96 Dash Pad
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Heel & Toe
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From: Palm City FL
96 Dash Pad
The front edge of the dash pad (edge closest to the windshield) in my 96 is lifting slightly on the passenger side. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this? It isn't very noticeable but I do enter the car in local shows. I've checked around for a dash pad but can't find one for the 96.
I live in South Florida (Martin County) so if anyone out there can recommend a reputable upolstery shop in the area, that would be
I live in South Florida (Martin County) so if anyone out there can recommend a reputable upolstery shop in the area, that would be
Melting Slicks
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I have a way to recondition the top pads, I have done it on all my C4's. The pad is discontinued from GM. Its a large part to ship but if you will send it to me in Alabama, I will fix it for you N/C.
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '06
I have a way to recondition the top pads, I have done it on all my C4's. The pad is discontinued from GM. Its a large part to ship but if you will send it to me in Alabama, I will fix it for you N/C.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Houston TX
I have a way to recondition the top pads, I have done it on all my C4's. The pad is discontinued from GM. Its a large part to ship but if you will send it to me in Alabama, I will fix it for you N/C.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Decatur, Alabama
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Heel & Toe
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From: Palm City FL
I have a way to recondition the top pads, I have done it on all my C4's. The pad is discontinued from GM. Its a large part to ship but if you will send it to me in Alabama, I will fix it for you N/C.
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I used a black weatherstipping adheasive to fix my '96. You need to follow direction closely (coat both sided, let dry about 30 minutes, re-coat one side). I used small hand clamps I had bought at Home Depot to clamp it and used paint stir sticks to even out the pressure. This will slightly crush the dash but it will come back out after about a day. By the way, I left the clamps on for 24 hours to make sure it dried well.
It has held now for several months.
I have also fabricated an aluminum trim piece for the passenger side to hold it if it comes back loose. I'll make one for the drivers side if needed. I used 3/8" screen door frame. I cut it to a 'U' shape with a drimmel tool, curved it with a hammer and painted it with black trim paint.
It has held now for several months.
I have also fabricated an aluminum trim piece for the passenger side to hold it if it comes back loose. I'll make one for the drivers side if needed. I used 3/8" screen door frame. I cut it to a 'U' shape with a drimmel tool, curved it with a hammer and painted it with black trim paint.
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Greg
Melting Slicks
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From: Decatur, Alabama
Very interesting! I suspect you will have a lot of work if you have come up with a way to get good results. Will you be rebonding the foam to the ABS substrate along the line where delamination has occurred? Can you correct the vinyl cover which has hardened and curled from UV exposure and heat?
Greg
Greg
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Heel & Toe
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From: Palm City FL
I used a black weatherstipping adheasive to fix my '96. You need to follow direction closely (coat both sided, let dry about 30 minutes, re-coat one side). I used small hand clamps I had bought at Home Depot to clamp it and used paint stir sticks to even out the pressure. This will slightly crush the dash but it will come back out after about a day. By the way, I left the clamps on for 24 hours to make sure it dried well.
It has held now for several months.
I have also fabricated an aluminum trim piece for the passenger side to hold it if it comes back loose. I'll make one for the drivers side if needed. I used 3/8" screen door frame. I cut it to a 'U' shape with a drimmel tool, curved it with a hammer and painted it with black trim paint.
It has held now for several months.
I have also fabricated an aluminum trim piece for the passenger side to hold it if it comes back loose. I'll make one for the drivers side if needed. I used 3/8" screen door frame. I cut it to a 'U' shape with a drimmel tool, curved it with a hammer and painted it with black trim paint.
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