the interior and said Lexus would probably replace the panels. He said I would hear from him in about two weeks. This is the third week, and no contact.