How To Recover A Dashboard - Vinyl, Leather

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Daniel Engling

Daniel Engling

Күн бұрын

TheCousinDan shows you how to recover a dashboard with new vinyl. Restore old cars and trucks with this handy skill!

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@juliaderienzo9893
@juliaderienzo9893 5 жыл бұрын
You inspired me. I actually reupholstered my dashboard. Turned out like shit and it took me a week, but I couldn’t have done it without this video. Thank you!
@jaywholoveseveryone1721
@jaywholoveseveryone1721 2 жыл бұрын
😂❤
@air_cooled_andy
@air_cooled_andy 8 ай бұрын
😂
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 8 ай бұрын
The effort is awesome!
@mfr5725
@mfr5725 8 ай бұрын
A+ for effort 👌 😂
@EricSepulveda
@EricSepulveda 5 ай бұрын
Lol
@alextheromanian
@alextheromanian 9 жыл бұрын
this kid did a more of a creative and better job than half the dudes on youtube who do tutorials on how to fix dashes. props on making something look good again!
@jaggass
@jaggass 6 жыл бұрын
I know those other type of dashboard repairs are horrible. Recovering is the only way of doing it properly.
@davidross5031
@davidross5031 3 жыл бұрын
TRUEE. SMH at those people
@henrikjohnsen4403
@henrikjohnsen4403 2 жыл бұрын
This dashboard is so easy to do. He should try a supra Mk4. I will bet my right ball he would give up.
@adrianalvarenga6877
@adrianalvarenga6877 2 жыл бұрын
Indeed.
@estebanversace4764
@estebanversace4764 Жыл бұрын
True
@jimmyjet07
@jimmyjet07 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan. I stumbled across this searching for techniques to reskin a dashboard. First off - great job. You made it look easy. I wanted to share my 2¢ since I've done this project using real leather. If you're viewing this video looking to do this project, consider doing the following: 1. Remove the dashboard from the car. You won't have to deal with the tight quarters or the windshield and you certainly won't be huffing contact cement fumes. This allows you to work from angles not available in the car and it's sometimes helpful to get access underneath. 2. Use an automotive grade contact cement. The regular stuff you buy at the hardware store will not hold under a hot summer sun. Ask me how I know this. 3. Work slowly and methodically. Cousin Dan gives a lot of good advice about planning ahead in this video. When you're cutting material away, be absolutely sure you have enough left to cover the area desired. This is especially important around compound curves and where trim meets your covering material. Bunching your material will make the trim stand out when you reinstall them. In a few areas, I actually trimmed away some of the dashboard with a rotary tool to accommodate the thickness added by the skin.
@AlexHernandez-yi2bj
@AlexHernandez-yi2bj Жыл бұрын
What contact cement do you recommend?
@ihazzit5201
@ihazzit5201 Жыл бұрын
@@AlexHernandez-yi2bj DAP Weldwood Landau in the gallon can, not the spray can.
@taz24787
@taz24787 Жыл бұрын
@@ihazzit5201 Wow, reviews of that cement are great. Thank you! What types of vinyl and leather do you advice for a dash?
@ihazzit5201
@ihazzit5201 Жыл бұрын
I would advise to research as much as possible to make that decision. There are too many considerations. UV ratings, leather grades, vinyl stretching properties. The old dash's material - can it be covered or need a complete tear out? Is the original dash able to recovered? Are there condensation issues? Climate issues? A 4 way stretch marine grade vinyl (Apollo or Sierra perhaps) may work well but you have to remove the entire dash because it's hard to work with but has great longevity. There are many sites, such as oemautofabric, midwestfabrics, yourautotrim, probably a hundred others that have about any material you need. Also, I think it was mentioned in the video, but clean that old dash and when you think you have it perfectly cleaned, clean it some more. It cannot be stated enough - any little spot missed will not take and will bubble and become undone in the summer. @@taz24787
@Light_Worker
@Light_Worker 7 жыл бұрын
I don't understand some negatives review about this kid did. Many of you not even capable to clean a car. Most kids today waste their time on computer playing games or iphone. This kid learning something and doing what will make him successful in the future while many of your kids will end up doing drugs from being bored. Good job young man I like what you did !
