rigez Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Not sure if anyone has seen this posting at www.classiczcars.com. A cheaper alternative to sending out your dash for professional repair. From the pics it looks just as good or like a professional restoration. http://classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23919&highlight=dash+repair I'm going to try it out on a dash I have sitting in my garage that needs repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Can someone post a more direct link to this info? I followed the link and registered the the day this was posted, no worky! Several days later, link still no worky!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Can someone post a more direct link to this info? I followed the link and registered the the day this was posted, no worky! Several days later, link still no worky!!! This one works for me. I did have to re log in first though... I had been logged off for some time. http://classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23919&highlight=dash+repair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Can someone send me the pictures. I registered for this forum but I am blocked from looking at the pictures. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatMan Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Sorry, these are in reverse order to the original posting.... http://classiczcars.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15049&d=1163613718 http://classiczcars.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15048&d=1163613718 http://classiczcars.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15047&d=1163613718 http://classiczcars.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15046&d=1163613718 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatMan Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 These are the 'during' shots: http://classiczcars.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15045&d=1163612617 http://classiczcars.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15044&d=1163612175 http://classiczcars.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15043&d=1163612175 http://classiczcars.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15042&d=1163612175 http://classiczcars.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15041&d=1163612175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatMan Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 These are the "before" shots: http://classiczcars.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15040&d=1163611717 http://classiczcars.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15039&d=1163611717 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I tried logging out/in and link no worky...............what is up with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicar Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I rarely go to that site because the logging in ♥♥♥♥ is such a hassle. It seems I always have to go to lost password link, get a new temp password, reset password, log in again, and end up getting not much out of the site visit anyway. I'm not sure if it's my security settings or thier's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I tried to go the the links and still I get an error This is the error message that I get. " chrism, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons: Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system? If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation. " This forum sucks. Who would want to be a member not knowing what pages can be view and what pages can not be view. It teases you and then it aggravates you. Can you cut and paste the picutes into this thread. If you need to, just use Microsoft paint to capture the images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I tried to go the the links and still I get an error This is the error message that I get. " chrism, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons: Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system? If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation. " This forum sucks. Who would want to be a member not knowing what pages can be view and what pages can not be view. It teases you and then it aggravates you. Can you cut and paste the picutes into this thread. If you need to, just use Microsoft paint to capture the images. This is the same error I keep getting................arrrrrghhhhhhh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellazed Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I registered a couple of days ago but never received the 'Registration' link by e-mail as was promised. With great difficulty I managed to get a message off to the Admins to point this out (after initially receiving the usual "you are not authorised..." message) - no reply. Aaaaaaargh!!! I just hope they lurk on this Forum too, get the message and do something about it. I am at least now able to open some of the pics in the galleries, but can't post, etc. Thankfully no such trouble when I joined HybridZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigez Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Lets see if this works here is the text and pics: Dash Repair Process/Pictures The dashboard in my car had some serious cracks along the top but I couldn't pull the trigger to send it off for rework because of the cost. I wanted to try to repair it somehow though, I had to try something! Here's a few pictures of the cracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigez Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 I beveled the edges of the cracks on both sides, this would enable the filling materials to get underneath the crack and have something to hold on to. I backed the cracks with simple masking tape and filled the cracks with Great Stuff, insulating foam sealant, available at Ace Hardware of course. Here's a picture of the cracks after I sliced down the foam and the materials I used. I was concerned with all the voids in the foam. I had expected something solid but realized all those open holes would provide an excellent base for the SEM plasticized bumper repair which was applied next. I had to apply two coats of the bumper repair plastic. It was easy to work with and feather edged nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigez Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 I have left out the other comments and just copied the text and posting that apply enjoy: "After the repair areas were finish sanded, I scuff sanded the rest of the dash with 220 grit paper and cleaned the surface with SEM plastic/leather prep. After that, I sprayed the complete dash with SEM's texture coating. I followed the directions on the can. I kept the spray nozzle approximately 20 inches from the surface and when the coating was finger dry, I knocked down the texture with scotch-brite. I let the dash dry for 24 hours and then lightly scuffed the complete surface. I cleaned again with the plastic/leather prep and then applied two wet coats of SEM's Trim Black for my finish coat. Here's some pictures of the finished product, it isn't perfect but it exceeded my expectations. I don't think I would have attempted this repair if the dash was in the car. Total cost was approximately $60 and maybe five hours of labor total." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigez Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Here's some pictures of the finished product, it isn't perfect but it exceeded my expectations. I don't think I would have attempted this repair if the dash was in the car. Total cost was approximately $60 and maybe five hours of labor total." I think this guy is too humble from the pics it looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 whoa, nice!! must remember this thread in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 That is better than the 800.00 that I was quoted for the refinishing of my dash.....and I only have two cracks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamba_888 Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Should this thread be sent to our trusty FAQ section (like a sticky)?? I think so. Even if it hasn't been tested through time and heat, I think this still makes for a good start for having our dashes reasonably good looking! Just my 02 cents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeamNissan Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I think thats going to take no time at all to crack and be looking like crap again....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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