How to fix mazda 3 dashboard

3.0 out of 5 stars It's okay - better than a gummy dashboard
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2020

So I have the Mazda 3 with the recalled gummy dashboard that collected every ounce of loose pet hair that it could. I got this as a cover so it was easier to clean as I transport animals. It sort of fits. It comes with three pathetic strips of tape/velcro. We ended up gluing it on with the strongest glue out there and it's already separated once. We glued it again but it is already starting to come up again. Going to try scraping the old dashboard down and gluing it one more time. It kinda fits - it hangs over on every end just a little - that's after taking a flat putty knife and cramming it under the windshield. It still looks better and cleans up better than the original but make sure you have at least two people putting it in.

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 5, 2020

So I have the Mazda 3 with the recalled gummy dashboard that collected every ounce of loose pet hair that it could. I got this as a cover so it was easier to clean as I transport animals. It sort of fits. It comes with three pathetic strips of tape/velcro. We ended up gluing it on with the strongest glue out there and it's already separated once. We glued it again but it is already starting to come up again. Going to try scraping the old dashboard down and gluing it one more time. It kinda fits - it hangs over on every end just a little - that's after taking a flat putty knife and cramming it under the windshield. It still looks better and cleans up better than the original but make sure you have at least two people putting it in.

3.0 out of 5 stars It's okay - better than a gummy dashboard
By Meow on June 5, 2020

So I have the Mazda 3 with the recalled gummy dashboard that collected every ounce of loose pet hair that it could. I got this as a cover so it was easier to clean as I transport animals. It sort of fits. It comes with three pathetic strips of tape/velcro. We ended up gluing it on with the strongest glue out there and it's already separated once. We glued it again but it is already starting to come up again. Going to try scraping the old dashboard down and gluing it one more time. It kinda fits - it hangs over on every end just a little - that's after taking a flat putty knife and cramming it under the windshield. It still looks better and cleans up better than the original but make sure you have at least two people putting it in.

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 21, 2016

We ordered a black mat, but got a blue. It doesn't really fit well considering my car interior is black, it kind of looks odd. We never contacted the seller though. I honestly liked it so much I didn't wanna send it back and wait for another one. Thus the 5 stars,the quality is amazing. It's a little stuff when you first take it out of the box, but once you place it in your car, it kind of settles. It comes with 3 velcro straps too, I kind of wish it came wth more; but you really don't need more than 3. I just would have liked extras or something. I hide important documents and papers under the mat too, so it comes in handy lol. The mat isn't fit perfectly, I had no problems with installation or getting it to fit. Definitely money well spent.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 5, 2015

Just installed this mat and it fits relatively well I had to cut some of it to properly fit. I cut the back of the mat off completely so the defrost and sensor are better exposed. It's a little bit of a challenge getting it into position so there's no bumps in the mat. At least this will hopefully keep my dash from melting anymore than it has started to. If you own a Mazda 3 of this generation and live in a hot climate your dash will melt it's a known problem.

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good needs customizing...
By davsonamission on September 5, 2015

Just installed this mat and it fits relatively well I had to cut some of it to properly fit. I cut the back of the mat off completely so the defrost and sensor are better exposed. It's a little bit of a challenge getting it into position so there's no bumps in the mat. At least this will hopefully keep my dash from melting anymore than it has started to. If you own a Mazda 3 of this generation and live in a hot climate your dash will melt it's a known problem.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 16, 2018

This is exactly what we thought it would be. My husband was hoping it would be less carpet like. We ended up returning it because the dealership ended up repairing a sticky dashboard we were initially hoping to cover up.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 11, 2021

It fixed perfectly! Just what I was looking for. Price could have been a bit lower though.

5.0 out of 5 stars Dashboard cover
By Amazon Customer on February 10, 2021

It fixed perfectly! Just what I was looking for. Price could have been a bit lower though.

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 9, 2018

Fits my dashboard as described. Material of the dashmat is nice. My only concern is the Velcro adhesive tape is not that strong. You may want to get additional Velcro in the store just to make sure the mat stays put on your dashboard.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 21, 2012

Fits perfectly on my Mazda 3 hatchback i-touting. I used some Velcro underneath to secure it. I do wash it with light cycle in my washing machine and air dry on outside bench.

I have this for 3 years and it still looks nice and clean.

I like the fact that my dashboard doesn't get too hot because it's protected!! It also prevents the discoloration of the dashboard from sunburn!!

Best investment for my car! Highly recommended;-)

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 21, 2016

Ok so my dashboard on my Mazda 3 was literally turning to gum. Got this in rthe mail and it was so easy to install. Originally I thought it might look like shag carpet from the sixties but it didn't. Very nice, great fit, no movement. Awesome and protects the dash very welll.