@kevins5036
@kevins5036 9 жыл бұрын
To be honest, when i saw that you weren't taking out the dash and you were stenciling it out through your windshield I was like what is he doing, but man did you blow me away. Greattt job! Idk why so many dislikes. Haters maybe?
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 9 жыл бұрын
Eleazar Huerta Thanks. I drove it to work today, it's been years and still looks great
@delkershaw3275
@delkershaw3275 9 жыл бұрын
Daniel Engling what type glue plz
@myhonestopinion9593
@myhonestopinion9593 9 жыл бұрын
+del kershaw contact cement.
@TheNickybocker
@TheNickybocker 7 жыл бұрын
Exactly, Haters!
@lamarsims2162
@lamarsims2162 6 жыл бұрын
Eleazar Huerta i>kiki
@c.r.edmister5223
@c.r.edmister5223 4 жыл бұрын
*When I seen you leave the dash in, my first thought was, "What an Idiot."* *I have just been Humbled. Great Job* 😎
@sahai322
@sahai322 2 жыл бұрын
Some things I learned doing research after watching the video: Use heavy duty and high-temp adhesive (like 3M - vinyl and rubber 80), and use a material that'll hold up to UV rays, heat, and dings/scratches (like marine vinyl). Will be attempting my own recover soon
@mississippigirl3151
@mississippigirl3151 2 жыл бұрын
I came here because I just got a 30 year old Nissan Sentra that my brother bought new and has had it all this time. It drives like a dream but man she needs a makeover ASAP. I'm trying this. I read the comments so I'm searching for some Marine vinyl now. Excited to try this pn Buckit soon.
@truelegoproductions
@truelegoproductions 3 жыл бұрын
I have been looking for a way to fix my dash and felt discourage. Am I ever glad I found this video. AMAZING
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 3 жыл бұрын
I love it! Glad to help!
@ramonmerel5383
@ramonmerel5383 11 жыл бұрын
I just happened to find this video. I won't be doing this kind of work on my car, but just wanted to congratulate you for the quality and great instructions. Thanks a lot Daniel.
@notwrkn2mch
@notwrkn2mch 4 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable...... Great Job....... Out here in the Arizona desert the sun makes short work of cracking a vinyl dash. They make custom fitted dash rugs that look like a retired persons car, but your job is worth the extra work. You probably know it already but newer dried contact cement can be reactivated with that heat gun
@NUWEST00520041
@NUWEST00520041 8 жыл бұрын
at first I thought, this guy is going to mess up his dash. but you had an awesome result. I'm impressed. good job.
@DavidGuyton
@DavidGuyton 12 жыл бұрын
This video is exactly what I needed. Going to be doing this on a car that had a plain metal dash (65 Impala). Was wondering how to get it to contour to the curves and your video explained it. Thanks.
@raym6008
@raym6008 10 жыл бұрын
gotta say, for some one who done this job while the dash was still in the car... looks great! well done.
@ybor363
@ybor363 10 жыл бұрын
I was skeptical when I saw you trying to put that vinyl on with the dash still in place but it turned out amazing, good job sir.
@GreaseMonkey1958
@GreaseMonkey1958 Жыл бұрын
This is probably the best How To video on correctly repairing cracked dashes. I really appreciate the video and will be using your advice when it comes time to do my dash pad. Thanks for a great video. John
@Averageanonymous964
@Averageanonymous964 9 жыл бұрын
I watch alot of videos on the tube for different ideas. I'm a fiberglass man myself and did my dash full custom. I was cruising along and found your video, gave it a shot. GOOD JOB. whether or not your methods will last a long time or fail the first summer, is anyone's guess. My kudos goes out to the professional way you carry yourself and complete your edit. I wish you could have done a nice before and after split screen still at the end. the way you formed your vinyl was very slick. I know guys that can't beat the wrinkles no matter what....And we're all in our 40's!!! keep up the good work. .......side note: I'm agnostic but even I appreciate the awesome positive response you gave to the biblical reference troll bullet shot at you. Your alright man.
