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How do I fix this Dash??
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From: MO
How do I fix this Dash? - FOLLOW UP- With Picture
I been looking at this on my '78 dash since I bought it and it really bothers me. The dash isn't cracked. It looks like a section of the dash cover was cut out?
Is there any way to fix this without replacing the dash?
FOLLOW UP BELOW:
Used 80TEXASC3's advice and tried the CA glue. It took me about 3 days of slowly building up the thin layers of the glue and sanding, but I think it going to turn out pretty good. I just put a coat of painted on the damaged area for now and it's looking pretty good. Alittle more sanding and once I repaint the entire dash I think it will be good as new. I want to give a big thanks to 80TEXASC3 and everyone else that helped. This forum shows, once again, that is more valuable to have than any repair manual ever could be!
Last edited by kermit1654; Sep 4, 2004 at 03:58 PM.
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Originally Posted by kermit1654
I been looking at this on my '78 dash since I bought it and it really bothers me. The dash isn't cracked. It looks like a section of the dash cover was cut out?
Is there any way to fix this without replacing the dash?
I had a similar issue with my previous dash... use some CA "gap filling" glue to seal and create a smooth surface... then you will have to redye the entire dash if you want a perfect match. Is a lot of work but it works.
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There are vinyl repair places who might be able to do it
The problem is that I have seen mixed results, sometimes looking good and sometimes still visible. Hopefully, a good shop would be able to fill it in fairly well. Matching color is often problematic, too. It is worth a try before you go to the trouble of replacing the dash.
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Originally Posted by 68/70Vette
What is "CA" glue? If CA glue is it's only name, where can I buy or order it? Thanks. I'd like to try it.
