How to Restore/Fix/Repair a Cracked Vinyl Dash - Toyota Hilux Pickup/4Runner PART 1

[@geolemon]

As a several-decade veteran of mobile audio fabrication, I can tell you - you WANT the thicker Marine-grade vinyl, and you want "so much heat my fingers are burning". There are tools that are made for rolling and pressing vinyl - you don't want to use your fingers. The thin vinyl will just stretch-out, it's the extra material in the thick vinyl that allows you to stretch it. You could have avoided the seam on the side - thick vinyl stretches enough to pull right across that corner and not have a seam. That dash recess is just a difficult stretch - your technique is fine with making a mold, and you were right to START with that recess. You didn't sand your mold smooth though, so you got texture. If you had sanded the texture out, you also would have created just enough clearance for the vinyl. Win/win. Other than that - impressive to figure all this out on a first effort - really impressive. Great job.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for the tips!

[@dan-andreichira4734]

This is by far the most sincere DIY video i've seen out there. For everyone of my projects I used to struggle afterwards because of selfdoubt due to the mistakes I made(most of the stuff was first time attempt) but this gives me confidence. Thank you very much for this very informative video!

[@R.S.O.]

So basically a diy video of a person trying to do something before actually watching a diy video.. what your saying is this person's failure makes you feel better for failing?

[@dan-andreichira4734]

@@R.S.O. no. I'm saying it's good to internalize the fact that mistakes are part of the process and you shouldn't be discouraged when you make them. regroup and try again

[@jorgefonseca9225]

It's a really fucking hard work on this stuff but after looks like a brand new 👏👏👌👍

[@simonwoodward438]

That's solved a 20 year old dilemma for me, I have a cracked dash to repair on a old 944, I currently have a spare which is also cracked so I will that first, cheers for the video.

[@haroonaziz6652]

This is my first video of this channel and I'm amazed how much information one can put in one video I loved the fact that you showed how difficult a diy project can be and the mistakes to avoid when doing it yourself

[@clyderasmussen3678]

Its a lot faster to use a can of spray foam insulation or sealant for filling the cracks instead of bono or fiber filler. Sets up rigid then block sand it down. Brush on liquid contact cement holds best. Use 4 way stretch textured vinyl and some gentle heat. Work from the center outward to the ends. Use lots of spring clamps along the edges. If possible staple the edges that extend around on the back side.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for the tips. I look forward to trying this again from everything I’ve learned in the comments.

[@agrxdrowflow958]

Contact cement does not necessarily have the temperature resistance as headliner adhesive.

[@clyderasmussen3678]

@@agrxdrowflow958 I like the idea of using the headliner spray glue. It might allow you to reposition it briefly as you work.

[@Liberty4Ever]

Spray foam insulation continues to expand for weeks. It would produce high spots where the cracks were. There is an expanding foam called X30 for marine and aircraft applications that cures differently. It doesn't continue to expand. It could be sanded and it would maintain the shape.

[@gosnellktn]

take a look at other glue options. 3m makes tons of different kinds of glue. i would have used a glue that allows retacking. i am no expert, but i know what using the right feels like compared to using something that is almost the right glue.

[@maurocont]

oh man...I know all the effort needed to get a result this good, I did this exact same work a couple years ago and made the same mistakes, It's really a lot of work. Great job!

[@hugoaguilar3073]

Don't remember the time I clicked on a video so fast... thank you for all the hard work you put into these videos.

[@markw1791]

You rock man.If I can see it done I can redo it. I was 20 and seen a man swap a motor. Went home and swapped the one I had knocking. Fired right up. That was 30 years ago in a apartment complex.Yeah they were mad but i had it done before some one could say no. Used the same truck to go get the motor given to me for free and borrowed a cherry picker.Pulled the old motor and set it in back,and got the new motor and put it in the truck. Because you dont skip like a lot of people do,and even tho it is fast forward i can see and reproduce what you do.Thanks man it helps a lot.

