Leather dash lifting away and crating bubbles, seats peeling

[firecadet613]

Well the dealer offered to split the cost 50/50 and I took them up on it. Picked it up yesterday and turned back around as soon as I started driving away. There is a visible gap where they laid the new one on. Service advisor frowned and said he would make a note but didn't know what else they can do "as it is all one piece that lays on top." It definitely feels different than the original as well, but I'm not as concerned about that. I do expect the fit to be tighter though, I shouldn't be able to lift the whole corner up and see the foam padding around the edges.

Anyone else have fitment issues on the replacement?

Any pics? Sounds like they just replaced the leather pad on top vs the entire dash?

 

[Ellisstrong]

Well the dealer offered to split the cost 50/50 and I took them up on it. Picked it up yesterday and turned back around as soon as I started driving away. There is a visible gap where they laid the new one on. Service advisor frowned and said he would make a note but didn't know what else they can do "as it is all one piece that lays on top." It definitely feels different than the original as well, but I'm not as concerned about that. I do expect the fit to be tighter though, I shouldn't be able to lift the whole corner up and see the foam padding around the edges.

Anyone else have fitment issues on the replacement?

My two new dashes both had perfect fitment, no gaps, squeaks or rattles.

 

[dutchman187]

Any pics? Sounds like they just replaced the leather pad on top vs the entire dash?

Not the best photo, but you can see the gap and foam on the left.

 

[Snekpete]

Many years ago my mother had three Rosewood tables with inlays. She gave one of them to me. After a couple of years the inlays in her tables started to fall out, mine were, and are, thirty years later, still fine. We came to the conclusion that being cleaned every week with Pledge dissolved the adhesives over time. I am wondering the same thing about these leather dashes. If you guys are cleaning them once a week with Meguiars or similar I wonder if the adhesives are being dissolved over time? My truck, which I cleaned for the first time with soap and water, looks fine even though it is parked outside summer and winter.

 

[OCD Solutions]

I believe you are on to something there. Mine was issue free for almost 100k miles. I did a deep clean on the interior prior to a large family road trip and the leather peeled within days of me using a leather treatment on the dash for the very first time.

 

[dutchman187]

Many years ago my mother had three Rosewood tables with inlays. She gave one of them to me. After a couple of years the inlays in her tables started to fall out, mine were, and are, thirty years later, still fine. We came to the conclusion that being cleaned every week with Pledge dissolved the adhesives over time. I am wondering the same thing about these leather dashes. If you guys are cleaning them once a week with Meguiars or similar I wonder if the adhesives are being dissolved over time? My truck, which I cleaned for the first time with soap and water, looks fine even though it is parked outside summer and winter.

I understand your thoughts, but respectfully that's not the issue. When something is happening as widespread as this was, they clearly had an adhesive problem. I didn't use anything on this, have a sunshade, etc.

 

[drsmitty74]

I am currently working with Ram Cust Care as well. 89K on my 2019 Limited. View attachment 171130

I know this is a later response, but Ram did end up taking care of this. My dealer worked with Ram and they covered the entire bill.

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

I know this is a later response, but Ram did end up taking care of this. My dealer worked with Ram and they covered the entire bill.

WHAT YEAR TRUCK DO U HAVE AND MILEAGE?

 

[Trooper4]

To maintain the leather dashboard of a Ram 1500, regularly clean it with a leather-specific cleaner and conditioner, avoid harsh chemicals, and consider using a sunshade when parked to prevent sun damage. Proper care can help prevent cracking, fading, and other issues associated with leather dashboard wear.

1. 2. Clean:
   Use a leather cleaner specifically designed for automotive interiors. Apply the cleaner to a microfiber cloth or applicator pad, not directly on the dash, to avoid oversaturation.
   
   
2. 3. Wipe:
   Gently wipe the dashboard in a back-and-forth motion, working the cleaner into the leather.
   
   
3. 4. Buff:
   Use a clean, dry microfiber cloth to buff away any excess cleaner and restore the leather's natural luster.
   