@AR-qq6gp
@AR-qq6gp 9 жыл бұрын
Did you actually give this a shot? How did it hold up?
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 9 жыл бұрын
+Chris Moore Thanks, I really appreciate that. Also, I did this video in 2012 and it still looks good. I was also unsure of how it might turn out in the long run, but so far I'm pretty happy. And keep searching for truth, when you beat on it long enough it always bubbles to the top.
@wouterdroeshaut4137
@wouterdroeshaut4137 8 жыл бұрын
Hey man! I repaired my Renault Megan with your tricks. Now he looks brand new again. Tnx a lot man!
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Glad to hear this.
@KingBradley928
@KingBradley928 10 жыл бұрын
This was perfect. I'm redoing the whole interior in my 1986 Cutlass Supreme and I'm trying to keep it as DYI as possible. And the leather idea is way better than fiberglassing.
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 10 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@choochootrayn
@choochootrayn 8 жыл бұрын
When I first started watching, I'll admit I was thinking this was going to be some driveway hack job. Nice job, major props to you!
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@taoisttiger4702
@taoisttiger4702 2 жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic! My 240sx dash is bad and i may try this. I wasnt aware a heat gun could form so nicely. My dash is a bit more complex of a shape but i think it may still work.
@ClearWater7.62
@ClearWater7.62 Жыл бұрын
Did you get around to it?
@taoisttiger4702
@taoisttiger4702 Жыл бұрын
@ClearWater7.62 not with a PU vinyl, i used a thin wrap material from Amazon with a leather texture and it looked "ok" i was only able to find a sheet large enouht to do the top portion of my dash where it was cracked. I sanded/bondo'd the cracks but unfortunately it still cracked again underneath the wrap material and you can see faint crack lines. It looked ok for a while. But need a better solution still. Pretty sure im gonna tear it apart and figure something else out. If i could get a good deal and lucky in the junkyard id like to swap an infinity or BMW dash in or something lol
@tremayne3
@tremayne3 6 жыл бұрын
Increible job. You got to have tons of patience to do it. Hats off to you !!!
@jonrandall5490
@jonrandall5490 6 жыл бұрын
Dan, amazing how good it looks... you should be doing this for a living !
@strahlier
@strahlier 8 жыл бұрын
Very nice work, you have got gold in your hands. You schould be in the oldtimer restauring business.
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, maybe I should!
@cars_and_coffee_by_bruno
@cars_and_coffee_by_bruno 10 жыл бұрын
Looks great. One thing though, IF you have passenger airbag. Just over the airbag you need to run your knife under the leather to weaken it so that the airbag can pop it if you have a crash. Otherwise, the whole dash will explode if the airbag has nowhere to go
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 10 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, I'm just imagining that now. Yeah that would probably be a good idea. Just cut the fabric side maybe and leave the vinyl. Try to to stretch it too much or it will tear though.
@abubacar
@abubacar 9 жыл бұрын
Bruno Danese I don't think these 944s have airbags. Judging on the steering wheel, there is no drivers side airbag, so i'd doubt there is one on the passenger side.
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 9 жыл бұрын
abubacar I can confirm these cars do not have airbags.
@greenspiraldragon
@greenspiraldragon 6 жыл бұрын
Be careful not to crash.
@ianirwin1237
@ianirwin1237 5 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter anyway. The force of an airbag explosion would rip through even leather. I had someone tell me the same thing about vinyl and I chuckled.
