How To Restore a Cracked Dashboard

[@danielviktor2093]

Ive fixed the same dash using fibre glass and a little bit of filler and then laid down new vinyl material with spray adhesive. Took me less than a day and two years later its still like brand new. Heaps less messy and looks better in my opinion. But good to see you lads trying different processes. Quality work all round. I would be over the moon to win this beautiful machine. I miss my r32 Nissan skyline so much since falling on hard times with family ilness and having to sell it. Who ever wins this car can rest assure that they are recieving a car that has had a great amount of love care and time put into its customization/restoration . As well as some very tasteful and expensive jdm parts. a truely stunning piece of art guys. Your team should all be very proud of what you have and are creating. Definitely my favourite new youtube page for this year. Loving the content and creations your turning out boys.

[@Mr.Ferraris4U]

I did this before recently. That will crack again. Guaranteed. Especially if you leave that dash out in the sun. The only way to permanently fix this is to use that cloth and fiberglass mat and cover the dash with it and resin. A more appropriate finish is SEM texture and then a vinyl dye.

[@charleswittmer2477]

perfect professional response

[@AG-sx9ws]

you are a legend

[@ThugMuffined]

thats why you dont leave it in the sun and let it crack like you did the first time

[@phobos2k2]

I wish I knew this back in the days when I had an 82 VW Scirocco and then later my 90 240SX...both had cracked up dashes. This is a great solution!

[@No_Transitory]

Finally!!! A video showing how to use what you got! I've priced used 06 Acura TL base dashboards and all of them were 500$++++ (with $120 bucks for shipping) I really hope this fix works as I feel like I'm running out of options aside from taking drastic measures and paying a shop some $1400 to fill the cracks and wrap my dash :( I've done an entire 2001 acura Integra GSR swap (from tan to black) but those parts weren't ridiculously expensive. But 06 acura tl parts seem to cost a crazy amount of money :( can't wait to see the finished product

[@mikeunivers]

Until today I had no idea that you could repair a dashboard that way and leave it better than new👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Mattbart1980]

Did a flock on my brothers 16v Clio track car a few months ago....such a cheap and satisfying process and comes out amazing!

[@KiranPatel-fk1pg]

I'm sure suede or Alcantara wrap would turn out much better. Flocking always looks slightly blotchy and tacky, also eventually those bits of material will fall and ages.

[@ricardoherrera5226]

We're did you buy it?

[@Mattbart1980]

Ricardo, you cam buy the kit in different sizes off Ebay, we used the mid size £30 kit for a Renault Clio Dash was easily enough

[@Mattbart1980]

If you can apply acantara Or suede with no imperfections Kiran then all the best ....flock is fibres not sheet so cant bubbleadif yo the right sized kit offers excess which negates any inconsistencies

[@jaycoca1417]

I did a dash for my 74 c10 almost exactly how these guys did it looked great I was so proud. The neighbors were coming over to congratulate me, I took pictures and then put it back in the truck after a few weeks of drying in the garage while I did some work on the interior. After the sun beat on it for a week or so almost all the cracks reappeared I had to accept that the sun makes the vinyl expand and contract . I will try fleece and fiberglass resin next time as it is $300 for a new one

[@charleswittmer2477]

fiberglass it and cover it with leather if it is a forever truck.

[@Atari8888]

oh damn, ive got the exact same plan, guess time to change

[@MichaelBacon212]

Lint roller to the dash and make it nice and crispy looking. Just an idea. Might help a lot to keep it looking great.

[@LucasSi919]

dude, this is sick! I been a automotive tech for 14 years and this is very impressive, well done! liked and subscribed

[@ZaWyvern]

Nice vid. Am I the only one that thought it would have been easier to make the channels with a dremel tool?

[@jaccboyjohnny2805]

i thought about using my dremel from the strat

[@FUNKOfilms]

No. You're right.

[@PinkSugarDolll]

I don’t even have a cracked dash, the video was just so good that I watched the whole thing. 👍🏼

[@Marc83Aus]

Looks great, though doesn't rock hard bondo kind of defeat the entire purpose of a dash made of softish plastic foam? I wonder if an easier solution would be to gouge out the cracks deep then use expanding foam, scrape close with a razor then sand, paint, etc.

