[beastmaster]

Just your typical dash cracks, wanted too see if anyone has tried something, and has some pics, before i experiment on a customers dash. The dash was brought in mint condition upon install and fitting, it split in the common area, paid alot for it too. Shipping from Canada and the time in transit. Give me your ideals, thanks.

[paint guy]

There are vinyl repair kits usually available at home improvement stores,sometimes fabric supply and/or auto stores that consist of different colors of liquid "vinyl"(for lack of a better term)along with grain paper to simulate the grain of the vinyl.You must mix 2 or more colors to achieve the correct shade(unless your dash is black,of course)then apply the liquid,cover with the proper grain paper,and apply heat via an iron.With a little practice,I have been able to make repairs that are almost virtually undetectable.good luck.

[beastmaster]

Years ago i believe i purchased one of those kits from Eastwood, and it was cheesy i think i still have the little iron that look like a small round mirror. That was one of my options, but to find a better qualitiy of a kit. thanks for your input.

[69Customs]

x2 with paint guy. I have a dash that needs repaired and that was what was recommended by the guy I got the dash from. He said it would hold up on the dash better than areas like a seat that is constantly flexing.
I was hoping someone else would respone with experience with this.

[bob ulisny]

I just had my 70 dash cracks repaired and re-dyed by a guy from pottstown pa looks great charged me 200.00 and that included re-dying the kick panels I see you are in wilmington which isn't too far his number is 610-970-2897

[Half-Inch Stud]

Are you committed to repainting (the whole pad) with a colored vinyl-spray?

[beastmaster]

Originally Posted by bob ulisny

I just had my 70 dash cracks repaired and re-dyed by a guy from pottstown pa looks great charged me 200.00 and that included re-dying the kick panels I see you are in wilmington which isn't too far his number is 610-970-2897

Hello, Bob you would.nt happen to be able to post some pics, i will definitely call this guy, but would like like to see the end product if possible. Yeah Pottstown no problem thanks.


While doing this reply i called him and left a message.

[bob ulisny]

I will try to get some pics won't be until next week you get a chance give me a call 610 935 2522

[gtome]

You may be able to call a car dealership. While I worked at one, the service guy cut the dash with a razor blade doing a R&R on a windshield. They had a guy come fix it that did the interior repairs, and I couldnt even find it (and I saw the cut before it was fixed. This was a tan dash as well.

[beastmaster]

Originally Posted by bob ulisny

I will try to get some pics won't be until next week you get a chance give me a call 610 935 2522

Ok, Bob thanks call u next week sometime.

[bob ulisny]

agree with gtome, check with car dealerships for vinyl repair guys, thats how I found mine, he does several dealers in the area

[68bird400HO]

I have used my local Dr. Vinyl to fix a few small cracks in my dash and it was undetectable. This a global franchise. They were very reasonable in price too. You can search the site to find a local office.

http://www.drvinyl.com/

Another option is that SEM makes a flexible vinyl repair product.

[bob ulisny]

I've attached the pictures of the dash

[beastmaster]

Thanks Bob, for the info on getting the repairs done, through Chris, he did a good job!

[bob ulisny]

looks good glad you are happy I will keep you informed about my carpet install

[merlin5353]

Learning a LOT from this forum. Woulda never thought about this. I was planning to 'cap' my black dash. After I get the WHITE contact paper peeled off! Yikes. Oh, well, I knew it was gonna be a project.

[mkling]

How much was Dr. Vinyl to do a crack repair? I have a crack in my dash that is holding me up for finishing my interior since I cant decide what to do with it. I may try patching it myself unless Dr. Vinyl is fairly cheap. I plan on painting/Dye the dash along with the rest of the interior.

[beastmaster]

Originally Posted by bob ulisny

I just had my 70 dash cracks repaired and re-dyed by a guy from pottstown pa looks great charged me 200.00 and that included re-dying the kick panels I see you are in wilmington which isn't too far his number is 610-970-2897

"mkling" Here's his number if your from this area, he charged me 180.00 for dash only. Trying to do the work yourself been there not worth the effort.

[68bird400HO]

Originally Posted by mkling

How much was Dr. Vinyl to do a crack repair? I have a crack in my dash that is holding me up for finishing my interior since I cant decide what to do with it. I may try patching it myself unless Dr. Vinyl is fairly cheap. I plan on painting/Dye the dash along with the rest of the interior.

Depends on the size of the crack. He charge me around $100 to fix a few smaller cracks and flatten out the top edge (as good as he could) on mine that was rolled up. I have since found this stuff (see link) which I think is the same thing he uses. It fills and adheres and is sandable and you can texture it. For the texture, I am playing with that now. I smeared a thick coat of bathroom silicone over an area of my dash (3" x 3" or so). When it dries I should be able to peel it off and have a perfect imprint of the texture of the dash which I can now use to texture the repair area.

http://www.urethanesupply.com/mm5/me...Category_Code=

[vidguy]

Great idea! DO let us know what happens!