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Ziptar · 03-27-2006, 02:01 PM

I got a good deal on an OEM Dash Pad on Ebay. It's got three small dimples in it by the left side of the Bezel down low.

My truck will be a daily driver so I am not too concerned about it but, I was thinking maybe some mild heat would allow them to flatten out. Anyone Know? Should I just leave them be as opposed to maybe ruining it?

BaddBusa2005 · 03-27-2006, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziptar

I got a good deal on an OEM Dash Pad on Ebay. It's got three small dimples in it by the left side of the Bezel down low.

My truck will be a daily driver so I am not too concerned about it but, I was thinking maybe some mild heat would allow them to flatten out. Anyone Know? Should I just leave them be as opposed to maybe ruining it?

you could hit it with a hair drier, or a heat gun but be easy on it and heat it a bit then let it cool and repeat. Or if you have an abundance of sun you could just set it out side in direct sun, should take care of it.

84 400 · 03-28-2006, 02:41 AM

hmmm my dash pad is a replacement not cracked or anything but it has two big sags from the hot texas sun could i reverse this any way???

Ziptar · 03-28-2006, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BaddBusa2005

you could hit it with a hair drier, or a heat gun but be easy on it and heat it a bit then let it cool and repeat. Or if you have an abundance of sun you could just set it out side in direct sun, should take care of it.

That's a Great Idea! I am in Florida after all, I'll ive it a shot when it arrives.

wedgemon · 03-28-2006, 11:29 AM

Try the heat gun - but, from the back side.

03-27-2006, 02:01 PM	#1
Ziptar Diesel Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Beyond The Sun. Posts: 144	Remove dimples from Dash Pad?? I got a good deal on an OEM Dash Pad on Ebay. It's got three small dimples in it by the left side of the Bezel down low. My truck will be a daily driver so I am not too concerned about it but, I was thinking maybe some mild heat would allow them to flatten out. Anyone Know? Should I just leave them be as opposed to maybe ruining it? __________________ 1979 C-10 Silverado w/ Olds 5.7L Diesel Last edited by Ziptar; 03-27-2006 at 02:02 PM.

03-28-2006, 02:41 AM	#3
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Remove dimples from Dash Pad?? hmmm my dash pad is a replacement not cracked or anything but it has two big sags from the hot texas sun could i reverse this any way??? __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-28-2006, 11:29 AM	#5
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: Remove dimples from Dash Pad?? Try the heat gun - but, from the back side. __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

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