[@nearsightedfromthefarside6534]

Been training for that flocking gun your whole life hey Ricky 😉

[@lilbaba2456]

@Osvaldo Ah wot

[@modhappy]

Get the flock outta here

[@johnunnerstall9825]

Ive done cracked up vinyl tops & coated with UVC - [Vinyl paint] with a sponge pad & it comes out FLAWLESSLY . This video shows a BIG improvement ... but may be a lot of extra 'Flocking Around' - LOL . Seriously - the UVC coat holds up in the weather & can be rubbed with a wash mit ,without fear of pieces coming up .

[@larrygallegos9250]

Looks good guys a little suggestionwhat we do in metalwork when we have a crack before we will we will drill out the end of the crack so it don't spread after the repair maybe the same process would work on Dash's but thanks for the video guys awesome 👍👍👍

[@gufiaito69able]

I got loss, what do you mean drill out the end of the crack? Thanks

[@sawo1337]

@@gufiaito69able he means what he said - you drill a hole where the crack ends (or starts, depending on how you understand it) to prevent it from expanding further in the feature. The same process applies to auto glass repairs as well.

[@jtcmlt1]

@@gufiaito69able You can search stress relief (holes)

[@tronskifpv]

looks wonderful, but how do you care for it after? Dusting and cleaning?

[@Vgk36]

How durable is it?

[@futureliner]

care for it?? tap you cigarette ashes on it

[@BattleOfBowties]

Turned out beautiful, reminds me of when I was a kid flocking my model cars interior.

[@mclarenjohnf1]

Flock can be made from natural or synthetic materials such as cotton, rayon, nylon and polyester. The main reason for Flocking a race car dash is to stop reflective glare as being blinded at over 100 mph is a major risk.

[@sebastian_smash]

I need to see more of Ricky's Volvo 245!

[@okey5]

Sebastian Smash yes, throtl pls

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

It’s for sale apparently

[@grahamsmith4869]

100% need to see more

[@geraldrogers9481]

Great tutorial I have an idea how to fix my dash now. Perfect look for mine to. Great job.🤗🤗🤗

[@allendaleguitars.stpetersb4528]

Instead of flocking I use Rust-Oleum bed liner in a aerosol can works great

[@brendanschriber3242]

Really? That’s interesting

[@hammertimee777]

Those grey cabinets at the back. We thought they were electrical panels with 3M stickers on them.

[@audisportcarrasco]

Get a e36 BMW don’t need none of this perfect dashes wrap in vinyl from factory

[@MattG-dk6sx]

Love the paint overspray from the cans going through the air with the nice orange Porsche in the background. Smh

[@larryj1143]

I'm really impressed. That dash looks great. Well made "how-to" video. Way back in about '73 I coulda used this method to salvage the dash on a Toyota station wagon that I bot new. It was only a couple years old when that dash cracked out. Bummer!

[@charleswittmer2477]

I think mine cracked from using armorall on it.

[@chrisschepp3101]

Well executed! Not many people know about this but it’s always a killer look and in this situation the best way to solve the dash problem. I want to win this car just for the quality going into this!

[@Genevo9]

Great video!!! This literally will save someone hundreds to thousands of dollars for install and buying one!

[@kurtolson6226]

Your show is the best on u tube on what u guys do , dad in and day out, and thank u for what u guys r doing with all this stuff going on in this country. Thank u, Kurt Olson a proud American Downers Grove IL 60515

[@Maisonier]

I'd love to see a video of "how to make a CUSTOM dashboard". Great video, liked and subscribed.

[@JohnJones-ep7of]

Yeah the first time I tried this I flicked it up real good didn't do it in my 10 minute window had sticking issues and didn't know about transparency.I was able to fix and have better outcome after a ton of sanding.

[@MichaelCook1981]

"This isn't something you learn over night " laughs in Holiday Inn Express 🤣

[@ckm-mkc]

I think I would have used the flexible filler designed for bumpers instead..... But good job overall. It's totally obvious to do this, but last time I dealt with a cracked dash, I had it upholstered...

[@charleswittmer2477]

that is the best way but way more expensive unless you diy.