@RetroJay1974
@RetroJay1974 11 жыл бұрын
I have seen many videos involving car restoration and never once seen a video detailing the re-covering of a dashboard! Kudos to you as it looks great :D
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 11 жыл бұрын
I love it! The community of 944 owners somehow always gravitates to it's own...it's almost weird!
@jimc12
@jimc12 4 жыл бұрын
What kind of glue did you use?
@jimclark4466
@jimclark4466 10 жыл бұрын
Little buddy, you did an amazing job showing us how to cover a dash. In your presentation you spoke very clear and covered everything slow enough to let it sink in as you were working. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks, Hoss
@remiew45
@remiew45 8 жыл бұрын
The glue to use is contact cement, and for ones that don't know, it is imperative you let both tack up to the touch before you put the two pieces together. The glue sticks to itself when almost dry.
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 8 жыл бұрын
Great advice!
@sean.g4516
@sean.g4516 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheCousinDan what kind of vinyl material is that?
@stewartw.9151
@stewartw.9151 5 жыл бұрын
Good tutorial there! Clear and concise, no waffling! I am about ready to recover the entire dash on my Ford pickup which is cracked and blistered by sun. Was quoted by a "pro" to do the job about 10x the price of the material and glue which I already costed out. And he still wanted me to remove the dash and deliver it to him!
@capeman10
@capeman10 4 жыл бұрын
How did your job come out and how's it holding up?
@maddtaggz
@maddtaggz 11 жыл бұрын
dude, that was pretty awesome man!! i want to restore the dash of my dads dodge ram for him this summer. They are infamous for cracking.
@Wildcat5181
@Wildcat5181 3 жыл бұрын
Install a dash cover instead. It's hard plastic better than the original and you don't have to do all this disassembly. It's from a company called Coverlay, even though this is a very nice job.
@chadhosmer9357
@chadhosmer9357 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making a great short video on how to do a job like this. You have given me the confidence to redo the dashboard in my 2002 Winnebago Journey. Keep up the good work my friend.
@rgt8309
@rgt8309 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job Daniel! Would like to know how it's holding up though. It looks like you used regular vinyl fabric. I imagine it may have already started cracking by now. For me, I'd go with marine vinyl, as this is much easier to work with, more durable and holds up to the extreme heat. It's more expensive, but well worth the cost, as it will last much longer than regular vinyl.
@williamm4442
@williamm4442 2 жыл бұрын
Them spots around the defrost up there will start coming lose in a year or
@johnbarbour6884
@johnbarbour6884 2 жыл бұрын
Yes,this young man did a great job and good manners and good directions.
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@batvon39
@batvon39 4 жыл бұрын
"This is a Luke 14:28 moment here" 😂 love it!
@rentedtux1883
@rentedtux1883 9 жыл бұрын
The video is great Dan and I appreciated the Luke reference. I'm a Christian and always like to hear things like that in videos. :)
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 9 жыл бұрын
+rented tux Thanks
@svenjeffers6269
@svenjeffers6269 9 жыл бұрын
Luke 14:28?? Did he really say that? WoW! I;m impressed!
@granjmy
@granjmy 6 жыл бұрын
Made me happy, too. :)
@Amerikinmade
@Amerikinmade 4 жыл бұрын
Dislikes just shows there’s just negative energy people lurking for no reason.this video deserves all thumbs up
@Klystron33
@Klystron33 5 жыл бұрын
Very helpful indeed! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Regards from Germany.
@radmotorsports1280
@radmotorsports1280 8 жыл бұрын
Top notch job, sir! My 2002 Trans Am dash just started cracking today. In a panicked Google search I found this video. Looks like I'll be tackling this soon! Thanks for posting.
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad I could help!
@yungjavfromaz
@yungjavfromaz 8 жыл бұрын
Same here
@diggityshiggity
@diggityshiggity 5 жыл бұрын
How has it held up over the years?
