Modding my dash
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I'm confused. Is this going to be a cover over the OEM dash? If so- I get it. Or is this going to replace the OEM dash? If that's the case I don't think it will fit by using the dash as a mold. It will be too big. What am I missing?
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Safety Car
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Have you followed from the beginning post? hahaha
yes this will cover the OEM, making a direct replacement would be waaaayyyy above my abilities. Especially with all the mounting points this dash has.
yes this will cover the OEM, making a direct replacement would be waaaayyyy above my abilities. Especially with all the mounting points this dash has.
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not trying to be discouraging but I'm not seeing a good ending here. Though I hope I can say I'm wrong when you're done 
Get a good respirator your lungs will thank you.
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Safety Car
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Oh my gosh hahah I am Making a fiberglass cover to go over my dash then wrapping or having it painted in Carbon Fiber. At the same time I will disable and remove the pass. airbag.
Im sorry guys, Im not the fastest at this
Its a good learning experience too
Im sorry guys, Im not the fastest at this
Its a good learning experience too
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
He is making a "COVER" for the dash and he is going to do it in CF and gloss it too, perhaps!!!
Many forum members buy the "CHEESY" Carbon Fiber Stick on stuff for around the radio and dash, so why is it so hard to understand that he is making a excellent piece that is going to be a full and real Carbon Fiber cover for the whole dash?
It's not to hard, if you don't like what he is doing, to "UN-SUBSCRIBE" to the post, it is quite easy to do
Other than that wait to see the final result! I have made many things for myself and fabricated quite a few things too for my Vette in order to save money and time. And many on the forum here can attest to the things I have made. Why pay a absorbant price for a piece a vendor would make when you can do it yourself and at times better!
If a vendor was making it would that be better? Maybe a vendor will pick up this idea and buy it from himand we all will be paying alot of money to have the same thing
Sorry for the rant but DUDE give the guy a chance!
Keep up the good work powerjunky!!!!!
Thanks,Matt
Many forum members buy the "CHEESY" Carbon Fiber Stick on stuff for around the radio and dash, so why is it so hard to understand that he is making a excellent piece that is going to be a full and real Carbon Fiber cover for the whole dash?
It's not to hard, if you don't like what he is doing, to "UN-SUBSCRIBE" to the post, it is quite easy to do
Other than that wait to see the final result! I have made many things for myself and fabricated quite a few things too for my Vette in order to save money and time. And many on the forum here can attest to the things I have made. Why pay a absorbant price for a piece a vendor would make when you can do it yourself and at times better!
If a vendor was making it would that be better? Maybe a vendor will pick up this idea and buy it from himand we all will be paying alot of money to have the same thing
Sorry for the rant but DUDE give the guy a chance!
Keep up the good work powerjunky!!!!!
Thanks,Matt
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St. Jude Donor '10-'12, '25
He is making a "COVER" for the dash and he is going to do it in CF and gloss it too, perhaps!!!
Many forum members buy the "CHEESY" Carbon Fiber Stick on stuff for around the radio and dash, so why is it so hard to understand that he is making a excellent piece that is going to be a full and real Carbon Fiber cover for the whole dash?
It's not to hard, if you don't like what he is doing, to "UN-SUBSCRIBE" to the post, it is quite easy to do
Other than that wait to see the final result! I have made many things for myself and fabricated quite a few things too for my Vette in order to save money and time. And many on the forum here can attest to the things I have made. Why pay a absorbant price for a piece a vendor would make when you can do it yourself and at times better!
If a vendor was making it would that be better? Maybe a vendor will pick up this idea and buy it from himand we all will be paying alot of money to have the same thing
Sorry for the rant but DUDE give the guy a chance!
Keep up the good work powerjunky!!!!!
Thanks,Matt
Many forum members buy the "CHEESY" Carbon Fiber Stick on stuff for around the radio and dash, so why is it so hard to understand that he is making a excellent piece that is going to be a full and real Carbon Fiber cover for the whole dash?
It's not to hard, if you don't like what he is doing, to "UN-SUBSCRIBE" to the post, it is quite easy to do
Other than that wait to see the final result! I have made many things for myself and fabricated quite a few things too for my Vette in order to save money and time. And many on the forum here can attest to the things I have made. Why pay a absorbant price for a piece a vendor would make when you can do it yourself and at times better!