[@h3h3umm]

Flocking definitely makes life easier. Hides all the imperfections. I might choose this material

[@MrMannyboy329]

I used a Dashskin for my sons 2005 Silverado, the only thing is be careful with the Dashskin adhesive, I could barely get the silicone out of the tube, other than that the Dashskin fit perfect.

[@connorwhitcomb1723]

This is awesome. What's the best way to clean it though?

[@lawrenceburchett7411]

This works well enough for a fix on the cheap , as long as you have a modicum of skills , However thermoplastic esters ( the dash covering ) dontstick all that well to polyesters , perhaps using a vinyl ester resin base would be better , but still in the long run heat cool cycles might give you a prob , but good vid ...

[@arturoruvalcaba2139]

You guys did a great job on the dashboard

[@superpont]

I like the idea but it cracked because the material became dry and brittle. So now the old cracks are fixed but the rest of the dash is just as brittle as it was prior to the repair. I like the look though.

[@c0ntag10n]

I was wondering the same. How do you prevent it from cracking further?

[@Frankgonzalez-hj7bm]

Exactly my thoughts unless theres no reproduction dash you can buy this is a big waste of time and will crack again

[@jamer365mojica4]

That dash came out amazing

[@andreworth8493]

My mind is blown, I've never even heard of this!

[@affenjunge1615]

It is a pretty common thing to do for a dash in the car world to cut down on glare or refinish in a cost effective and good looking manner. Borrowed technology from woodworking for a budget liner/finish for cases/drawers/etc. over velvet/suede. Pretty inexpensive and hard to screw up.

[@SophiaAphrodite]

Model builders having been doing this for decades.

[@arlenewolf5260]

Due to the time management concerns with the flocking and the blotchy uneven results with the flocking gun, have you considered using spray on bed liner for re texturing the dash surface?

[@davidkeetz]

yah - i've never been a fan of that flocking for vehicle interiors. i've seen a lot of guys do it and it always ends up looking really spotty and ratty after a few months - and the flocking ends up coming off everywhere.

[@robertoramos291]

Im getting anxious, waiting the overcome of the 240

[@carloscrowcrow8799]

Caracas!!!!!!!!!! Muito bom gostei mesmo, queria saber que pó é este, e que coisa preta você passou no painel antes de pulverizar este pó teria como também dar a dica de como você fez esta coisa para colocar o pó e pulverizar? valeu

[@coolissimo69]

I didnt even know it was possible, great video thanks.

[@jae_879]

Very detailed how-to, can't wait to do this on my '87 FX16! Also what type of spray paint you guys used? And thanks for sharing this video

[@downdirty8543]

Did y’all really just shoot spray paint in that room full Of super cars? I’m sick to my stomach. Great video, hope there’s no overspray!

[@elielcustoms749]

I love doing things in my car myself and then just look and sit down to see what I did in the garage. In each step that I do, it is an experience of learning for myself . saludos dsd PR🇵🇷✌🤓✌

[@startrekking359]

I'm going to use Flex seal, I have a few cracks going to cut them down smooth them down use polyurethane clean it with enamel reducer and spray with flexseal, I've used it for Valve covers and so on first trying it on a peace of scrap vinyl.

[@charleswittmer2477]

probably not uv resistent.

[@madrabbit9007]

Thanks for this video! I have a cracked dash on a 79 Firebird and Justdashes wants my first born to do what you just did.

[@mahalothawhora1489]

Damn!!!!! it specifically says RESTORE A CRACKED DASHBOARD, Not repair and retrofit/pimp it out, i was expecting a restoration, still a good job but it is not a restoring.

[@hawkeyestiguy]

Good stuff! The dash on my STi is solid, but the dash in my Eclipse was cracked in like 3 places. Could've used this technology about 11 years ago. Haha.

[@graviousfir2461]

Excellent work and educational. Who ever have thumbs down should show something better if thay have.

[@brianld567]

The Micky Ricky Team is the best team!!! hahaha

[@red_dragonracingsilvereclipes]

dam that came out way better then I thought it would Evan is right either suede or looks like the old crushed velvet that we used in the day to do dash's in vans.

