rubberized (plasti-dip) refinish on the dash: Anyone done it?
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rubberized (plasti-dip) refinish on the dash: Anyone done it?
Hey all, i have the usual cracked dashboard. I ran across an article/product on 9xauto on how to refinish the dashboard with the rubberized paint "plastidip" which is used as a tool coating. Has anyone here done it or have some thoughts on the process? If I do it I will definitely fully remove the dash, so as to do it the right way. Rubberized Solution Here
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It's okay, that's what they have matched vinyl/rubber paints for. The plasti-dip is just to cover the vinyl, fill the cracks, and make it smooth again. From then on if the colors match you can leave it, or paint over it. I'll be going this route, as my dash is CRACK-A-RIFIC.
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On the rear hatch and bumperettes you want to use a product called forever-black. Used it on the rear spoiler of my 944, and that same rear spoiler is on my 924, hasn't faded at all since then, nor shown any signs of flaking/deterioration.
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Yea, I think with that plastic "tool handle" stuff (that you can buy at Home Depot, incidentally) you're supposed to remove as much of the original vinyl and foam as you can, then apply it. Sounds like an extremely messy process, especially if you don't remove the dash from the car. If you're GOING to remove the dash from the car, just have it re-vinyled anyway (I would).
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Depends where you go - there's an excellent upholstery shop near me that quoted $350 to do it and that's with factory original material. I imagine other places would be comparable. I know it's a bit more expensive than the brush on stuff, but it's the value of your time, the finished product, etc. Still a heck of a lot less than a factory dash at about $1,200!!!
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I got a used dash that looks great, trust me none of the quick fixes work I have looked at them all. Also I am not sure how the shops plan on recovering the dash, unless they have a heat vaccum. It takes many special tools to get it done thats why there are only 4 places you can send them away too in the US.
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One of 'em is in Van Nuys - "Just Dashes". Dunno what they charge though. Pretty sure this shop was going to use adhesive on the inside surface which (admittedly) isn't stock, but could end up being better and lasting longer.
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They're supposed to be awesome. Don't know what their prices are like though, but they do outstanding work from what I'm told.
I'll ask my local upholstery shop what their exact repair method is as well - I have to call 'em tomorrow about my seats anyway.
I'll ask my local upholstery shop what their exact repair method is as well - I have to call 'em tomorrow about my seats anyway.
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You can look up Just Dashes on the internet. They have a site that shows the process that they use. Their work looks good in the pictures but I think prices are like $700 and up IIRC.