dash board restoration, dont throw that away |
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dash board restoration, dont throw that away |
sean_v8_914 |
Apr 14 2015, 01:30 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
I’m sure I have said this many times before. “I wish I hadn’t thrown that away”. I tossed much better cores than these pictures I’m about to post here.
Crack free dash is like saying rust free chassis. Early cores are even harder to come by. The cores have gotten so bad that they are not even stiff enough to handle once removed from the car. It’s like the patient is not strong enough to survive the surgery. I have had to get a little more creative to make these viable for a re-covering. They have to be stiff so I can stretch the cover. They have to be smooth cause who wants to see a lumpy dash. I tested various materials in long term sun exposure. Most shrink, crack or puff up under the vinyl when they get hot. I settled on a glass stranded polyester/epoxy resin blend. But even that is not enough. Lots of sagging gauge hoods now. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Mikey914 |
Apr 14 2015, 05:34 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
The texture can only be achieved by using a vinyl to wrap. The correct texture is a thermally formable material just like factory used. There are some stretchable vinyls that are commercially available, but I thought you were already using them.
I can get you a source if you don't have one. The problem is that its difficult to work with. We had recovered these in the past, and found that the labor required to remanufacture a dash with shipping Bach and forth, left very little room for any margin. So we discontinued doing them. Let me know if I can be of any help. By the way. There is only one part number for these, I haven't seen an early vs late. Do you know the difference in measurement between them in the glove box area? Mark |
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