[@6thGearGarage]

Most of my neighbors hated me when I lived in an apt, except for the ones who needed a hand wrenching or borrowing a tool

[@4by_yotaguy373]

Ok I watched entire video and you definitely deserve an A+ for effort! You demonstrated everything I want to try and more. I was rooting for you the entire time! If it wasn't for the top recess it would have turned out awesome at the beginning. VERY RESPECTABLE VIDEO THANK YOU!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks!!! I recently restored another dash using spray foam, brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl and the results were much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@panagiotisharos9625]

Congratulations... excellent... regards from Athens Greece..

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I recently restored another dash using spray foam, brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl, and the results were better, but still had a little trouble with the recessed area: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@lauramildon-clews7850]

I have a 1975 Toyota Crown. As I live in New Zealand it is right hand drive. It had cracks in the dash and I repaired it in a very similar manner. I used a fabric backed 4 way stretch vinyl. The adhesive used was made by a company in NZ called CRC. It is similar to the product that you used. This is a very angular dash, but it came out very well

[@6thGearGarage]

I think I have heard of CRC before, they have a protective lubricant called 6-56 that I've used before. Good product!

[@nataliepotesta1995]

The fact that you kept all your mistakes in the video I have subscribed. Honesty pays off

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I recently did another dash using different materials and the results were much better the second time around! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@Bob3519]

Great video. It's one of those things that you don't know how to do until you've done it. Kudos for pulling off the first vinyl and redoing it instead of just accepting the results. Thanks to all the comments that are constructive with advise. Cheers.

[@benjaminwhitt6415]

Who else stuck around cause dudes just... this was oddly relaxing dude... was just so well made

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for watching! I recently restored another dash using different methods and 4-way stretch vinyl and the results were much better! Part 2: How to Restore/Fix/Repair a Cracked Vinyl Dash - Toyota Hilux Pickup/4Runner kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@desparky]

I remember doing this on my Mazda RX2 when I was 18 (in 1985). I sat the vinyl out in the sun for a while, and then over many hours I slowly and carefully pulled the material backing off the the new sheet of vinyl (started the edge off with a razor blade). I ended up with very sore fingers, but this left me with a super stretchy and thin vinyl. The dash came out almost perfect, although the RX2 dash pad is very simple. I firstly attached the rear edge with heaps of clothes pins, then carefully from the center out, stretched the vinyl to the front edge and attached clothes pegs along that edge. Any other clamps in the middle of the dash would leave an impression on ther, but it might slowly disappear? I later did the same thing to a Mazda R100 which has a way more complex dash. It worked out well too. The only issue I had later was the new vinyl off gassing in the Australian sun, which always left a fog inside the windshield that I had to clean off every week or so for the first few months.

[@bigsparky8888]

AGREED...GAS IS GIVEN OFF BY VYNAL...VW's WERE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS...SO CAL DESERTS...WINDOWS MUST BE CLEANED EVERY WEEK...OILS...YUP...TY BROTHER...

[@reecenewton3097]

@@bigsparky8888 Ditto Fiats: I had a '69 124 Sport Coupe that nastied up the windows: the gummy stuff was hard to get off.

[@justindarnell430]

You helped me out a lot I just bought my first father son project that we will be attempting this with just for the experience thanks

[@sandrafright9048]

I have used liquid tape the stuff you can coat wires with. It works fantastic. You can even get Color’s that are close to to Color of dash.

[@6thGearGarage]

Good idea!! I recently restored another Toyota dash using spray foam, 4-way stretch vinyl and brush-on glue, and the results were much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@lovetrump1088]

Love it...thanks for showing how a DYI job actually works...the first time at least. Second time is better, third is the charm!!

[@philgriswold2133]

Very good timing. I'm just starting on a 1988 single cab 4x4 and, of course the dash is cracked. I think I'll go with the replacement part versus home made. I have a grey interior, but I think I'll stay with the black for the contrast. That seems to be big in new cars. Most videos edit out all of they mistakes, thanks for keeping it real.