@ScottDMoore
@ScottDMoore Ай бұрын
Love Luke 14:28. Its almost a Proverb :) Only done a little but ive figured out it takes planning skill and tools to upholster much of anything. Well done,12 years ago.
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan Ай бұрын
Yes! Still holding up all these years later.
@mynameisdarrenc
@mynameisdarrenc 8 жыл бұрын
The glue is Ados F2 and to make things a little easier, you can have a spray bottle with turps in it. Once its tacked up, give the surfaces a light spray with the turps and it will give you some room to move until the turps evaporates...
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 8 жыл бұрын
Turps? As in turpentine?
@mynameisdarrenc
@mynameisdarrenc 8 жыл бұрын
Yip, it will soften up the Ados just enough to move it around a little bit until it evaporates. Tacky Ados will stick like crap as soon as it touches the other surface so handy when you need a little compliance in some areas...
@mynameisdarrenc
@mynameisdarrenc 8 жыл бұрын
This is how we used to put the foam tyres on our 1/8 on road nitro R/C cars
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 8 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thank you!
@edgarqueiroz6193
@edgarqueiroz6193 8 жыл бұрын
competição som c4 picasso
@dvndvdsn1
@dvndvdsn1 11 жыл бұрын
i like how this car has a solid plastic shell under that outer sheet of vinyl or plastic dash pad. unlike my car where ill have to shave down the high spots and fill some in, and glue over the old dash pad, nice work!
@blainerodenbaugh1565
@blainerodenbaugh1565 11 жыл бұрын
great job . . very informative . .people should be aware that you CAN NOT do this procedure if there is an airbag in the passenger side of the dash. . . . Thanks again
@Trollimister
@Trollimister 11 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 67 chevy impala ss and will be getting vinyl for it at joann tomorrow! hopefully I am as successful as you are in my dash and door panel restoration.
@thesniperofcs
@thesniperofcs 10 жыл бұрын
it doesn't look like it's been repaired , it's brand new one , great working , masha'allah tabarak allah
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 3 years later and it still looks good.
@danielbikrampandey
@danielbikrampandey 6 жыл бұрын
What is that cable hanging like telephone cable?
@yabetta
@yabetta 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely impressed with this, good job.
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@alexispadilla2606
@alexispadilla2606 Жыл бұрын
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@svenhalle8887
@svenhalle8887 19 күн бұрын
Mate, incredible job, not sure if you're aware or it's even a thing in your corner of the world but here in Australia we have 'dash mats' which are already designed to sit on your dash (all vents & angles included) because the sun here can be insane. So, I thought you could just buy one & strip your dash like you did then glue the dash mat in place or even use the dash mat as a template to cut out the new vinyl dash & then do what you did. Then you would also have the dash mat to go on top (just sitting there) like most cars do here in OZ. Again, brilliant job, well done & from someone so young who decided to simply have a go! Hats off to you.
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I feel like the real key was being able to cut the shape from the outside of the window.
@CaptnWaffles
@CaptnWaffles 5 жыл бұрын
That turned out great. Thanks for sharing your adventure. I'm going to try this on an old dash.
@callumconnolly6665
@callumconnolly6665 10 жыл бұрын
Such a good job, wouldnt dream of attempting this myself though
@anemtystudio4144
@anemtystudio4144 Ай бұрын
Hi, great video man. I was just wondering about the airbag though. Do I cut a panel out for it too?
@MrPDXJames
@MrPDXJames 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dan! I've been looking for How To's on this kind of topic for a couple weeks now and have been sad with what I'd found thus far. Appreciate a most helpful instruction that is well produced/edited. What were the products you used (i.e., what fabric and glue)?
@brianrichardson998
@brianrichardson998 11 жыл бұрын
thanks so much, people like you are heros and help so many people who love to learn, i dont even have a cracked dash
@007zerochavez
@007zerochavez 9 жыл бұрын
that looks awesome...DAMN DANIEL!!!.......lol
@cutsrosescents4950
@cutsrosescents4950 7 жыл бұрын
When they started installing the dash as a pre-assembled unit at the factory.Simple repairs required creative rethinking. Good job!