[@xFWWONGx]

There are two other simple way to repair cracked dashboard • leather wrap • suede spraying (same concept as japanese vehicle ABC pillars) More effective and cheaper

[@andriosz]

How is suede spraying different then what they've done?

[@trcythmpsn]

I learned to just buy a new dash. Thanks.

[@DingDongTheGreat]

I learned to just buy a $65 dashboard cover lol.

[@Deleted20]

Yeah. So much work seems like a diminishing return. And “flocking” is hardly stock. And won’t that break down with touch and sun? I’d like to see what this looks like today years later.

[@LVRAOULDUKE]

😂

[@flipinfin]

Depending what car. I have a 05 acura tl which cracked dashes is very common you think ima pay 1600 for a new 1 😅😅😅 rather invest that in the engine

[@peteramirez50]

I did mine with block wall water sealer rolls on brown drys black , cost me $30 to do sealed the cracks with an epoxy resign that come in a caulking tube 3 years later still holding up .

[@charleswittmer2477]

that is probably a way better longer lasting surface except not sure if it is uv proof.

[@mtebaldi1]

How did you trim out the vent slots that had cracks protruding into them? The over look of the finished product looks great.

[@jykraken1777]

Mick. You spray black then the glue is black i hope the black paint layer will stick to the dash. Great job guys!

[@aaronjackson2780]

How did the cracking hold up?

[@HydrawandBidet]

I can see repairing smaller dash cracks in place. BUT, once you have the dash out, why not just put a new one back in? The labor hours and cost for removal and reinstall are twice the parts cost.

[@kasper_429]

That looks flockin' great! Lmao I had to. I confess, I didn't come up with that one. I heard it first on ThatDudeInBlue's channel in a recent video when he and some friends were flocking the dash on his DC2 Integra project car.

[@ronan4th]

Who’s the hockey player in the shop? I love the use of the Warrior twig to keep the dash upright

[@karenmurray3098]

wow what a great result !

[@betonthis1]

I think this is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen! That’s so dope!

[@jar145022]

A dremel or a carbide tip would work better to get that “v shape” that you are looking for.

[@jeraldhite9744]

Much better than old school carpet lol.

[@jonahpeet4080]

What color of flocking powder is that

[@gilbertomota714]

I saw this first with sonny from illiminate

[@christianmendoza6244]

Yes it is!

[@zacharystoots1425]

Some cars u cant just go and buy a new dash. I own a 1994 dodge stealth and alot of the parts are discontinued and both the stealth and 3000gt dash cracks over time from the sun so this is the best route to take to fix it and to prevent it from cracking agian and its less expensive then to just try to buy a new dash

[@alexasandidge4956]

How would you clean this after installing?

[@SophiaAphrodite]

I wonder. I build model cars using flocking for the carpet. I use the paint as the glue to hold the flocking. One would think you could do this with a larger scale too. Just put on a heavy coat of spray paint and drop the flocking on top of it.

[@georgespangler1517]

Best to take file to really high ridge's before it hardens,, and the little surface cracks should be gouged out also it will crack through filler if you don't

[@CloodyTube]

How sensitive is that with touching it and time? Does it last?

[@shaneconnors757]

They have been making this stuff for years.It was big in the 70's

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

Awesome job on repairing the cracks minbthe dashboard.

[@grahamsmith4869]

Love the flock look I'm thinking of doing it but does anyone know what it's like to keep clean I would think it would hold dust and be a nightmare to get off without trashing the flock

[@SophiaAphrodite]

If you do not use some kind of protectant like some kind of carpet protector spray it will break down fast. The sun will not be kind to it.

[@f.o.e.garage9336]

It looks flocking amazing

[@TheTkiller9999]

you know putting the flock on looks just like power coating... maybe you can use a powder coat spray gun to put the flock on???

[@warbear27]

Where you guys outta? Pretty sure only true Minnesotans would use hockey sticks as tools! Haha love it!

[@thekingsilverado9004]

There that line is all he needs to get thru the afternoon about that size and 4 the fiberglass mix too. Lets hope he don't screw up & snort too much hardner it could harden his sinuses up quite a bit..

[@davidmscott4409]

Damn that’s a nice result!

[@VicsGarage71]

Any issues with that bond bonding to the foam pad?

