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grs · 06-13-2011, 10:42 PM

Are LMC"s dash pad covers any good. Do you have to tape then down? I don't want to ruin the dash pad.

grs · 06-14-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by grs

Are LMC"s dash pad covers any good. Do you have to tape then down? I don't want to ruin the dash pad.

I ordered one from LMC today. I will take a chance.

flamingbig10 · 06-14-2011, 07:13 PM

I've had mine for about 4 years and it has held up well, for a wile I had the cover just sitting on top of the pad but every time I would punch it, it would end up in my lap so I glued it down with the supplied adhesive

grs · 06-14-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

I've had mine for about 4 years and it has held up well, for a wile I had the cover just sitting on top of the pad but every time I would punch it, it would end up in my lap so I glued it down with the supplied adhesive

I have a 305 V8. I don't think it will move if I punch it. Will the adhesive ruin the padded dash? My dash is old , but not cracked.

bigwheel15 · 06-14-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by grs

I have a 305 V8. I don't think it will move if I punch it. Will the adhesive ruin the padded dash? My dash is old , but not cracked.

If its not cracked why the decision to cover it?

grs · 06-14-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwheel15

If its not cracked why the decision to cover it?

Plan to move to Texas. Don't want the sun to give it cancer. LOL. It is a little warped right now.

y5mgisi · 06-14-2011, 08:49 PM

I have one. It fits to an acceptable level. Pretty obvious that its there, but sure looks better then my original on that is cracked out beyond repair!

rayfinseats · 06-14-2011, 09:22 PM

The supplied adhesive is just like silicone gasket maker I believe. We used to install them with silicone.

tucsonjwt · 06-15-2011, 12:53 AM

If you have never had a dash pad cover you should see one installed in person before you buy one. They are really just a piece of plastic glued to the top of your dash. They are not a snug OEM type look at all. I made the mistake of buying an Accuform brand cover which itself cracked and did not fit the original dash very well. They are designed to be "tacked" to the dash at a few points around the openings with silicone and "float" over the rest of the dash so it will not buckle up in the heat - so the pad will "puff up" in non-glued areas. Accuform sent me a replacement but I have not installed it yet because I presume it will do the same thing. These caps are better than a falling apart stock dash but I think your money is better spent on a restoration of the existing dash, even if it does not turn out perfect. Some guys posting here have used bondo to fill cracks and recovered/painted the OEM dash and they look OK to me. See pics.

pmpski_1 · 06-15-2011, 01:47 AM

Anyone have pics of just the carpeted covers that go over the dash?

grs · 06-15-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pmpski_1

Anyone have pics of just the carpeted covers that go over the dash?

I ordered a carpet cover one from LMC. Will try to post a pic when it comes in.

rayfinseats · 06-16-2011, 12:40 AM

I have had excellent results with the Coverlay brand. I wouldn't buy any other brand. They fit great and I think are guaranteed not to crack.

tucsonjwt · 06-16-2011, 04:22 AM

Accuform is guaranteed not to crack also. So, when they crack, they send you another one. I would rather not have to pry the first one off, scrape off the silicone, and try to install another one. I don't see how any of these covers can be a tight, OEM looking fit - they have to be able to expand/contract, move around. I'm not criticizing anyone's choice, just discovered that a piece of plastic glued to the dash is not for me.

West Texas Z · 06-16-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pmpski_1

Anyone have pics of just the carpeted covers that go over the dash?

This is a REALLY bad cell phone pic but it looks great in person. Simple cheap fix.

flamingbig10 · 06-16-2011, 08:52 PM

mine

CaliDude76 · 06-17-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pmpski_1

Anyone have pics of just the carpeted covers that go over the dash?

Here's mine...

rayfinseats · 06-18-2011, 01:47 AM

I remember the first one I put in a 280Z. It fit perfect and looked great. You couldn't even tell it was there.

grs · 06-18-2011, 02:00 PM

Here is my carpeted dash pad cover. I painted my dash pad so I don't want to use the velcro they give to attach it to the dash. Any ideas?

grs · 06-18-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliDude76

Here's mine...

Where did you get your cover? I like it better then the one I got.

CaliDude76 · 06-20-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by grs

Where did you get your cover? I like it better then the one I got.

sent you a p.m. with the info

06-13-2011, 10:42 PM	#1
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Dash pad cover Are LMC"s dash pad covers any good. Do you have to tape then down? I don't want to ruin the dash pad.

06-14-2011, 07:13 PM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Dash pad cover I've had mine for about 4 years and it has held up well, for a wile I had the cover just sitting on top of the pad but every time I would punch it, it would end up in my lap so I glued it down with the supplied adhesive __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-14-2011, 08:49 PM	#7
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Dash pad cover I have one. It fits to an acceptable level. Pretty obvious that its there, but sure looks better then my original on that is cracked out beyond repair!

06-14-2011, 09:22 PM	#8
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: Dash pad cover The supplied adhesive is just like silicone gasket maker I believe. We used to install them with silicone.

06-15-2011, 12:53 AM	#9
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Dash pad cover If you have never had a dash pad cover you should see one installed in person before you buy one. They are really just a piece of plastic glued to the top of your dash. They are not a snug OEM type look at all. I made the mistake of buying an Accuform brand cover which itself cracked and did not fit the original dash very well. They are designed to be "tacked" to the dash at a few points around the openings with silicone and "float" over the rest of the dash so it will not buckle up in the heat - so the pad will "puff up" in non-glued areas. Accuform sent me a replacement but I have not installed it yet because I presume it will do the same thing. These caps are better than a falling apart stock dash but I think your money is better spent on a restoration of the existing dash, even if it does not turn out perfect. Some guys posting here have used bondo to fill cracks and recovered/painted the OEM dash and they look OK to me. See pics. Attached Images

06-15-2011, 01:47 AM	#10
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: Dash pad cover Anyone have pics of just the carpeted covers that go over the dash? __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20

06-16-2011, 12:40 AM	#12
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: Dash pad cover I have had excellent results with the Coverlay brand. I wouldn't buy any other brand. They fit great and I think are guaranteed not to crack. Last edited by rayfinseats; 06-16-2011 at 12:41 AM.

06-16-2011, 04:22 AM	#13
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Dash pad cover Accuform is guaranteed not to crack also. So, when they crack, they send you another one. I would rather not have to pry the first one off, scrape off the silicone, and try to install another one. I don't see how any of these covers can be a tight, OEM looking fit - they have to be able to expand/contract, move around. I'm not criticizing anyone's choice, just discovered that a piece of plastic glued to the dash is not for me.

06-16-2011, 08:52 PM	#15
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Dash pad cover mine __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-18-2011, 01:47 AM	#17
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: Dash pad cover I remember the first one I put in a 280Z. It fit perfect and looked great. You couldn't even tell it was there. Last edited by rayfinseats; 06-20-2011 at 09:48 PM.

06-18-2011, 02:00 PM	#18
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: Dash pad cover Here is my carpeted dash pad cover. I painted my dash pad so I don't want to use the velcro they give to attach it to the dash. Any ideas? Attached Images Last edited by grs; 06-18-2011 at 02:01 PM.



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