Cracked dash?

LILCBRA · Jun 27, 2019

Noobz347 posted this in the Fox forum, but I think it should be posted everywhere!! Maybe even throw it in a sticky, because this is awesome!!

How To Restore a Cracked Dashboard - This is worth a look

Replacement dash caps generally fit like :poo:: View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3wCdLJAPgE

www.stangnet.com

jozsefsz · Jun 27, 2019

On the II I think the available dash-caps (hard vinyl / plastic) actually look pretty good. It's a simple shaped dashpad so that probably helps. Certainly better than the carpet-style. Picture doesn't show it extremely well, but it's better than the repair I likely would have done and has the right vinyl texture.

LILCBRA · Jun 28, 2019

Yeah, the fabric fiber is about the only thing I'm not horribly crazy about. But if one were to fix the "structural" damage I wonder if it would be advantageous to repair like that then maybe take it to an upholsterer and have them wrap it in vinyl or leather. Or if someone could figure out a way to replicate the original texture, use the interior paints offered at parts stores like O'Reilly's. I've not seen the caps for our cars, but since my dash pad is now cracked pretty bad this is another option that I never thought of. I was basically under the impression that there were really only 2 options: buy the cap or buy a good used replacement.

2Blue2 · Jun 29, 2019

I have the mustang ii dash cap and it looks good. I've seen a dash with a similar repair as video and it cracked again in freezing weather.
I think repair as in video and having a upholstery guy wrap it would be a decent approach also.

LILCBRA · Feb 8, 2021

Resurrecting this thread because my dash pad is on my mind. A couple of you guys have these, right? Care to share pics and your method of install?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...0001&campid=5335821607&icep_item=331743058304

2Blue2 · Feb 8, 2021

Yo Bro! Hope this helps ya some.
Just sitting Loose the first year and falling off when you speed, hahaha.
Couple dots of clear 100% silicone (literally like 4)now hold it nice and can be removed from dash if needed but unbolts with dash so, no need.

LILCBRA · Feb 8, 2021

The big question, at least as far as I can tell, is did you need to do any kind of prep work to the original. I mean if you had a raised crack or if it was separating at a seam or whatever, did you or is it recommended to basically sand the original to a somewhat flat surface to install the cover? I don't really have any good pics of where I'm talking about for mine, and I'm just being lazy and don't want to go pull the cover to take one, but here are a few pics from last summer that kinda show what I mean.

2Blue2 · Feb 9, 2021

Mine had cracks too. I just pushed the big ridges down with my thumb and the cover has some extra room under it just for that.
If you look close you can see mine is looking more fatter than yours above the gauges.

LILCBRA · Feb 9, 2021

Maybe I'll pull the trigger on one of those at some point. I've always questioned what they actually looked like since I don't recall seeing one in anyone's car. It looks hardly noticeable in your pics.

2Blue2 · Feb 9, 2021

LILCBRA said:
looks hardly noticeable in your pics.

Were both doing headliners next

Enzio · Feb 9, 2021

I put dyno mat on the roof. Then headliner. Cold here.

LILCBRA · Feb 9, 2021

I had a couple friends share how cold it was this morning on ol bookface; -27, -30+ wind-chill. That's a 90 degree difference compared to the high here today - turned out being a high of 60 here. While I sometimes miss the snow, I don't miss temperatures like those.....

Enzio · Feb 10, 2021

Well I was fishing today because it was warm. -4. Then my heater for the portable shelter took a . I only got two small ones. Should be enough for dinner.

2Blue2 · Feb 11, 2021

Enzio said:
only got two small ones.

We want pictures!
So we can mock you about size and girth.

LILCBRA · Feb 11, 2021

2Blue2 said:
We want pictures!
So we can mock you about size and girth.

That's not very nice.....

Enzio · Feb 11, 2021

2Blue2 said:
We want pictures!
So we can mock you about size and girth.

Very funny! This one had to go back. Too big! I've had minnows larger than the others. No pics because people mock me.

2Blue2 · Feb 11, 2021

Enzio said:
minnows

LOOK OUT! MR FISH, HE"S RIGHT BEHIND YOU!

That is a good looking Walleye.
For such an outdoorsy guy shouldn't you have a big ole fat beard?
That fish makes you my hero for the day!
Keep up the good work Man of the Mountian! or laker, river or whatevers

Enzio · Feb 11, 2021

2Blue2 said:
LOOK OUT! MR FISH, HE"S RIGHT BEHIND YOU!

That is a good looking Walleye.
For such an outdoorsy guy shouldn't you have a big ole fat beard?
That fish makes you my hero for the day!
Keep up the good work Man of the Mountian! or laker, river or whatevers

That was a fun walleye to catch also. Shaved the beard off. Glad I'm a hero to someone, even for a day! The Old Man Outdoors.

2Blue2 · Feb 11, 2021

Enzio said:
The Old Man Outdoors.

The Old Man Outdoors!

I'll Get it right eventually but Man of the Mountain is funner to say.

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