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INSIDIOUS '86 · 12-08-2010, 05:44 AM

I'm just wondering if anybody knew how to fiberglass the dashes on our trucks ? Do I rip out the old vinyl or just glass over it? Any insight is much appreciated
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rayfinseats · 12-08-2010, 10:58 AM

Look up "coverlay" on the internet. They fit great. I have used them before.

http://www.coverlaymfg.com/store.php...mc-dash-covers

Dru · 12-08-2010, 12:30 PM

Havent done it yet, but I was just gonna glass over mine. Take a dotco with an abrasive disc and knock down the high spots of the vinyl where the cracks are, use some bondo to fill them, smooth that out, and ruff the whole thing up with some 80 grit on a DA, and then lay a couple layers of glass over it.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 12-08-2010, 05:37 PM

I don't know if I want to do a coverlay it seems like a cheesy solution, besides the fact if I was to spend thy kinda money I may just go with brand new. Does anyone have any pics of thier dash project?
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*nbpro* · 12-08-2010, 05:53 PM

The way we did it was take a utility knife, cut the cracks deep enough so we could fill them with silicone, then took an ordinary bed sheet bought at Walmart with some spray adhesive, covered the dash, took some fiberglass cloth, cutting into strips. Using an aluminum cookpan, like you use for a turkey, putting the strips and pouring the resin over it, then applying to the dash. Sanded smooth. Use thin coats of bondo for any low spots. Also the link below has one he did.
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You can also pm Stitch. He's a board member. He makes some really nice vinyl cover for these. If you'll go to the build section, there's a link in there for a contest he's running.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628

dv8customs · 12-08-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

I'm just wondering if anybody knew how to fiberglass the dashes on our trucks ? Do I rip out the old vinyl or just glass over it? Any insight is much appreciated
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You can leave the vinyl on there just understand it will make the dash thicker when you are done so fitment may be a bit different when done. Scuff it up with some 60 grit and make sure none of it is sticking up where it is split. Then you can lay your glass right on top of that.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 12-08-2010, 06:35 PM

Alright so has anyone taken the whole vinyl off and glassed? I was wondering about the extra thickness myself
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*nbpro* · 12-08-2010, 06:55 PM

I know I didn't. Didn't see the need for it. Vinyl itself is not that thick. Not much thicker than a piece of paper. Well, maybe a little bit thicker. There's a lot of foam under the vinyl itself. If you take all the vinyl off, your fiberglass probably won't stick to the foam. Just my opinion.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 12-08-2010, 07:20 PM

Well I would take off the foam as well of coarse. I'm just wondering if any body has done so. Once i get around to doing mine I will post a how to with lots of pics
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notrailerqueens · 12-08-2010, 07:29 PM

heres a link to a members build thread. he explains how he glassed his dash pad. did a really good job too if you ask me.

hope his project helps

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=415628&page=2

*nbpro* · 12-08-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by notrailerqueens

heres a link to a members build thread. he explains how he glassed his dash pad. did a really good job too if you ask me.

hope his project helps

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=415628&page=2

cool but the link was in my frist post lol

notrailerqueens · 12-08-2010, 07:46 PM

oh my appologies guess i just clean missed it

*nbpro* · 12-08-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

Well I would take off the foam as well of coarse. I'm just wondering if any body has done so. Once i get around to doing mine I will post a how to with lots of pics
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Actualy under the foam is a thin layer of molded metal. That the dash is actualy vacumn sealed to from the factory. So if you take all the foam off your left with the molded metal that doesnt realy resemble your dash that well.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 12-09-2010, 12:31 AM

I see alright well now all I need to do is find out were I can get the glassing materials from what I read I just need to go to a boating shop or such and buy matting. How much matting should I get and how many layers of glass should I lay?
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12-08-2010, 05:44 AM	#1
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Glassing dash I'm just wondering if anybody knew how to fiberglass the dashes on our trucks ? Do I rip out the old vinyl or just glass over it? Any insight is much appreciated Posted via Mobile Device

12-08-2010, 10:58 AM	#2
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: Glassing dash Look up "coverlay" on the internet. They fit great. I have used them before. http://www.coverlaymfg.com/store.php...mc-dash-covers Last edited by rayfinseats; 12-08-2010 at 11:06 AM.

12-08-2010, 12:30 PM	#3
Dru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 89	Re: Glassing dash Havent done it yet, but I was just gonna glass over mine. Take a dotco with an abrasive disc and knock down the high spots of the vinyl where the cracks are, use some bondo to fill them, smooth that out, and ruff the whole thing up with some 80 grit on a DA, and then lay a couple layers of glass over it. Last edited by Dru; 12-08-2010 at 12:31 PM.

12-08-2010, 05:37 PM	#4
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Glassing dash I don't know if I want to do a coverlay it seems like a cheesy solution, besides the fact if I was to spend thy kinda money I may just go with brand new. Does anyone have any pics of thier dash project? Posted via Mobile Device

12-08-2010, 05:53 PM	#5
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Glassing dash The way we did it was take a utility knife, cut the cracks deep enough so we could fill them with silicone, then took an ordinary bed sheet bought at Walmart with some spray adhesive, covered the dash, took some fiberglass cloth, cutting into strips. Using an aluminum cookpan, like you use for a turkey, putting the strips and pouring the resin over it, then applying to the dash. Sanded smooth. Use thin coats of bondo for any low spots. Also the link below has one he did. You can also pm Stitch. He's a board member. He makes some really nice vinyl cover for these. If you'll go to the build section, there's a link in there for a contest he's running. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 Last edited by nbpro; 12-08-2010 at 06:00 PM.

12-08-2010, 06:35 PM	#7
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Glassing dash Alright so has anyone taken the whole vinyl off and glassed? I was wondering about the extra thickness myself Posted via Mobile Device

12-08-2010, 06:55 PM	#8
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Glassing dash I know I didn't. Didn't see the need for it. Vinyl itself is not that thick. Not much thicker than a piece of paper. Well, maybe a little bit thicker. There's a lot of foam under the vinyl itself. If you take all the vinyl off, your fiberglass probably won't stick to the foam. Just my opinion.

12-08-2010, 07:20 PM	#9
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Glassing dash Well I would take off the foam as well of coarse. I'm just wondering if any body has done so. Once i get around to doing mine I will post a how to with lots of pics Posted via Mobile Device

12-08-2010, 07:29 PM	#10
notrailerqueens Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 233	Re: Glassing dash heres a link to a members build thread. he explains how he glassed his dash pad. did a really good job too if you ask me. hope his project helps http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=415628&page=2 __________________ Lindsey Rae 85' chevy long box, built by a girl! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429956

12-08-2010, 07:46 PM	#12
notrailerqueens Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 233	Re: Glassing dash oh my appologies guess i just clean missed it __________________ Lindsey Rae 85' chevy long box, built by a girl! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429956

12-09-2010, 12:31 AM	#14
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Glassing dash I see alright well now all I need to do is find out were I can get the glassing materials from what I read I just need to go to a boating shop or such and buy matting. How much matting should I get and how many layers of glass should I lay? Posted via Mobile Device



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