What should I use to repair my dashboard?
Apply Padded Dash Filler over the repair, several inches on either side of the welded area to bury the edges of the v-grooved area. Sand filler with 80 grit, then 180 grit sandpaper.
What kind of filler to use on cracked dashboard?
Apply Padded Dash Filler over the repair, several inches on either side of the welded area to bury the edges of the v-grooved area. Sand filler with 80 grit, then 180 grit sandpaper. When finished, the filler should still cover the edges of the vinyl so as to keep them buried under the filler.
How do you repair a broken car dash?
The vinyl is puckered at each edge, which will require a fairly wide repair. This drawing shows a cross section of the damaged dash with the split vinyl curling up and the cratered out foam underneath. This is the first step of the repair sequence – opening up the crack and removing the curled up vinyl.
What to use to repair a 280Z dashboard?
Apply 1060FP Filler Prep to the area that will be filled. Mix 2050-9 Padded Dash Filler with cream hardener. Mix completely until the putty turns a uniform color. Apply Padded Dash Filler over the repair, several inches on either side of the welded area to bury the edges of the v-grooved area. Sand filler with 80 grit, then 180 grit sandpaper.
What should I use to repair a cracked dashboard?
A cracked dashboard indicates a structural issue beyond mere leather or vinyl filler. Furthermore, most dashes are either rigid plastic or vinyl laminated to a thick foam pad. Neither can be sub-patched. A flexible epoxy is the best solution. We recommend SEM Dual-Mix™ Multi-Plastic Repair Material (part# 39847). Trim/shave away any lifting edges.
How much does it cost to fix a cracked dash pad?
Install looks pretty easy, just some glue/careful application of the new dash pad/cover… Mine waited to crack for about three months after the recall expired…I’m using a dash mat to cover my crack. About $$60-70. for a high quality one.
What kind of filler do you use for a dashboard repair?
Mix 2050-9 Padded Dash Filler with cream hardener. Mix completely until the putty turns a uniform color. Apply Padded Dash Filler over the repair, several inches on either side of the welded area to bury the edges of the v-grooved area. Sand filler with 80 grit, then 180 grit sandpaper.
How do you put padded dash filler on a car?
Use a spreader to apply the Padded Dash Filler to the damaged area. Allow time for the Padded Dash Filler to cure. Sand it smooth starting with 180 grit sandpaper and then 320 grit sand paper. This is how it looks after sanding smooth the Padded Dash Filler. Spray on Flextex VT. You may want to spray the texture coating on something else first.