[@ronjones758]

I think you have a great attitude when it comes to working on old cars. I really enjoyed and appreciated your video!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I later restored another dash using spray foam, brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl + spray paint, and the results were much better, but still had a little trouble with the recessed area: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8 Also I put both dashes through a torture test to see which products held up better and the second one was definitely the winner: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6jOooeXfbBlgqM

[@Bruceanddenise]

Thanks for going through all the trouble for me. You've worked through all the ideas I had for wrecked, BMW E30 dashes. Alcantara may be the solution.

[@waqasahmed7057]

Now this is one original DIY project that is very natural in its making. Thats exactly how it works. You make a plan then you execute it and you come to know a lot of problems and you tackle them and makes you frustrated 😁😁 I love you man for what you were doing.

[@kyle9782]

I subscribed when I heard OCD... lol I've got a 95 4runner and been working on it 3 yrs. OCD is required with these trucks. My dash is embarrassing! I think I'll give this a go... Nice vid man...

[@britton6062]

to be honest, I think you did a great job. Im not as courageous as you, but I'd give you an A+ for sure. I have an older Mercedes, and dash cracks are a tradition !

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for watching! I recently restored another dash using brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl and the results were much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@rickbale3772]

When I have a difficult piece like this, I put the vinyl in the clothes dryer for a few minutes. It comes out very rubbery. A small heat lamp works well also.

[@99FXR]

Glad I found you man! I love my 86 Toyota pickup..doing a half ass restore right now. Probably gonna have to binge your channel.

[@andrewhardcastle7982]

Fantastic dedication ! Thanks for the course in dash repair

[@chriscarey1478]

I own a 1988 Toyota 4x4 and am studying videos to educate myself to do a restoration. I want to say THANK YOU! for the Vienna Waltz! That kind of music is proven to be conducive for learning, unlike the rap cr@p and death metal head banger stuff in so many other videos. Kudos, great job! Quality!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I've been using classical for all my long tutorials. I agree with you 100% on the quality of music in some videos!

[@aladwanit]

You should got the dash painted, and get done with it and save money 💰

[@jm-ys3un]

great repair i own 2 chevy trucks from the 90 s both cracked real bad but they are solid plastic , luckily i found 2 good ones at junk yard just got real lucky i replaced and painted the one on my 98 with that vinyl spray looks brand new better than expected

[@6thGearGarage]

Nice! This is an old video, I recently restored another dash using different method and materials and it came out much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@jamyers121]

Have you thought about making a separate "tray" for the top of the recessed section? Maybe use the thick vinyl like the 1st attempt and carefully trim the "hole", leaving about a 1/2" overlap that can be pressed in with a custom tray? And making a tray using Kydex material. I make kydex sheaths and its originally used for molding interior panels for aircraft and marine applications. It can be heated and molded in place. Once molded and cooled, remove and cut to fit and do the final fit and finish. I have made lots of itrms with Kydex. I think it would look sharp! Also, with a minor modification, you can make the tray snap in or out for cleaning. Just an idea to deal with the molding issue plus to give it a little "upgrade".

[@6thGearGarage]

I hadn't considered that, a removable tray!

[@ryanbrown9346]

I was thinking the same thing!!

[@jaimecruzado1350]

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[@jamyers121]

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[@Mark-m9z4q]

Brian, I am so lucky to have happened across your video. I believe that through your very informative video that I have some options that I wasn't aware in restoring the dash of my 1991 Dodge Stealth Turbo. It has a crack in exactly the same location that yours does. While I will check the availability of a vinyl dash-cap for my Stealth, I believe I will be able to use some of your techniques on other areas, such as, door and other interior elements. Thank you.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for watching! I later restored another dash using spray foam, brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl, and the results were better, but still had a little trouble with the recessed area: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8 Also I put both dashes through a torture test to see which products held up better and the second one was definitely the winner: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6jOooeXfbBlgqM

[@houseofno]

Great job recovering that dash! Definitely worthwhile!

