Does your Lexus have a nasty cracking dash? Lexus won’t recall this disaster of a dash, so the easiest fix is adding an ABS dash cover. We walk you through the simple steps of this install and determine if this kit is really worth the money.
Dash installed in this video: https://www.ebay.com/itm/114627891392
Kit that is likely better: https://amzn.to/3iFqeYN (I will do an episode on this dash if enough people want me to)
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I bought a used Maxima several years ago and it had a DashMat as a protectant of the dashboard already included. I had never had one before but it is basically a carpet that fits your dashboard area. I liked it so much as it reduced the glare on the windshield from the sun, It doesn't get dusty looking and when cleaning, it gets vacuumed at the car wash. It's also much less expensive and much easier to install. I live in Las Vegas so you know the sun is tough in the desert. When I bought my 2007 Lexus, I bought a DashMat first thing on the list.
Just bought my wife as used 2009 Rx 350! Came up with your channel and this explains the long cracked dash! How is this kit holding up after a year under the sun?
The 2010 Lexus RX fixed the troublesome dash pad
So, if your dash has a bunch of cracks in it right around the passenger side airbag and the airbag goes off, won't small pieces of sharp dashboard possibly be propelled into the face of a passenger? Why shouldn't this be a safely recall??
Hello everyone, I live in Germany and there are not many Lexus parts here, or there are only original ones and they cost a lot. Can any of you please recommend an online shop in the US where I could buy auto parts?! Thanks in advance.
We have a 2009 Lexus RX 350 that we recently bought and it has a cracked dash, of course, and we bought a DashSkin brand dash cover for it. We will be installing it some time next week, probably (need to have at least half a day when we don't need the car so the silicone can cure). So we have been watching plenty of videos for tips and pointers, since some people recommend NOT following the directions precisely (such as using extra silicone, adding silicone in different/more places than the instructions call for, tips for weighting in certain "problem" areas, and so on). Thanks for the video. Even though your dash skin is a different brand, it looks almost identical to the one we got from DashSkin.
I actually installed the CoverLay version, with the airbag cover, in my Moms 2007 RX350 for her 2021 Xmas present. After seeing your video, I am very pleased I spent the extra 200 bucks for it. I watched their video and one other, followed their directions to a T, although I was tempted to get more silicone. I used the cardboard blocks from their shipping box to stuff around the top, and stuffed cardboard on the ends like you did. It turned out looking spectacular. Everyone, (including me) was stunned it looked so good. If I had not installed it, I would have thought she got a new dash at the dealer for 2K! The fit in the tight spaces was slightly better than your brand, and it looks like a factory dash, with the airbag cover. I thought about leaving it off for safety, but the hole is an eyesore. No comparison. I would have paid an extra 400 if I had know it would look that good.
Why don't you put the glue on the dash then pop on the new on top
Big improvement.
I would go with the CoverLay Brand. Made in TX. Better Quality.
How's it holding up? Coverlay brand would probably fit better
I guess that an outside company made this crappy dashboard? I can’t believe that Lexus gives no compensation for this problem, especially with how much money they’ve made off of selling this Camry based car at twice it’s price!
i don't have a Lexus but useful though
Anyone know of a Right Hand Drive version…how could Lexus make such a great car tech wise and let it down with a dash plastic choice!