@Cerejabebe
@Cerejabebe 9 жыл бұрын
the glue is someting like contact adhesive.
@ServantSoundProductions777
@ServantSoundProductions777 3 жыл бұрын
Nice man!!! You totally did a super professional job...
@matchbook69
@matchbook69 10 жыл бұрын
oh so high glue run, wrong glue? I ave put down formica on a wall. After applying we ran out of the house. The old lady stayed inside. She wouldn't leave ..kept saying she saw her husband ...We took her with us. WOW don't wanna do that again... She fought like a wild panther... Enjoyed the vid
@Mr572u
@Mr572u 10 жыл бұрын
Fumes will kill you!
@robintarox74
@robintarox74 3 жыл бұрын
Such nostalgia watching an old school video again... refreshing...
@HiBoiz-iy3vz
@HiBoiz-iy3vz 3 жыл бұрын
He's 32 now
@chicubs90
@chicubs90 3 жыл бұрын
@@HiBoiz-iy3vz Dang...it's been almost 10 years since this video went up!
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Robin!
@HiBoiz-iy3vz
@HiBoiz-iy3vz 3 жыл бұрын
And he still replies to the comments
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 3 жыл бұрын
@@HiBoiz-iy3vz Because you guys are the best!
@hugopastora50
@hugopastora50 11 жыл бұрын
Great job but ...Your sister is looking for the scissors
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 11 жыл бұрын
Yeah, um, I really have no excuse for that...Guilty as charged.
@EslayerTM
@EslayerTM 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheCousinDan to this day she still doesnt have her scissors, She lives in despair day to day.
@Bruh-mf8xt
@Bruh-mf8xt 4 жыл бұрын
Eslayer 6 years later lmao
@EslayerTM
@EslayerTM 4 жыл бұрын
@@Bruh-mf8xt yup lol she really holds a grudge
@polymerizedrecords
@polymerizedrecords 11 жыл бұрын
Dude, you're a freaking artist. It turned out great.
@davidhunt6152
@davidhunt6152 9 жыл бұрын
at 6:59 I saw some smoke rising up and at first I thought my tablet was smoking. LOL it was just some on his end.
@jerrywhidby5259
@jerrywhidby5259 9 жыл бұрын
strand of contact cement
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 9 жыл бұрын
+David Hunt Haha, that's pretty funny
@Dashboardwarninglights
@Dashboardwarninglights Жыл бұрын
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@shawnfoxfirth9684
@shawnfoxfirth9684 8 жыл бұрын
anytime I'v covered a dash I'v removed it , Nice job . . ..
@trukplug
@trukplug 6 жыл бұрын
Think this may work on a 2013 chrysler 300
@427v8
@427v8 4 жыл бұрын
You should mention it is important to use high temperature adhesive. Headliner adhesive works well. Normal contact cement will turn to goo after a few a hot days
@Voivrenetwork
@Voivrenetwork 11 жыл бұрын
I'm not an expert at all, but wouldn't it have been an easier task if you removed the dash from the car? Great video, just wondering how I'm going to apply this to fix my motorcycle seat since it has a hole in it patching would look like crap.
@dwilliamson7286
@dwilliamson7286 11 жыл бұрын
Likely no, because of the fact it is a 20+ year old car. If it has sat in the sun enough for the surface to crack, chances are the plastic is cracked too and easy to crack. I recently removed and replaces an FC RX-7 dash and now I'll have to remake it (no longer available). Not to mention, taking dashes out of 2 door coupes sucks because of lack of space.