[@danielludlow8960]

Hahaha! Dude! I did the same thing doing my room with non textured walls! Sanded and sanded and sanded and sanded...took a break for days or weeks at a time....in the end....I textured the walls!!!! BTW....I like supporting channels that I like so I ordered a couple of hoodies

[@6thGearGarage]

Thank you!! I recently restored another dash using spray foam, brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl. Less sanding with the foam and the results were much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@jP-nw7nm]

This just gave me so much hope!!! Thank for this!

[@tailopez5106]

Props to you for taking on a project like that. I would’ve got frustrated and smashed the dash by the first attempted you had.

[@6thGearGarage]

Haha.. there was a long break after the first attempt!

[@phdr754]

Yeah.. .like another poster, cut out the center of that big tray and Wrap around the edge. Then take material and cover a board. Or a contrasting piece of material. Scrap vinyl but you're just worried about the white edges showing. Doesn't have to be removable. Solid plastic plate.

[@lliamthrumble]

Apparently one of the hardest car diy jobs on the planet

[@6thGearGarage]

I recently restored another Toyota dash using 4-way stretch vinyl and brush-on contact cement. Much easier and the results are much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@rosewd2]

Its like doing a vinyl top, you dont put glue over the whole roof at once or you'd end up with wrinkles. Just do one area at a time and strech

[@JamesBlankenship-y6v]

Man, amazing video. Ive got my dads 84 toyota that he bought new. I drove the truck through high school. I was considering selling the truck, but Im really enjoying these videos and may have to fix some of the issues now!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for watching! I recently restored another dash using spray foam, brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl, and the results were better, but still had a little trouble with the recessed area: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@yotakid]

Yes been waiting for this video!

[@timbonnefin]

Gotta say I really enjoyed this DIY video. You did exactly what I know I would have done with the mess ups. Hopefully when I do my dash I will have your mistakes fresh in my mind.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I recently restored another Toyota dash using spray foam, 4-way stretch vinyl and brush-on glue, and the results were much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@c10zane]

Using a steamer for clothes may help with re-adjusting, car shows that I've watched the upholstery guys use them

[@azulmemo]

Your end product looks way better than the original cracked dash! Thumbs up! Good job!

[@frontier9142]

That dip "Trey" in the dash.. I would have just filled that in solid and smoothed it out to match the rest of the dash.. I can only imagine the vinyl in the sun on a hot day is just going to pop up.. you could have eliminated that problem just by filling it in..

[@6thGearGarage]

Looking back, I wish I would have 👍

[@TEAMPHY6]

It's valuable to see what didn't work. Saves a lot of time and money.

[@6thGearGarage]

I recently restored another dash using spray foam, brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl and the results were much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@CALIBRA4X4]

Thanks for making [& including] lots of mistakes-hopefully I can avoid all/most when I attempt dash recover.[for warned is etc etc]

[@xavierriestra9200]

ive never used it before but i feel like 4 way stretch vinyl would have helped here but i liked that you left all the mistakes in the video it shows the reality of diy projects

[@6thGearGarage]

I'd like to try another with 4-way stretch vinyl.

[@indyjones3287]

Nice video. Maybe try and repair/paint the 80 series before going all in on wrap? On my way to testdrive an 80 series now!

[@6thGearGarage]

The only problem I see with painting it is getting it to match and replicating the vinyl texture to blend with the factory vinyl finish. Then hoping that paint doesn't fade from the sun. Hope you get the 80!

[@indyjones3287]

@@6thGearGarage Hmmm... Could use a piece of vinyl to texturize the paint, while still wet and then use a satin clear to protect all of it from the sun (would have to paint the whole thing anyway). I passed on the 80 (was looking for a friend), someone snatched it up this morning. Market is crazy right now for anything 4wd.

