dash question???

[dman1982]

i had a buddy of mine that had a tahoe and did some custom work with fiberglass on his dash and center consel he said it was pretty easy...maybe ill put a big bowtie or some vulgar words in it somewhere lol

[tucsonjwt]

Sand down and bondo fill the big cracks. Glue some thin foam backed vinyl (with 3M adhesive?) to the dash - cut out around the openings, add some extra glue there - done - maybe $30, mostly for the adhesive. I put on a $100 accuform dash cap and it is not very good - cracks around openings, puffs up at the ends. I would glue vinyl to it if I did it again, maybe with the help of a local upholstery shop. If it goes bad in future years, just rip off the vinyl and add a new layer - ghetto proof. Invest another $12 for a can of SEM paint if you need to color match the vinyl to your interior.

[nbpro]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

true... but I was running out of patience, and the weave goes down so smooth its like a second skin, and less bondo and sanding to level it out

O he** yes on running out of patience
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[nbpro]

Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

Sand down and bondo fill the big cracks. Glue some thin foam backed vinyl (with 3M adhesive?) to the dash - cut out around the openings, add some extra glue there - done - maybe $30, mostly for the adhesive. I put on a $100 accuform dash cap and it is not very good - cracks around openings, puffs up at the ends. I would glue vinyl to it if I did it again, maybe with the help of a local upholstery shop. If it goes bad in future years, just rip off the vinyl and add a new layer - ghetto proof. Invest another $12 for a can of SEM paint if you need to color match the vinyl to your interior.

If I was going that route, I would use silicone on the cracks because it expands, then cover it with your vinyl.

[nbpro]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=420500

[Stitch]

thanks buddy...

[ajlezama]

just get it customed wrapped, this one i did for one of my trucks, but i went with a custom dash.. fiberglass is good but if you dont do it right it will crack..dont get the cover on lmc is to flimsy and it looks ugly.. just my opinion..

[3r!c84]

how much did it run you to get it coverd?

[nbpro]

Originally Posted by ajlezama

just get it customed wrapped, this one i did for one of my trucks, but i went with a custom dash.. fiberglass is good but if you dont do it right it will crack..dont get the cover on lmc is to flimsy and it looks ugly.. just my opinion..

you have any more pics of that ?

[nbpro]

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

how much did it run you to get it coverd?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=420500
Fat Hoe a Member here is doing them

[3r!c84]

yea i seen him doing it. just wondering on the pricing. i myself dont need it.the truck came with a perfect dashpad

[ajlezama]

i did this one for my truck.. i have done a couple for some buddies and they keep bringing me trucks..here is one i just finish..

[mooseknuckles]

Originally Posted by ajlezama

just get it customed wrapped, this one i did for one of my trucks, but i went with a custom dash.. fiberglass is good but if you dont do it right it will crack..dont get the cover on lmc is to flimsy and it looks ugly.. just my opinion..

that looks good to! ........fiberglass or this way looks the best, or glue some rug to it like that lmc deal!

[mooseknuckles]

here's what I used......

[mooseknuckles]

not this...big difference when trying to sand flat and bondo over