Repairing dashboard

[SHOstuff]

Is there anything out there that'll repair my cracked dashboard? I would like to get rid of the cracks on there.

 

[SHOstuff]

So nobody has no solutions or ideas?

 

[zach44102]

dont think you can repair it, best drop in a new dash.

 

[93rev2sev]

This is a great question. With all of the advances in adhesives over the last 10-15 years, it seems like there should be someting that can make a great improvement on a cracked dash. If you find anything, let us know.

 

[TopGunnYFZ]

I thought there were dash pads on ebay. I thought that would of looked tacky so ,i just swapped in a good one from a jy car.

 

[platoribs]

If memory serves... there is a RTV type of substance that you color match, apply and cover in order to create the grain typically seen on these type of surfaces...

http://www.ehow.com/how_2077554_repair-cracks-dashboard.html

 

[SHOstuff]

dont think you can repair it, best drop in a new dash.

Thats a great suggestion but where would you get a brand new dashboard?

 

[93rev2sev]

Doing whats "best" and doing whats possible...A difference Zach is still learning about.

Zach, I'm assuming he's got a gen1. I assume this because gen2 dash boards don't have nearly the cracking problem seen with g1s. If he had a gen 2, your suggestion may have had at least a little merit since gen2 dashboards are pretty easy to find in decent condition. Gen1s on the other hand...are not.

 

[zach44102]

Doing whats "best" and doing whats possible...A difference Zach is still learning about.

Zach, I'm assuming he's got a gen1. I assume this because gen2 dash boards don't have nearly the cracking problem seen with g1s. If he had a gen 2, your suggestion may have had at least a little merit since gen2 dashboards are pretty easy to find in decent condition. Gen1s on the other hand...are not.

ok look around for a gen 1 dash....easy. junkyards. last time i checked SLO and SHO dashes are the same.

 

[93rev2sev]

Stop digging. Please.

Chances of finding an uncracked 20 year old dash (even a taurus), just by strolling up to the yard and having a look around is pretty slim. Then, try removing it and installing it without cracking it. It's just not on my list of things that are possible.

 

[zach44102]

Stop digging. Please.

Chances of finding an uncracked 20 year old dash (even a taurus), just by strolling up to the yard and having a look around is pretty slim. Then, try removing it and installing it without cracking it. It's just not on my list of things that are possible.

im sure there is a gen1 parts car somewhere with a good dash, i never asked but how bad is the crack and in what place is it in?

 

[SHOstuff]

Stop digging. Please.

Chances of finding an uncracked 20 year old dash (even a taurus), just by strolling up to the yard and having a look around is pretty slim. Then, try removing it and installing it without cracking it. It's just not on my list of things that are possible.

You're exactly right! Thats why I asked how to repair it.

 

[SHO Continental]

Stop digging. Please.

Chances of finding an uncracked 20 year old dash (even a taurus), just by strolling up to the yard and having a look around is pretty slim.

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[frosho]

You took all that and left the black door panels?

 

[jelloslug]

Stop digging. Please.

Chances of finding an uncracked 20 year old dash (even a taurus), just by strolling up to the yard and having a look around is pretty slim. Then, try removing it and installing it without cracking it. It's just not on my list of things that are possible.

I bought the last new Ford 90-91 Taurus dash in the system a few years ago and guess what, it crack in shipping. The only other real solution is to send a core to Just Dashes and have it rebuilt. That's about $750 plus shipping to and from.

 

[TopGunnYFZ]

I must have gotten lucky, strolled into parts galore found an all black 1G with mint interior. I stripped it all but the carpet, now I have a mint interior in my 1G

 

[93rev2sev]

You got very lucky, Rich. But being in Detroit affords the opportunity to find lots of cars. A lot more than the OPs area. I'd wager a guess that if you DID find a few g1s in houston, they'd have a high rate of dash cracks.

 

[jmpSHO2nd]

Is there anything out there that'll repair my cracked dashboard? I would like to get rid of the cracks on there.

Search for a company called DR. Vinyl, the can do all types of interior repairs. I used to work for them (now I am on my own) and I am almost positive there is a few franchises in Texas.
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[TopGunnYFZ]

You got very lucky, Rich. But being in Detroit affords the opportunity to find lots of cars. A lot more than the OPs area. I'd wager a guess that if you DID find a few g1s in houston, they'd have a high rate of dash cracks.

Right you are I didnt even look at where the OP was from.

 

[SHOstuff]

I must have gotten lucky, strolled into parts galore found an all black 1G with mint interior. I stripped it all but the carpet, now I have a mint interior in my 1G

How much did all that run you, if you don't mind?