[@clivehorridge]

@@indyjones3287 Love my 80, 12 years owned with 472 k km on the dial. Goes anywhere, and never misses a beat. ❤️🇷🇴🇬🇧👍🏻

[@nickjones7737]

When ive looked at those dash caps, i saw they they are notably ugly at the window side view. At least when it's for a chevy squarebody. You did a great job with the fix and the video. New subscriber!

[@6thGearGarage]

I agree... for the price I hoped they would look better. I'm currently doing another dash with brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl - video coming soon!

[@radfourrunner8840]

Good job! Thanks for sharing. I need to do this on my truck, too. I'll try stretching the vinyl around the curves using heatgun before the adhesive phase. I want to build up the recessed part on top because I don't want anything placed on the dash. What do you guys think about using foam, maybe 3/8- inch thick, to fill most of it and filling smaller recesses with the Bondo?

[@6thGearGarage]

I considered filling the recessed part as well. I would have dremeled away the vinyl first, then applied spray foam to build the area up, then for the last 1/4 or 1/8", used body filler. Maybe the long strand first for strength, then the smooth on top to finish it off.

[@topcat5988]

I felt so bad for you and all your hard work…but you got it done! Good work!!!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thank you!

[@jumpinjojo]

Should have just repaired and redyed the dash. That’s what I did.

[@timothy2935]

Sweet. I love KZbin. I just bought a 77 sr5 pick up and can't wait to restore it! Love videos like these for the rest of us do it yourselfers

[@6thGearGarage]

Nice! I'm getting more into the older trucks, just got a 1980 long bed to restore. I really like the quad headlights on the earlier trucks like yours.

[@timothy2935]

@@6thGearGarage same dude. Beautiful truck

[@joefire5330]

One the best videos i have seen so far!! I really like how you filmed the struggles and work arounds!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for watching... I recently restored another dash using spray foam, brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl and the results were much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@jordanwhite3152]

I have no idea why, but I like your videos. Keep working

[@24kRobot]

Smoothing out that shoulder in the recessed area while you were at it is an excellent idea. The vinyl will lay much better rather than trying to get it to lay in that tiny shoulder. 👍🏼

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I later restored another dash using spray foam, brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl + spray paint, and the results were much better, but still had a little trouble with the recessed area: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8 Also I put both dashes through a torture test to see which products held up better and the second one was definitely the winner: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6jOooeXfbBlgqM

[@americanpatriot2422]

Outstanding video and presentation. I went with the plastic cover for my Dark blue dash for my 91 4x4 truck. Super easy and worth every penny. It even came pre painted with glue.

[@6thGearGarage]

The plastic covers really do look great when painted to match. I recently restored another Toyota dash using spray foam, 4-way stretch vinyl and brush-on glue, and the results were much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@JohnnyAppleSSsseeed]

This video helped me tremendously with my decision for dash replacement options, thank you!

[@TheMityquin]

I loved this video because of the mistakes you made and how you showed how to go back to fix the mistakes.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for watching! I later restored another dash using spray foam, brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl + spray paint, and the results were much better, but still had a little trouble with the recessed area: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8 Also I put both dashes through a torture test to see which products held up better and the second one was definitely the winner: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6jOooeXfbBlgqM

[@mtwata]

First video from this channel I'm watching. This is Chris Fix level stuff. Very informative!

[@H3Humper]

Seeing the end product is so satisfying! Your solution for the top of the dash in the recessed area is great. My idea was to fill it permanently and just have a smooth top

[@6thGearGarage]

Filling it in was my plan B. It would have been so much easier without it there!

[@H3Humper]

@@6thGearGarage I bet! I was going to ask how it has held up and then realized your video is super recent haha. Has the recessed area still held over the short time it's been finished?

[@6thGearGarage]

@@H3Humper Yes so far the recessed area has stayed the same. I'm going to give it some time and see if it bubbles up.

[@AntoineFinch]

the shipping is usually higher than the price for the dash on Ebay! for my 1984 buick lesabre the dash is 79.00 but the shipping is 179.00!

