Are dash caps any good?
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Are dash caps any good?
Hey now we're talkin'
That's just what was needed here an in depth removal and restore and install instruction. Thanks!!
The idea of the silicone is much less labor intensive than my foam idea as well.
By the way I wasn't aware of the screws on the front edge of the pad either. I'm glad you made us all aware of them.
The job will go much faster for me with these insights, Thanks.
Hawkeye
That's just what was needed here an in depth removal and restore and install instruction. Thanks!!
The idea of the silicone is much less labor intensive than my foam idea as well.
By the way I wasn't aware of the screws on the front edge of the pad either. I'm glad you made us all aware of them.
The job will go much faster for me with these insights, Thanks.
Hawkeye
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Are dash caps any good?
Just a couple more thoughts,
Thom in regards to the sanding of the stiff foam. A fine sand paper and light touch is required. Then it will sand like balsa wood, quickly and smoothly.
I have a question about the silicone fill. once it cured how much shrinkage occured and were additional layers required to build it up?
The mention of taking care during install avoiding wrinkles.
Is the cover a thin material? It sounds as if it is.
That has me thinking I'll want to get my dash shaped well while it's removed to get the best look when done.
I assume the new cover is installed while you have the dash pad out of the truck.
Hawkeye
Thom in regards to the sanding of the stiff foam. A fine sand paper and light touch is required. Then it will sand like balsa wood, quickly and smoothly.
I have a question about the silicone fill. once it cured how much shrinkage occured and were additional layers required to build it up?
The mention of taking care during install avoiding wrinkles.
Is the cover a thin material? It sounds as if it is.
That has me thinking I'll want to get my dash shaped well while it's removed to get the best look when done.
I assume the new cover is installed while you have the dash pad out of the truck.
Hawkeye
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Are dash caps any good?
I don't believe repairs to the old dash are needed if you install a dashcap, but it's probably better to do so. A couple of applications works great because it does indeed shrink a bit. It adheres well to the old foam, and seems to match it in pliability.
The dashcap is glued to the old dashpad in a specific configuration, because if you just smear glue all over it and install, then when the dash gets hot or cold the dashcap will swell and have high and low spots.. I recall the pad being glued fore and aft, but that is why I said read the directions.
The glue comes with the dashpad. I glued mine on with the dashpad off, and I recommend it to others. I just got some good duct tape and taped it on while the glue dried.
The glue is the good kind of raw silicone.. the kind that burns your nose...
The dashcap is glued to the old dashpad in a specific configuration, because if you just smear glue all over it and install, then when the dash gets hot or cold the dashcap will swell and have high and low spots.. I recall the pad being glued fore and aft, but that is why I said read the directions.
The glue comes with the dashpad. I glued mine on with the dashpad off, and I recommend it to others. I just got some good duct tape and taped it on while the glue dried.
The glue is the good kind of raw silicone.. the kind that burns your nose...
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Are dash caps any good?
One word of caution regarding expanding foam: When it expands it creates a fair degree of pressure. If you get it between your existing dash cover and the dash material it'll make a BIG ol' bubble!
Just a note of caution.
Just a note of caution.
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Are dash caps any good?
I remember seeing an ad in petersons 4x4 for a company that would take and rebuild and revinyl your old dasboard to factory new condition. I dont remember the name of the company but I will try to find it . Mabey someone else has seen the ad, just a thought if you are trying for the total restored look.
"bowties in the rearview mirror"
"bowties in the rearview mirror"
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Are dash caps any good?
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 31-Mar-02 AT 01:16 PM (EST)]Yeah, that place is called "Just Dashes" and I think it's www.justdashes.com
You can plan to spend about 300 bucks or so.....
I can't understand why everyone is so resistant to the dash cap?
Folks, these caps are cheap, they go in easy, they look excellent, and last well.
You can plan to spend about 300 bucks or so.....
I can't understand why everyone is so resistant to the dash cap?
Folks, these caps are cheap, they go in easy, they look excellent, and last well.
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