@JarrettDLauderdale
@JarrettDLauderdale 10 жыл бұрын
Darien Williamson It really depends on the construction of the dash. I've removed the dash in '90-'93 Accords at least 6 times now with at least another install to go. Luckily, the construction of that dashboard is not one that promotes cracking or really any wear. It holds up quite well. Anyway, your video was great Daniel and the end result was even better.
@koitorob
@koitorob 10 жыл бұрын
Darien Williamson I wouldn't call taking one out of a four door an experience dreams are made of...
@dwilliamson7286
@dwilliamson7286 10 жыл бұрын
Koito rob Lol I probably wouldn't either, even relatively. I hope I won't have to do it again. But depending on the 4 door, I would say it is generally easier because there is more space to maneuver after removing the front seats. Coupes typically have lower roof lines and are defined by their cabin volume. That's really what I meant, especially if you aren't removing the windshield.
@Everything817
@Everything817 10 жыл бұрын
Pulling a dash is a pain in the ass, no matter what car or how old. Period.
@WiscomptonBoys
@WiscomptonBoys 4 жыл бұрын
That looks damn good for time and money invested.. didn’t expect it to turn out so well, nice job.
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@coloz3882
@coloz3882 9 жыл бұрын
great video I have suggested it to my son BUT proper chaps don't use pink scissors.....
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 9 жыл бұрын
+col oz Granted
@granjmy
@granjmy 6 жыл бұрын
col oz Now now......
@neekniggit3606
@neekniggit3606 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome job Dude! I have a 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee that has door panel rot that I was thinking of cutting away the damaged decaying material, filling the divot and then putting either Leather or vinyl over and also replacing the faux wood/metal strips with actual wood. I should put it on KZbin when I do.
@brandi6981
@brandi6981 9 жыл бұрын
What glue is this?
@joshuafoster23
@joshuafoster23 5 жыл бұрын
Contact cement. This may help with further questions. ⬇⬇⬇⬇ www.google.com/search?q=contact+cement
@donmelancon2811
@donmelancon2811 5 жыл бұрын
Love the reference to Luke 14:28. Count the cost. Very talented young man, and wise.
@sambohaandhisgang1
@sambohaandhisgang1 10 жыл бұрын
Are those your sisters Barbie scissors?
@DJzSith
@DJzSith 11 жыл бұрын
You have so much patience, I would just have sprayed the top of the dash matt black and be done with it.
@58paypay
@58paypay 8 жыл бұрын
Nice pink scissors lol
@dalton8813
@dalton8813 4 жыл бұрын
Was going to take the dash out of mine... probably won’t now! Awesome job dude. Mines old too I’d break more stuff then help by taking it out
@quique18c
@quique18c 10 жыл бұрын
HEY DUDE, CAN TELL ME THE INTRO SONG? I LOVE IT
@boss-ro4mc
@boss-ro4mc 4 жыл бұрын
Shazam it
@peterbroad1772
@peterbroad1772 5 жыл бұрын
That is a really great job, I'm about to do this myself. Clearly the quality of the material you are using is a whole lot better than the cheap junk the manufacturer uses. Definitely better than new.
@delkershaw3275
@delkershaw3275 9 жыл бұрын
what type of glue did you use please Daniel Engling
@joseluisruiz3789
@joseluisruiz3789 9 жыл бұрын
Wow that was Genius!!!!!! This is exactly what I was looking for. I have an 02 buick park avenue that I want to restore but change the interior color to it, watching a few other youtube videos on painting plastic car trim and your video on refacing the dash is giving me the courage to try this my self. My car has been sitting in my driveway for 2 years now and the sun is just cooking the interior. Thank you very much for sharing this with all of us DIY guys :) thumbs up and subscribed!
@doacarnage
@doacarnage 9 жыл бұрын
REMOVE THE DASH
@Jfresh55
@Jfresh55 7 жыл бұрын
doacarnage why? pretty sure he would do a better job than you regardless if you took it out or not
@Bordendanny
@Bordendanny 7 жыл бұрын
doacarnage thats obviously not always needed
@worddunlap
@worddunlap 9 жыл бұрын
This reminds me to protect my dash....I did this to a Camaro back in the mid 80s (early 70s model) and took the dash out. It was easier on the older models. I would trade the car in today but haven't had a cracked dash in more than a decade. Early vinyl and plastics were notoriously vulnerable to sunlight.
