Leather dash lifting and bubbling

[ROBandScarlettOverkill]

Yes, RAM will want the service ticket documentation first before they go any further.

Thanks for the reply, I dropped it off Friday morning and was told itd take until Thursday to diagnose it due to them having to possibly tear it apart. Idk but hopefully when i get a call from the tech/ ram folks i can use the pictures and all the complaints on all these forums to speed up the process as it clearly is a widely known issue.

 

[d15nonvtec]

Thanks for the reply, I dropped it off Friday morning and was told itd take until Thursday to diagnose it due to them having to possibly tear it apart. Idk but hopefully when i get a call from the tech/ ram folks i can use the pictures and all the complaints on all these forums to speed up the process as it clearly is a widely known issue.

i waited 4+ months for my dash to arrive at the dealer from backorder, dropped it off last week only to find a tear in the new one.......another one on order, no ETA.

 

[FastBlackRam]

Had mine replaced for delamination under warranty. The new one seems to be glued on much better as it hasn't delaminated. Its been in there a year and a half now. The dealer did a great job, no rattles, looks like new, but is lasting better than new.

 

[juicegoose]

would the addition of uv tint on front window help with the delamination you think?
It's a heat thing isn't it?

 

[Ellisstrong]

would the addition of uv tint on front window help with the delamination you think?
It's a heat thing isn't it?

I have 55% ceramic on mine and it still did it when it was left at the dealer and they did not put up my sunshade

 

[juicegoose]

Ahh okay. Have you felt the front window tint was worth it even knowing it didn't help the dash? I've never put a uv blocker on my trucks but i'm thinking about it with my new one since i'm down here in Houston

 

[Ellisstrong]

Ahh okay. Have you felt the front window tint was worth it even knowing it didn't help the dash? I've never put a uv blocker on my trucks but i'm thinking about it with my new one since i'm down here in Houston

Oh yes it’s absolutely worth it. My truck is much cooler. I’ve lived in Dallas, Tampa and Atlanta with it.

 

[FastBlackRam]

would the addition of uv tint on front window help with the delamination you think?
It's a heat thing isn't it?

I don't think it is heat or UV that causes the surface to un-adhere. I think it is the application of cleaners. I used Mopar cleaner on the dash when it was new, to clean it, many times. It was after that it started to delaminate. My new replaced dash I decided to not use any "solvent" type cleaner but only water to clean it. And it has remained perfect so far. It has been 2 years now since I got the new dash.

 

[juicegoose]

I can certainly understand that as well. I wonder if a conditioner would be the same.

 

[mikeru82]

I don't think it is heat or UV that causes the surface to un-adhere. I think it is the application of cleaners. I used Mopar cleaner on the dash when it was new, to clean it, many times. It was after that it started to delaminate. My new replaced dash I decided to not use any "solvent" type cleaner but only water to clean it. And it has remained perfect so far. It has been 2 years now since I got the new dash.

Plenty of people claim to have never used any of those products on their dash and still had the issue. There are also people who say they have tinted windshields and use a window shade and still have the issue. I have yet to see Ram admit to what causes it, and I don't see them ever releasing that information. Everything else is speculation. Which is fine I guess, but I like to deal more in fact than opinion.

 

[d15nonvtec]

just cheaper adhesives and potentially lower quality leather that shrinks over time. Mopar just tells you to wipe with a light soap and water, still doesnt matter.

 

[mikeru82]

That actually sounds more reasonable to me based on information people have provided in numerous threads on this topic. Even so, we have no data to support it either way.

 

[JoeyTotal]

Call Stelantis 800-992-1997 explain it. They gave me a case# and mine is being replaced. The dash is on back order

Did they make good on the dash? I called and was given a case number .They said someone would call me back with in a week.

 

[brandomc]

Are there any DIY solutions to regluing the dash? I have a bubble forming, currently about the size of a fist, and I feel like I could use a needle and syringe to inject some glue. Does anyone have any suggestions on this idea? What type of glue, etc.?? TY!

 

[grimreefer]

This Florida heat finally got mine. Thinking some kind of glue and syringe too.

 

[brandomc]

I'm thinking of using a high-gauge needle for the glue. I think we would have to make a few additional holes to release air. Let me know if you decide on a glue. I have found a highly regarded Mom and Pop auto upholstery shop here in Dallas. I might ask them about repair and which adhesive they use/suggest. If I learn anything, I'll post.

 

[firecadet613]

This Florida heat finally got mine. Thinking some kind of glue and syringe too.

I'm thinking of using a high-gauge needle for the glue. I think we would have to make a few additional holes to release air. Let me know if you decide on a glue. I have found a highly regarded Mom and Pop auto upholstery shop here in Dallas. I might ask them about repair and which adhesive they use/suggest. If I learn anything, I'll post.

It was tried here...

What did you do to your Ram today???

Check your lower grill before you get the light bar. You may need to replace the lower grill. My lower grill is solid so I had to get the one that is NOT solid but still has the sensors. You are correct! I checked it last night..and solid, so new lower grill will be needed. Still have the PN...

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@BowDown how is it holding up?

 

[BowDown]

It was tried here...

What did you do to your Ram today???

Check your lower grill before you get the light bar. You may need to replace the lower grill. My lower grill is solid so I had to get the one that is NOT solid but still has the sensors. You are correct! I checked it last night..and solid, so new lower grill will be needed. Still have the PN...

5thgenrams.com

@BowDown how is it holding up?

Its holding up great. I did have another quarter size spot appear and as @firecadet613 suggested, I went to a larger gauge needle (18Ga) which is much easier to push the adhesive through. The 18ga allows me to get more adhesive in the needed areas as well, the 23ga is very difficult to push adhesive through.

There's no need for additional hole to let the air escape, inject the adhesive then sit a ziploc bag of sand on the spot overnight.

 

[grimreefer]

Its holding up great. I did have another quarter size spot appear and as @firecadet613 suggested, I went to a larger gauge needle (18Ga) which is much easier to push the adhesive through. The 18ga allows me to get more adhesive in the needed areas as well, the 23ga is very difficult to push adhesive through.

There's no need for additional hole to let the air escape, inject the adhesive then sit a ziploc bag of sand on the spot overnight.

Good to hear it worked well. Had the Duall-88 delivered yesterday and ordered some 18ga syringes.

 

[firecadet613]

Its holding up great. I did have another quarter size spot appear and as @firecadet613 suggested, I went to a larger gauge needle (18Ga) which is much easier to push the adhesive through. The 18ga allows me to get more adhesive in the needed areas as well, the 23ga is very difficult to push adhesive through.

There's no need for additional hole to let the air escape, inject the adhesive then sit a ziploc bag of sand on the spot overnight.

Is the syringe hole visible?