[@bryanwillis3723]

That is amazing it came out awesome you guys gave me an idea that I never knew could do I have a dash that is cracked as well I will use the product you guys used and repair my dash ty so so much once again great video from the boys of throtl

[@billiondollardan]

This is very cool. That end result is quite nice. You guys have some real talent for sure. edit: subbed

[@3DPeter]

they did a great job only they used the wrong material to fill up thr cracks because that is fiberglass resin with fiberglass strands in it and that does get hard as rock, so not suitable for a soft surface as this dash because it wil crack again for sure. Now i had to repair a hard plastic bumper that had some cracks in it and i used a special epoxy that does get hard but also stays flexible and is what they should use the next time.

[@kurtmac7612]

You boys work so well together! Love it 👌

[@polarisridda101]

Quick question what type of materials can that stick too? And is it only for interior use? Thanks!

[@jamesfcookjr]

Throtl ViP squad good morning Rickie and Mickey awesome video on repairing and flocking a dash 👍😊

[@Z32orDIe]

If you guys flock the top half of the door cards to match the - I think that would really set it off :)

[@dozerdrew7647]

Love the MickeyxRicky content!

[@craigmonteforte1478]

That Bondo with the Fiberglass is some strong stuff a Buddy of mine who owns a Hot Rod shop used it on his 1969 Camaro drag car to prep for paint he let a pretty big chunk of it dry on a workbench so we could test it no lie we hit it with a hammer and it resisted breaking sure like anything in the World we could had broke it I’m sure but it was just a bunch of Hillbillies having fun with a product we hadn’t used before FYI we are really gear heads not paint and body guys although they and I have sprayed cars and done all our own prep onthat Camaro he rubbed the rears racing tires with hand bent sheet metal and sprayed the car a Glossy 2 Stage Black himself not a Restoration job but a good looking Drag car that can go to car shows and look good I bet if you made a Silicone impression of a dashboard it could be used over and over to reproduce that shape inthe Bondo ironically on your DA Sander I have the same one and the bag attachment does actually work pretty well I’m a retired Woodworker and I’ve found that Dewalts DA has the best dust collectior on it

[@aaronspoon1]

What kind of paint did you use? Like a black primer? Or leather paint?

[@shanebryan8151]

Great job guys, however were do I get the flocking? Materials? Also why use fiberglass resin instead of bondo resin? Thanks in advance!

[@garrett6758]

A few questions. How does this hold up over time??? Wanna do this with my trashed 85 Celica dash. And.... Is the "mini flocker kit" they sell enough/ more than enough to do a dash?

[@MisaoMeowchan]

from what ive been told by people that have done it, it doesnt hold up well on a daily driver

[@thelegendaryn1682]

It looks very good! Does it last tho? Can I clean off my dash without risking the flocks to come off?

[@charleswittmer2477]

no

[@huntersturm9341]

ah finally the perfect video for every dodge owner

[@Tzor17]

no

[@professorx13579]

Rx8 owners and dodge owners dissed and taught in one video

[@SophiaAphrodite]

@Donald Martin Could be worse. Could be like a Chevy engine which is the GOP plan for America. Run it into the ground for a couple years and not take care of it til it explodes then blame Democrats for blowing it up.

[@londonwatson7342]

Dodge owners have changeable dashes. They have options 😂

[@82danielrider]

Fantastic i learn a lot with this video. I`m gonna make this on my suzuki samurai

[@MS-gn4gl]

Flocking looks good for like 6 months max. It's just not a great solution for anything that has to be consistently touched. Great work on the the repairs and the final product though.

[@johnwayne2103]

Yeah horrible material just as bad as that crap plastic Alcantara.

[@deaconblooze1]

In other words... get the flock outta here.

[@theupscriber65]

I repaired a trashed bicycle seat once and a riding lawn mower seat by cutting out the cracked areas, filling with silicon and then spraying it with rubberized undercoat. They lasted a while but eventually cracked again.

[@JonnyBass710]

Awesome! I have an 89 Camaro whos dash is cracked and it’s impossible to find a new one. Do you have links to the materials you used?

[@mannycontreras5266]

Is that some type of paint or what is it that it looks awsome.