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Dash cap and vinyl replacment, Any tricks to help? |
NJTom |
Mar 9 2017, 01:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 16-July 14 From: NJ Member No.: 17,643 Region Association: None |
I'm coming down the home stretch and getting around to misc odds and ends. I needed both new vinyl and dash cap. Both purchased from my new best friends 914Rubber. Has anyone done both the cap and vinyl and offer some advice? I'm a little leery of gluing anything. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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mepstein |
Mar 9 2017, 01:26 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,324 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I think there are a couple articles on both. Use painters tape and paper or plastic to mask off the area that doesn't get glue. Be patient and take your time on the dash pad. If you get frustrated, take a break and walk away. Get a small pen light or similar so you can see the studs while you are working the nuts off and on.
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Pursang |
Mar 9 2017, 02:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 19-January 13 From: Beaverton Member No.: 15,386 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
If you get frustrated, take a break and walk away. Excellent advice. Did my dash pad years ago and still remember the experience of tightening those friggen nylon nuts on the studs near the A pillars using just two fingertips and turning a flat at a time. Should be easier if your car is disassembled but don't be afraid to take your time. |
GaroldShaffer |
Mar 9 2017, 02:55 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
It looks like you have the wiper stuff removed from under the cowl, yes? Then if it were me I would just pull the metal dash frame from the car. That way you can get a good wrap around the frame in the vent areas and such. Yes it can be a PITA to pull the frame I know, but it may be a little less of a headache then trying to do it with the dash frame installed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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Alphaogre |
Mar 9 2017, 04:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 28-May 12 From: San Diego Member No.: 14,487 Region Association: Southern California |
I pulled the entire metal dash portion, its easier to pull out then the padded section, in my opinion, at least all bolts are facing the same way and are visible. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
It will be 10X easier and have a much better chance in looking good if you pull that metal dash section out. |
Mikey914 |
Mar 9 2017, 05:14 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,679 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Agreed if you can do it with the dash section out, much easier.
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NJTom |
Mar 9 2017, 07:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 16-July 14 From: NJ Member No.: 17,643 Region Association: None |
I think there are a couple articles on both. Use painters tape and paper or plastic to mask off the area that doesn't get glue. Be patient and take your time on the dash pad. If you get frustrated, take a break and walk away. Get a small pen light or similar so you can see the studs while you are working the nuts off and on. Thanks! |
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