[@carlcarsboult255]

10/10 , gotta break a few eggs to get a good job ,experts ain't born their made through hard work and effort youre video is great warts an all .thanks for sharing.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for watching... I recently restored another dash using spray foam, brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl and the results were much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@David-bm1gx]

Use mineral spirits to clean up glue I use a paint spay gun for gluing

[@jasondavis8741]

Man, that's great. Love to see jobs that show, what how and why. Great job. Thanks

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for watching! I recently restored another dash using some different methods and better materials and it turned out great: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@SigurdtheRyder]

on my truck, I used an industrial silicon and used kind of like bondo....took some time to set up, but I did not want to apply vinyl. What I chose to do was a texture spray....when that was dried I painted the dash Desert Sand as I am doing a common paint job on the truck as well....Still working on the restoration but things are looking very good on my 1993 4x4 pickup.

[@robj2704]

I used a replacement dash cap molded to fit over my bad dash on an 80 Malibu a few years ago. It came out really great. I'd definitely use a dash cap again. Just follow the instructions; doesn't take that long to install. My vent louvers were in bad shape but was able to find used replacements on eBay. You can spend a bunch of money on an interior but if the dash looks bad, it ruins the look of the entire interior. Glad I went the route I did.

[@MrFrancisco46]

Nice video!!!, it reminds me sooo much when I do stuff. trial and error is my favorite way to learn what not to do. THANK YOU FOR BEING SINCERE.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I recently restored another dash using spray foam, brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl, and the results were better, but still had a little trouble with the recessed area: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@Ben83597]

Thanks for sharing both your failures and success. Great video.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for watching! I recently restored another dash using spray foam, brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl, and the results were better, but still had a little trouble with the recessed area: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@PostalRedneck]

You put in one heck of an effort. Win or lose there was a lot of information here. Thanks for taking the time to try various methods and editing for upload. Reminds me of all the pain I was dealing with on my Suburban build.

[@mfundenimthembu651]

You've got some really nice viewers... That's all I can highlight.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I tried another with 4-way stretch vinyl and the results were much better! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@chrishendrix6202]

Hey. If I may..ive done lots of vinyl covering, and you can keep that contour in the dash by gluing the inset part only, and press the glue on the bottom and edges, and let it dry. Then take a steamer (or even an iron with a GOOD steam setting)...not heat only, and stretch the vinyl over the contours as you glue it into place. Heat tends to more less melt the vinyl into place, while the steam sort of swells the cloth backing of the vinyl and allows it to stretch. If you ever get the chance to do another one, try it and start glueing in the contours first, not trying to stretch the material into it. Hope this helps...and great and informative video by the way! Thanks

[@xavierriestra9200]

you are right the indent needs yo be done first so the material its not stretched and comes up from it but at least he puts the mistakes in the video and now we know what not to do 🤣.

[@mattedwards4533]

You have the patients of Job!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for watching! I recently restored another dash using some different methods and better materials and it turned out great: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@MrSonordrumr]

I wouldve just painted it with some vinyl paint, but thats just me. Great job man!

[@simba9725]

Lay the vinyl down first in the recess areas first then work your way outward. But it still looks really good seeing how this is the first time you tried it.

[@martinpadrerico9811]

What I saw so far helping with glueing on any wrap like this vinyl is to go in very small sections like at first just half the bottom of the recessed area and then from there the other half, then piece by piece the rim and after that the bigger top area in pieces. Like that you always can stretch and reposition where you didn’t put glue on what helps handling where the glue is applied. Also don’t overlap where you have to cut if possible. Better try to cut it fitting while installing. But honestly you did great! Also great idea with the „stamp“ and prestretching the vinyl there. But you did

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I recently restored another Toyota dash using spray foam, 4-way stretch vinyl and brush-on glue, and the results were much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@TeslaArhimedovich]

Great job, not everyone is given such creative talent.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I recently gave it another try with different materials and it turned out MUCH better! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@peteracton6360]

I like the honesty of this video, it’s for real.

