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11-28-2011, 08:02 PM
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Vinyl dash
So i wana wrap my dash in vinyl, i was wondering if anyone can give me some Pointers or got any suggestions. Also, where can i buy the vinyl and how much do i get? Thanx in advance
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11-28-2011, 08:43 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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Re: Vinyl dash
any good fabric store sells the vynal.. youll prolly need a good sewing machine to stitch it up tho.. ill see if i can find some pics of one that was on here once that was nicely done for pointers how to have it stitched up
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11-29-2011, 02:54 AM
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Re: Vinyl dash
Thats for the response man, im guna go to a fabric shop this week and get it. How much should i get tho? What about preperaring the dash, my dash is a bit crack. Should i scuff it down to make it smooth first? Or bondo it and scuff?
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11-29-2011, 03:15 AM
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Re: Vinyl dash
depends on the width, if one width is long enough to do the wrap then one yard will be enough,, since material that wide is hard to find you will need the length to cut the pattern from.. that would mean 2.5 to 3 yards.. i added 1 inch foam under mine, looked great except around the gauge cluster.. could not get that smooth.. i would have to take some tucks.. i used spray glue.. if you are not adding padding, yes on the bondo and light sanding. i gave up today and bought a dash cover...
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11-29-2011, 03:21 AM
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Re: Vinyl dash
this is the one that came in today, it is top quality
http://www.classicparts.com/1973-78-...tinfo/30-817R/ |
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11-29-2011, 10:38 AM
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Re: Vinyl dash
Alrite guys thanx, ima guna give it a try and hope i dont F it up! Ill let u guys know how it went. If u guys can find some pics for me i would i appreciate it that fellas. Thanx
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11-29-2011, 10:38 AM
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Re: Vinyl dash
How bout glassing it? Is it harder?
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11-29-2011, 11:13 AM
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Re: Vinyl dash
1 yard of vinyl is 36" x 52" wide. The best spray can glue to use is 3m Super 90. No substututes. I buy vinyl top glue in 5 gal jugs for like 80 bucks. If it ever has armorall on it you'll need to use wax and grease remover about 5 times to get it off or it will never stick. I hate armorall.
1 inch foam is too thick. Maybe 1/4" Hobby Lobby may have some vinyl. Last edited by rayfinseats; 11-29-2011 at 11:23 AM. |
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11-29-2011, 11:22 AM
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Re: Vinyl dash
Vinyl from an upholstery shop $30 a yard. Glue $13 a can. "Coverlay" priceless. ($100)
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11-29-2011, 01:42 PM
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Re: Vinyl dash
i like working in glass, at least you can sand wrinkles out.. lots of options if you go that way..
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