If a vendor was making it would that be better? Maybe a vendor will pick up this idea and buy it from himand we all will be paying alot of money to have the same thing
Sorry for the rant but DUDE give the guy a chance!
Keep up the good work powerjunky!!!!!
Thanks,Matt
Well said Matt! If your going to provide any additional comments (bad/good) at least read all the threads in a post before doing so. I think you're doing an excellent job. Not only showing us your progress, but also your mistakes and how you're correcting them. I can't wait to see the final product!
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Thanks Matt and Gr8Wht , Im actually debating on doing the top layer in CF, BUT in my experiece with CF hoods,if you get a hood and has cracks in it you basically kiss fixing it goodbye 
So Ive been thinking I either "try" to wrap this thing myself with the CF Vinyl, then clear it, OR see what American Hydrocarbon can do(except for the risk of shipping and the price to do it )
, Im actually debating on doing the top layer in CF, BUT in my experiece with CF hoods,if you get a hood and has cracks in it you basically kiss fixing it goodbye So Ive been thinking I either "try" to wrap this thing myself with the CF Vinyl, then clear it, OR see what American Hydrocarbon can do(except for the risk of shipping and the price to do it )
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Thanks Matt and Gr8Wht , Im actually debating on doing the top layer in CF, BUT in my experiece with CF hoods,if you get a hood and has cracks in it you basically kiss fixing it goodbye So Ive been thinking I either "try" to wrap this thing myself with the CF Vinyl, then clear it, OR see what American Hydrocarbon can do(except for the risk of shipping and the price to do it )
, Im actually debating on doing the top layer in CF, BUT in my experiece with CF hoods,if you get a hood and has cracks in it you basically kiss fixing it goodbye So Ive been thinking I either "try" to wrap this thing myself with the CF Vinyl, then clear it, OR see what American Hydrocarbon can do(except for the risk of shipping and the price to do it ) With you on what it will do if any weak points and a crack comes up. Really hope it does work out and can see how hard it is to do a job like this. Good luck glad to see you posting the work up like was said above from the other 2 guys... Robert
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From: Frederick, Maryland
PICTURE TIME!!!!!
Ok, LaurelBoy I got your pics or the car without the dash
and the soon to be ripped out ...
I cant even drive it right now(stupid slave)
This is where I used Jelly-resin to fix some spots
The "fixing" process of deleting the "handle"
Now after I sanded all that, I decided it would be best to layer the entire dash AGAIN with resin, to fill all dips, and regain the lines I want. This I will block sand for a nice flat surface, then add another layer of fiberglass but this time Ill use fiberglass cloth
Ok, LaurelBoy I got your pics or the car without the dash
and the soon to be ripped out ...
I cant even drive it right now
(stupid slave)This is where I used Jelly-resin to fix some spots
The "fixing" process of deleting the "handle"
Now after I sanded all that, I decided it would be best to layer the entire dash AGAIN with resin, to fill all dips, and regain the lines I want. This I will block sand for a nice flat surface, then add another layer of fiberglass but this time Ill use fiberglass cloth
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St. Jude Donor '11
Thanks for the pics Powerjunky. Man that looks so wild to me since I have fears just changing a light bulb. Looks like the project is coming along real good. The airbag might have some sale value. Are you still going to change the steering wheel?
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
Powerjunky man,
You are an animal I love this thread and project - I wish I were there to assist
Thanks,Matt
You are an animal
I love this thread and project - I wish I were there to assist Thanks,Matt
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I never realized you deleted your rear markers, nice!
I have a cool mod for this wheel too
Now to go outside and blocksand yaaaayyyy
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Safety Car
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PICTURE TIME!!!!! 
Block sanding was a joke. It kept getting gummed up s I switched to my dads palm sander:yesod: then we were in business. It took me only 1.5 hours to complete! Here's some shots of the smoothness haha...
Remember that harsh corner I kept having trouble with an I needed to fix it....
For a first timer I have to say not bad
Block sanding was a joke. It kept getting gummed up s I switched to my dads palm sander:yesod: then we were in business. It took me only 1.5 hours to complete! Here's some shots of the smoothness haha...
Remember that harsh corner I kept having trouble with an I needed to fix it....
For a first timer I have to say not bad
