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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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crack in dash can it be fixed??

hey i bought a used f 350 but it has a 2 inch crack in the dash.is there anyway to fill in the crack or fix it at all?or do i have to replace the dash with a new dash?i dont want to cover it with a dash pad or cover i dont like the way those look..how much is a new dash or junk yard one and how hard are they to replace?any info will help thanks
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:23 AM
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first of all, what year is it?? i know they make stuff to "fill" and "fix" that kinda thing..not sure how well it works tho. as far as a new dash that greatly depends on what year you have, and trim package..ie XLT, lairet, ect..
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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Yeah, it can probably be fixed. We had a nice chunk missing/crack in the dash of the 75 Trans Am and we took the vehicle to a guy who was able to repair it so that it looks like new. Check the upholstery shops in your area.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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I had a crackin the dash of my '83 and used bondo to fill it in and and painted the whole dash with interior paint. Turned out pretty good
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Don't get pulled over with crack in your dash!


OK, anyway, I have seen of the bondo thing before and it seems to work out pretty well. They key is eithe rmatching the color of the dash or a good repaint (which I suggest).
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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**** bought up a company doing a lot of those repair kits.
Repair Products

Most places should be able to get them, and **** usually puts out pretty nice stuff.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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sorry the trucks a 96 f 350 its not an xlt its just a plain old xl
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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really i didnt know upholstery shops could fix a plastic dash?i will check thanks
 
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Vinyl repair person will fix it so it's gone also puntures in leather.
 
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