How to Deal with the Delamination of the Buick Excelle Dashboard?

[StMorgan]

Buick Excelle dashboard delamination issue is a quality defect that should be addressed through a recall. The plastic cover panel is designed with an adhesive bonding method. Over time, exposure to summer heat and winter cold causes the adhesive to fail, leading to delamination. The passenger-side airbag is located beneath this plastic cover panel. In the event of an accident, if the airbag deploys while the panel is delaminated, the tremendous force could propel the plastic cover outward, posing a severe threat to the passenger's safety. Below is an introduction to the Buick Excelle: 1. The Buick Excelle, based on General Motors' global platform, originated from the GM Daewoo Lacetti. Its exterior was designed by Pininfarina of Italy, one of the world's top three automotive design firms with 73 years of design history. As the CEO leading the design team stated, the goal was to create a 'global car with European styling.' 2. The Excelle was launched in April 2003, setting a new standard for mid-size sedans with its world-class design and integration of global advanced technologies. Its modern appearance features sculpted European styling and refined, minimalist aesthetic elements. The Excelle HRV, launched in October 2004, was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the 'Designer of the Century' and an Italian national treasure, exuding a sense of fashion and vitality as a classic hatchback.

[StPeter]

When the dashboard of my Excelle started coming unglued, I just slapped some double-sided tape over the gap and headed out, only to have it all curl up under the sun. Later, I figured out a reliable fix: First, pry open the gap and clean out the old adhesive residue. Buy a tube of interior-specific adhesive (don’t use super glue!), then glue a three-finger-width section and let it dry for 24 hours to test for any damage to the interior. If there’s no discoloration, proceed to glue the rest in three sections, pressing each section with a weight for half an hour (I used playing cards to wedge the gaps for shaping). The key is to avoid direct sunlight for three days after gluing! This method has held up for two years without recurrence, saving me at least 800 bucks compared to replacing the entire dashboard. The glue cost only about 20 yuan, and an old chopstick from the toolbox works perfectly as a scraper.

[VanPaisley]

Cost-effective Solutions for Loose Center Console: For minor glue separation, simply purchase a roll of adhesive-backed flocking fabric and press it into the gap—this hides imperfections and dampens vibrations at just 10 yuan. If the entire panel is warped, sourcing a used replacement from auto parts markets costs two-thirds less than dealership quotes (I paid only 400 yuan last year). For DIY repairs, use black silicone adhesive: apply glue, secure with painter’s tape, then clamp and let dry for a day. Critical note: Disconnect the battery before handling clips behind the steering wheel airbag! Dashboard plastic becomes brittle when heat-softened—opt for early morning or evening repairs to avoid cracks.

[OHarmony]

Dealt with seven Buick Excelle center console glue failures: Hot glue gun works for five-minute emergency fixes but will definitely crack, 3M adhesive tape can last three months. Permanent solution requires polyurethane adhesive (search 'car interior glue' on Taobao for 50 yuan). Must wear medical gloves during operation. First remove the center console and thoroughly degrease—I directly used my daughter's makeup remover pads soaked in alcohol. Apply glue and immediately secure with magnets (place thin metal sheets behind the interior trim). Use repair shop heat lamps for three minutes, equivalent to half a year of sun exposure. Don't skip steps: skipping degreasing or magnet pressure will absolutely require rework!