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06-28-2012, 07:35 PM
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recovering my dashpad
ok guys, i was going to just buy a dash cover from lmc but i dont have 130 dollars, but what i do have is a gallon of bondo, spray adhesive and fabric and an imagination so im going to try and recover my dash, pictures to follow!!!!!
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06-28-2012, 08:18 PM
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Re: recovering my dashpad
Good luck. Just a suggestion: when you reinstall the dash pad get some new clips from LMC or elsewhere (and maybe an extra one or two) so your pad will fit more snugly to the dash frame. Those clips tend to stretch out over the years and don't always grip very well.
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06-28-2012, 08:36 PM
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Re: recovering my dashpad
thanks for the advice man!!
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06-29-2012, 02:01 AM
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Re: recovering my dashpad
ill be watching this. id like to see how you do it. take progress pics and such if you can please!
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06-29-2012, 02:05 AM
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Re: recovering my dashpad
Sure man! No problem
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06-29-2012, 03:42 PM
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Re: recovering my dashpad
so i put a skim coat of bondo over the entire dash! heres a picture
now im working on attaching the foam and the fabric today ill put more pictures up as i finish it! |
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06-29-2012, 06:56 PM
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Re: recovering my dashpad
here it is with the fabric glued on, you can see where i got sloppy with the bondo, but all in all im very impressed and happy with it!
also still havent cut the holes for the ac vent and the trim |
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07-01-2012, 06:57 AM
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Re: recovering my dashpad
Well I have two, I might gie it a try on one of mine. Ther use to be a guy on here that done a fantastic job. I tried to buy one his and he sold the one I had wanted. I tried several times to get him to make me, now I can't even get in touch with him.
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07-01-2012, 09:47 AM
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Re: recovering my dashpad
it would be worth it to pull the fabric off and sand the bondo smooth.
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07-01-2012, 11:14 AM
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07-01-2012, 12:45 PM
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Re: recovering my dashpad
Ya I'm starting to think that as well, I didn't think the fabric was going to lay on so smooth, might as well pull off the fabric and get it perfect!
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07-01-2012, 12:51 PM
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