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 9 жыл бұрын
+worddunlap Yes, things have gotten a lot better
@GeorgeGraves
@GeorgeGraves 9 жыл бұрын
If that's not UV stable material, it's going to look like poo in a few years.
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 9 жыл бұрын
+GeorgeGraves 3.5 years later and it still looks great!
@510Redneck
@510Redneck 9 жыл бұрын
+AirplaneFreak Yes, if there is room for it.
@chriswf
@chriswf 9 жыл бұрын
+GeorgeGraves What glues should I use?
@pondartinc4002
@pondartinc4002 7 жыл бұрын
If you are concerned, use marine grade material. It is somewhat UV protected.
@garydomer4083
@garydomer4083 7 жыл бұрын
GeorgeGraves see. Bubba no
@TyeeCostaRica
@TyeeCostaRica 10 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I subscribed and have to tell you of all the DIY guys on KZbin you are the best I've seen. The pink scissors are a nice touch.
@MGrahamnz1
@MGrahamnz1 11 жыл бұрын
Porsche 944?
@VOTsaner
@VOTsaner 7 жыл бұрын
Mark Graham yea it's 85-91 model
@brewcrew2228
@brewcrew2228 7 жыл бұрын
nah 924 i belive
@Porsche924S
@Porsche924S 7 жыл бұрын
no 944, he even says it
@Alonsel3
@Alonsel3 11 жыл бұрын
Wow, That ended up looking brand new. Nice work.
@AlejandroGonzalez-wj2xf
@AlejandroGonzalez-wj2xf 8 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@markelrod3852
@markelrod3852 8 жыл бұрын
Wow.....I have been trying to find a solution to this problem forever, that was amazing lol
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@64dianaman
@64dianaman 7 жыл бұрын
Great Job. I just stripped my 944 dash today. Hope mine looks as good as yours when I'm done.
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 11 жыл бұрын
Your English is better than my Spanish, you should be proud of it! I used something called "Vinyl Fabric" you can get it at most fabric stores.
@MrFixBroken
@MrFixBroken 10 жыл бұрын
That was actually a very good video. I don't own a 944, but this technique can apply to any vehicle. Thanks for sharing!
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@retrorestore
@retrorestore 11 жыл бұрын
Nice tutorial. The heat gun really helps. Good Job
@toolman243
@toolman243 6 жыл бұрын
Props from an old man. You got skills youngin.
@nosay2930
@nosay2930 10 жыл бұрын
Brilliant work. I've got a 944s with cracked dash, like most of them and this vid gave me hope, many thanks
@TXmotoRacer
@TXmotoRacer 8 жыл бұрын
Very nice job. I had my doubts at the start of this video but the finished product looks great. Thanks for sharing.
@TheCousinDan
@TheCousinDan 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It's been 4 years and counting and it's parked outside; still looks great!
@the1and0wnly1
@the1and0wnly1 8 жыл бұрын
+Daniel Engling is yours a padded dash I need to do my Z32 but I think this wouldn't work with a padded dash
@TheBlooRayChannel
@TheBlooRayChannel 4 жыл бұрын
I've got a sticky dash problem. Stumbled across this. Immaculate. If you're running a business, PLEASE pop me a message.
@rx2man
@rx2man 6 жыл бұрын
Nice job, I have a 71 Firebird that needs dash work. You made that look easy!! Well done...now you can come do mine lol
@randynieuwsma
@randynieuwsma 8 жыл бұрын
Buddy, you have balls. How did you ever decide to just peel off the old cover and think that gluing on a piece would even work? And it looks pretty good.
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