How To Restore a Cracked Dashboard

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[@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

[@mattbartholomew6904]

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?

[@mattbartholomew6904]

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

[@mattbartholomew6904]

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

[@LucasSi919]

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

[@mikeunivers]

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

[@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

[@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)

[@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.

[@Maisonier]

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

[@geraldrogers9481]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 .

[@BattleOfBowties]

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

[@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

[@nearsightedfromthefarside6534]

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

[@lilbaba2456]

@Osvaldo Ah wot

[@modhappy]

Get the flock outta here

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@allendaleguitars.stpetersb4528]

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

[@brendanschriber3242]

Really? That’s interesting

[@Genevo9]

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

[@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.

[@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 ...

[@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!

[@aaronspoon1]

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

[@connorwhitcomb1723]

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

[@polarisridda101]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@PinkSugarDolll]

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

[@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

[@jackbrett1365]

Is there a way to get it back to the original vinyl type finish or does it have to be flocked after repair?

[@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.

[@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.

[@roadstar499]

how durable is this flocking?... i found a a all plastic dash for my 2001 chevy... old dash is is many pieces...do to being in fl sun all its life... the one i pulled out of junkyard was in three piece and plastic is not as brittle.. i fixed with jb weld and then epoxy and glass on under side.... i have a standard light colored dash cover ,but this flocking seems pretty cool and the glue over the top of dash may prevent dash from getting more brittle and cracking... i think chevy dash for my truck new is around $500 ..junkyard was $10 for top portion which is where all my damage is... i plan on keeping this truck so i just want this repair to last...any tips is appreciated

[@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

[@shanebryan8151]

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

[@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?

[@graviousfir2461]

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

[@MattG-dk6sx]

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

[@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🇵🇷✌🤓✌

[@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.

[@thelegendaryn1682]

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

[@charleswittmer2477]

no

[@ronan4th]

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

[@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.

[@hammertimee777]

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

[@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.

[@CloodyTube]

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

[@f.o.e.garage9336]

It looks flocking amazing

[@mtebaldi1]

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

[@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.

[@mannycontreras5266]

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

[@arturoruvalcaba2139]

You guys did a great job on the dashboard

[@fabiofreitas9038]

Very cool. Were did you buy the flocking kit?

[@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

[@muguenrunrun5586]

What kind of resine use for repair de crack,? Thanks!!!

[@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.

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

Awesome job on repairing the cracks minbthe dashboard.

[@aaronjackson2780]

How did the cracking hold up?

[@h3h3umm]

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

[@jonahpeet4080]

What color of flocking powder is that

[@johnvickers6280]

Where do you get the lm material for the dash because my parts houses guys act like you are on drugs . Great video

[@johnsonfamily9231]

Is there a website were we can buy the material that is use in the video

[@alexasandidge4956]

How would you clean this after installing?

[@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

[@smokeydabeecharlescoleman8365]

I see you used a foam roller, but The Flock It site says no foam rollers. Why did you use one ? did it cause any problems ?

[@jamer365mojica4]

That dash came out amazing

[@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.

[@panchocoyote3608]

Very nice! How is it holding up? Is it hard to keep clean?

[@coolissimo69]

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

[@rikimorton6951]

Can u do this process then just paint instead of flock and what if dash jas airbags ?

[@audisportcarrasco]

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

[@jet43891]

What are you guys gonna do with the top air vents? Mine did not make it when removing the dash.

[@ApocalypsesandSurvival]

Very cool product thank guys

[@trevorhenry1003]

How difficult would it have been to strip that top layer off? Or was this method faster?

[@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.

[@betonthis1]

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

[@amaanhabib9515]

What product are y’all using

[@VicsGarage71]

Any issues with that bond bonding to the foam pad?

[@mykcarrestoration3965]

Where can i buy these, by the way, great work! Looks fantastic!

[@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.

[@corywilliamsmith]

How long does it last? Does it deteriorate after sitting the sun over time?

[@robertoramos291]

Im getting anxious, waiting the overcome of the 240

[@rgj406]

It was a perfect presentation

[@caseyjones6741]

what are the upsides to flocking is it much different from what the actual dashboard was before

[@jesusromero5217]

@throtl How well has held up after a couple of years?

[@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..

[@jamesfcookjr]

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

[@hersh_yt]

Which black spray paint they used ?

[@MichaelCook1981]

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

[@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

[@RippinGearz]

Does the flocking fade? If you were to use red would it turn pink?

[@charleswittmer2477]

flocking is not meant to be in the sun.

[@jykraken1777]

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

[@charlesbynum9534]

Are there different color . Flock I have a 92 nissan my dash needs to be totally redone

[@82danielrider]

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

[@96domatyo]

Thanks guys I loved this where it's fun to watch perfect info and well done!!