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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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Dash pad crack - fix?

I know there are a million threads on fixing the cracks in the dash pads, but I'm just looking for a way to stop it from spreading. I attached a picture of it. This is the ONLY spot on the entire dash pad.

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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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Re: Dash pad crack - fix?

read this whole thread... the dash I have in my car had similar damage to yours

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...on-thread.html
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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Re: Dash pad crack - fix?

I actually have seen that thread before, I didn't think of it until now. I could just use that epoxy that you used. Where can I get it and what is it called?
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Re: Dash pad crack - fix?

evercoat maxim. a seller on ebay is selling it cheap at the moment. Let me know if you can't track it down and I'll find a you a link
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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Re: Dash pad crack - fix?

aw, here's the link... saves you the time of looking

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 08:49 PM
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Re: Dash pad crack - fix?

I had mine crack in the same place. Used some black RTV filled it in and smoothed it out with my finger.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Re: Dash pad crack - fix?

Thanks, I had actually just bought the link you posted. I'll post pics after I fix it.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Re: Dash pad crack - fix?

great! good luck. I love the spray on bedliner to cover the fix. it's the right color and texture for these pads
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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Re: Dash pad crack - fix?

Theres also a place in PA called "Color plus" they are a leather repair company. There is an article on thier site about repairing dashpads I was thinking of trying, looks promising. I've used thier leather products before on my Corvette and it was excellent.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Re: Dash pad crack - fix?

SEM has a texture spray that is probably a little better to use than bedlining.
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Re: Dash pad crack - fix?

To stop the crack you need to drill holes at the both ends of the crack before you repair it..goodluck
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Re: Dash pad crack - fix?

Do you think this would work to fill in cracks? I plan on wrapping my dash with simulated carbon fiber, instead of buying a new one, but I need something to hide the cracks so it's not seen through the carbon wrap
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