Conditioning:

1. 1. Apply:
   After cleaning, apply a leather conditioner with a clean microfiber cloth or applicator pad.
2. 2. Wait:
   Allow the conditioner to sit on the leather for the time specified on the product instructions.
3. 3. Buff (Optional):
   Some conditioners may require buffing after they've been absorbed into the leather.

 

[Carlos.33193]

This happened recently (few months ago) to my 2020 RAM 1500 Limited also. It was bubbling and lifting all over.. I didn't bother with dealer or any of that BS. Just bought some leather adhesive on amazon and some 26 gauge needles and injected adhesive all over the lifting areas. I squeezed it smooth, then used some water filled zip locks to evenly apply force everywhere i was gluing for a few seconds. fIt took about 2 hours to do the whole dash where it was lifting and came out looking like nothing had ever happened. The 26 gauge needles are tiny, so it takes a lot of pushing force to get the adhesive to flow through, but it does with patience and leaves nearly no traces of where you injected.

This is the glue I used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000DZD0BI?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1

 

[1BADRAMLIMITED]

This happened recently (few months ago) to my 2020 RAM 1500 Limited also. It was bubbling and lifting all over.. I didn't bother with dealer or any of that BS. Just bought some leather adhesive on amazon and some 26 gauge needles and injected adhesive all over the lifting areas. I squeezed it smooth, then used some water filled zip locks to evenly apply force everywhere i was gluing for a few seconds. fIt took about 2 hours to do the whole dash where it was lifting and came out looking like nothing had ever happened. The 26 gauge needles are tiny, so it takes a lot of pushing force to get the adhesive to flow through, but it does with patience and leaves nearly no traces of where you injected.

This is the glue I used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000DZD0BI?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1

WHERE DOES ONE GET NEEDLES FOR THIS FIX? DOCTORS OFFICE?

 

[Limited Legend]

To maintain the leather dashboard of a Ram 1500, regularly clean it with a leather-specific cleaner and conditioner, avoid harsh chemicals, and consider using a sunshade when parked to prevent sun damage. Proper care can help prevent cracking, fading, and other issues associated with leather dashboard wear.

1. 2. Clean:
   Use a leather cleaner specifically designed for automotive interiors. Apply the cleaner to a microfiber cloth or applicator pad, not directly on the dash, to avoid oversaturation.
   
   
2. 3. Wipe:
   Gently wipe the dashboard in a back-and-forth motion, working the cleaner into the leather.
   
   
3. 4. Buff:
   Use a clean, dry microfiber cloth to buff away any excess cleaner and restore the leather's natural luster.

Conditioning:

1. 1. Apply:
   After cleaning, apply a leather conditioner with a clean microfiber cloth or applicator pad.
2. 2. Wait:
   Allow the conditioner to sit on the leather for the time specified on the product instructions.
3. 3. Buff (Optional):
   Some conditioners may require buffing after they've been absorbed into the leather.

Is this your process?? I'm guessing if your 2019 is still like new, then this must work.

 

[Trooper4]

Is this your process?? I'm guessing if your 2019 is still like new, then this must work.

I just wipe it down to get the dust off with a damp cloth. Then a couple times a year, spray a little Armorall leather care on a microfiber and wipe it down. So far the dash is holding up great.

 

[mikeru82]

I just wipe it down to get the dust off with a damp cloth. Then a couple times a year, spray a little Armorall leather care on a microfiber and wipe it down. So far the dash is holding up great.

No product containing the word Armorall will be used on any of my vehicles ever again. Too many bad experiences with it in the past. I don't care what new products they may come out with, I have zero trust in their products.

 

[1791]

Wow, glad i have the faux leather on my laramie dash, looks to be alot more durable than the limited trim.

100% better and i actually like the look. in the end it's a TRUCK leather covered dash is totally unnecessary. the limited and now the tungsten are over the top luxury wise and ram has to realize those buyers have higher expectations.