Dash Pad Covers?
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Cruising somewhere in St. Louis, Missouri
Dash Pad Covers?
Has anyone used a dash pad cover instead of replacing the dash pad itself. Pictures would be great to see too.
any pros or cons... interested in your opinions.
any pros or cons... interested in your opinions.
Last edited by luerja; Jun 19, 2008 at 02:00 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Hanover Maryland
This is the install I did on a 81 Vette with a cracked dash. It looks incredible. Follow the directions and use a razor blade to bevel the edges of the cracks to get rid of the raised parts where it cracked. I dyed the edge to match the interior using Corvette America Interior Dye.
Bought this one from E-Bay
Bought this one from E-Bay
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Manhattan Beach Ca
Sorry no pics, but I've used a top cover for 6 years now to protect against sun damage. My dash is still in good shape but this cover is like a piece of carpet on top. Only bad thing is it shifts around during acceleration but goes back in place right after. Not a big deal really.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Schererville IN
This is the install I did on a 81 Vette with a cracked dash. It looks incredible. Follow the directions and use a razor blade to bevel the edges of the cracks to get rid of the raised parts where it cracked. I dyed the edge to match the interior using Corvette America Interior Dye.
Bought this one from E-Bay
Bought this one from E-Bay
My old dash looks great except for the two wings on the end of the top outside of the speakers. They are both broke off. I cut the replacement cap with a utility knife down the crease between the black section and the color section. I plan to just install the 3 black sections. This way you don't see any joint as it will fall in the crack/seam. Test fit it looks perfect. Much cheaper than $400 for a new dash.
As for the complete caps that also cover the front, I've read they do not line up all to well.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Arlington texas
I had one on mine but have removed it for other reasons. It fit great and I actually didnt realize it was just a cover until I started removing it. It glues on so the fit is really good if you do it rt.
