DIY early dashboard restoration megathread
#31
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
The ugly part of revision II is well underway. I'm still undecided whether or not I'll go back to aerosol coating it with a uniform finish, or just buy some stretchy upholstery and try and form it over the top (will require 10x less prep). Any input is very welcome, I'm basically making this up as I go along.
#32
Burning Brakes
The ugly part of revision II is well underway. I'm still undecided whether or not I'll go back to aerosol coating it with a uniform finish, or just buy some stretchy upholstery and try and form it over the top (will require 10x less prep). Any input is very welcome, I'm basically making this up as I go along.
#33
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https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...mple-diys.html
Note, in that thread, the OP mentions applying something called MEK to make the vinyl stretchy. Looks to be some nasty stuff
http://www.lowes.com/pd_206493-34228...ductId=3024048
#34
Burning Brakes
I think you could use car wrap vinyl on it , you can find it in leather look now .
Just prepare the surface really good so it will stick to it and use a heat gun to form it.
It wont be easy but i think it can be done.
Just an idea......
Just prepare the surface really good so it will stick to it and use a heat gun to form it.
It wont be easy but i think it can be done.
Just an idea......
#36
Look, a vinyl wrap your dashboard video.
He's wrapping the dash of a late 944.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANE0dueAXSI#t=43
I am stoked to give this a try :-)
My early 944 dash may be a little tricky but I'm game.
He's wrapping the dash of a late 944.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANE0dueAXSI#t=43
I am stoked to give this a try :-)
My early 944 dash may be a little tricky but I'm game.
Last edited by joeystanker; 01-23-2015 at 08:30 AM.
#37
Also...
After seeing how the center speaker cavity is blocking air flow from the Heater...
I'm going to perform a MOD that removes the speaker cavity and gives the air flow space back to the air duct.
After seeing how the center speaker cavity is blocking air flow from the Heater...
I'm going to perform a MOD that removes the speaker cavity and gives the air flow space back to the air duct.
#38
Intermediate
Finally finishing up with this project - here are some photos with out the final defrost trim in place -
refinished top, bottom and glove-box completed
waiting for paint to dry on defrost trim
refinished top, bottom and glove-box.
refinished top, bottom and glove-box completed
waiting for paint to dry on defrost trim
refinished top, bottom and glove-box.
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#41
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Thanks much, The entire kit is from Classic 9 (http://www.classic9leathershop.com/) I chose vinyl to keep cost down. Cheers!
As for the dash I'm working on, fiberglass will be the next attempt. That should ensure that it will never bubble or warp again.
#42
My DA Sander showed up at the house today:
The plan is to sand down and apply a few more layers of foam to get things smooth and level.
I then have vinyl fabric from Jo-ann Fabrics that I will be covering with and adhering with contact cement.
I'm excited to see how it goes, pass or fail.
#43
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#44
Update Pics
After seeing the duct work for the defroster vents, I decided to remove it and delete the speaker cavity and open up the air flow.
I cut a piece of hardboard to fit, set it in to place with a bead of black gasket goo, and set in some small screws for good measure.
I'm leaving the duct off until I am done making a mess sanding.
And then Foam-a-rama.
The DA Sander just showed up in the mail so I'll sand it down and fill in a little more with more foam.
I plan to cover with vinyl so I won't have to make it totally pit free.
I'm stoked to see how it comes out.
After seeing the duct work for the defroster vents, I decided to remove it and delete the speaker cavity and open up the air flow.
I cut a piece of hardboard to fit, set it in to place with a bead of black gasket goo, and set in some small screws for good measure.
I'm leaving the duct off until I am done making a mess sanding.
And then Foam-a-rama.
The DA Sander just showed up in the mail so I'll sand it down and fill in a little more with more foam.
I plan to cover with vinyl so I won't have to make it totally pit free.
I'm stoked to see how it comes out.
#45
And I'm loving my new electric DA sander:
A few more pics from tonight...
Sanding went quite well
And another fill.
Let's see if it will need another.
A few more pics from tonight...
Sanding went quite well
And another fill.
Let's see if it will need another.