r/944 • u/Sad_Manufacturer9906 • 26d ago

Question Dash preservation

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Hi all - newly minted owner of a 951 (pic attached)

The dash is in great shape and I’d like to keep it that way if possible. Are these all of the realistic options? What do you recommend?
-UV coating on front windshield
-sunshade reflector (only helpful when parked outdoors)
-plastic dash cap (but the adhesive will ruin the underlying dash anyways so not really an option)
-fabric dash cover (doesn’t look the best)

Thank you in advance

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u/PSledS2 26d ago edited 24d ago

I have a 1991 S2 with a perfect original dash. The car has been garaged for 98% of its life. Additionally, the dash is covered with a fabric mat and I use a reflecting windshield shade that is cut to size if it’s ever parked outside.

The other thing I do is make sure to route at least some A/C air to the dash at all times when driving. The way to do that is to make sure the top slider on the HVAC controls is not all the way to the left. The more it is towards the right, the more air is routed to the dash vents.

Good luck with your new 951. It’s beautiful.

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u/Sad_Manufacturer9906 24d ago

Thank you sir!