dash repair question

[SimonG]

So I have these items:
1 pretty screwed up dash
1 replacement dash mat

Do I have this right:
Clean old dash
use spray adhesive (such as Loke tite?)
apply new dash mat, add weight for pressure and let it set?

 

[combatmech]

When I did mine, I used C clamps in places it didnt sit right. LOTS of RTV!!! I'd stay away from the spray stuff, might not bond in areas that the cover does not come into contact with the original dash.
Good luck

 

[SimonG]

Thanks I appreciate it combat mech, whats RTV?

 

[Buzz]

rtv= silicone or gasket maker. can get it at any parts store.
how is the deer hunting going? any luck yet?

 

[combatmech]

Silicone sealant would be a better term for it. You can get it at most auto parts stores. I ended up using the clear stuff. Dont recall how much I used.

 

[SimonG]

Thanks Buzz
I havent even been out yet! between work and trying to gt my hunting vehicle going

 

[SimonG]

thanks mech gives me something to do tomorrow

 

[epitts]

Only put on the edge and around openings such as vent and speak. I glued mine on with the dash out and used clamps with wood between. Make sure you clean the old dash good and sand down any breaks that stick up.

 

[SimonG]

Is there any way or thing to put on the dash to even out the pieces? like a tape to even out the bumps and depressions?

 

[ralbelt]

If the bumps are caused by the original pad lifting I would slice the bumps and insert contact cement to glue them down. Depressions can be filled with body filler, as usual surface prep will result in a better final product.

 

[cpf240]

Man, I wish my dash pad looked that good! Mine is more not there than there. We are hoping to find a decent one in the junk yard. I will be very interested to see how this works out for you.

Edited to add pics ( still think I can just cover it with vinyl? )

 

[SPCWarning]

Man, I wish my dash pad looked that good! Mine is more not there than there. We are hoping to find a decent one in the junk yard. I will be very interested to see how this works out for you.

If you can't find one at the junkyard, you can cover it yourself with vinyl, using RTV Silicone or liquid nails. Mine didn't turn out perfect, but had I taken my time it could have been much straighter. (I was in a hurry).........but hey, no more cracked dash!

 

[SimonG]

hmmmm think I got the wrong dash mat/pad.

 

[SimonG]

Ok
Im having to do this **** thing in stages, the replacement pad/matt doesnt fit exactly right so I have to glue and clamp section by section

 

[epitts]

The cover I got was by coverlay and was a perfect fit.

Here is the link for the cover http://www.coverlaymfg.com/store.ph...over-18-601-save-10-when-purchased-as-a-combo

 

[quickfarms]

nice

 

[jdeoliveira74]

can we just recover it with new foam and vinyl

 

[epitts]

can we just recover it with new foam and vinyl

See post #12 above, seem like alot of work when you can just glue on a new cover.

 

[jdeoliveira74]

See post #12 above, seem like alot of work when you can just glue on a new cover.

I had a car shop were we used to do a lot of custom work interior and so on. I may try to attempt to re cover my and see how it comes out. maybe it will work ! Its pretty flat shouldnt be too hard

 

[bguy193]

LMC Truck makes a direct replacement...... LMC Truck Parts - Page 95 Good company I've dealt with them in the past on restorations. Thought you CUCV guys might like to know. They also cary a lot of other hard to find peices like door components, dash bezels, and so forth. Hope this helps somebody.
Happy Trucking