[@chivomachete]

Thanks for the real video ,, you did good bro

[@mcummings4643]

Hey buddy 2 things, 1is Australia has all the right hand drive 80 series dash covers you need and 2 is when you mix bondo do it on glass or a ceramic tile coz the hardener soaks into cardboard and you loose hardener. Cheers Mic

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for the tip! I wish shipping wasn't killer, I'll end up restoring the dash at some point. I recently did another truck dash with different materials and the results were much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@053790]

excellent job! I like it...maybe you could have left the bondo mold in the dash and make it a flat area on the dashboard...you are more courageous than me! nice!!!

[@6thGearGarage]

That would have made life much easier! I recently restored another Toyota dash using spray foam, 4-way stretch vinyl and brush-on glue, and the results were much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@ValentinArzola]

Awesome job man! The experience is worth the hassle. The more you do it the better you will get.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I recently restored another dash using spray foam, brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl and the results were much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@Lsx70Velle]

I don't know if anyone mentioned it but I don't like mixing filler on cardboard. It doens't seem to mix as well and the cardboard kind of absorbs some of it. Great video and results!

[@rich6841]

Well I've be watching a lot of ways of doing wraps, It's going to be some fun trying different way's. I'm up for the challenge one way or another wish me luck. Great do's and don't to watch for ,video was awesome.

[@sillymellons4660]

Great job! That’s way harder than it looks.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I'm going to try again sometime.

[@hectornagano1819]

Bro you did an excellent job considering it was your first time.

[@wookievr641]

Solid try with the mold and much better looking vs very cracked dash.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I recently restored another Toyota dash using spray foam, 4-way stretch vinyl and brush-on glue, and the results were much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@thDARKside2]

I live in Australia and I converted my 74 Corvette from LHD to RHD. With the dash faces I cut, rearranged and filled the joins. What I did was remove the cotton backing from the vinyl which made it super stretchy. They looked factory.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks I will have to try that in the next dash video!

[@Eagle031265]

That was a pretty fair and nice try to refurbish that dash. Thanks for your time and share this with us. Greetings from Costa Rica.

[@andrewp550]

Remember that groove that was filled in around the recess? Good place for a seam. Do the recess with a separate piece to the groove, and the groove will make the seam disappear with top piece overlap. Steamer helps a lot also, especially if using leather. Awesome video!!

[@6thGearGarage]

Excellent idea! Thanks

[@allforwheelsgarage]

Thanks for the shout out, love the tutorial video. Looks like yours turned out Great. Mine is still holding up awesome no problems. I got some updates in the works coming soon.

[@MrGonzales1982]

Great video thank you for the tutorial, must say it's refreshing to watch a real video.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I recently restored another dash using spray foam, brush on glue and 4-way stretch vinyl and the results were much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnOceH6Ch62MhK8

[@eyedeeeyeohtee2968]

Nvr thought about something like this. Just assumed a cracked dash meant trash or expensive repair. Nice work 6th Gear.

[@Samson-EC]

I have to give you kudos for your patience and tenacity...thks..jc

[@gregoryg.campbell3874]

we had exactly the same problems on my 87 Toyota dash an afterthought was to fill the depression on top and make the whole dash rounded? Thank you for your comments about the plastic - insert I will look at that why have the Chinese not done the $40 knock off? Great video thank you for being candid with your mistakes

[@northerntranquility1614]

Nice job turned out great,took a bit of time but you ended up with excellent results.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@debouch]

Working with a steam engine would be easier. But congratulations for the video and this kind of diy project always has some last minute problem to solve. Practice leads to perfection. Greetings from Brazil.

[@fojnica2226]

well good job for non prof...nice video..greetings from croatia

[@PeeWee33772]

Well done that Man. Perseverance and Dedication rewarded ! Nice Vid.