mferris

I know I saw detailed step-by-step instructions on 968 dash removal somewhere - but I can't find with a search here. Can someone point me to them?

1993 968 Cab - took off the A-Pillar trim this weekend and repainted with SEM to such good effect that they look brand new so I've decided to remove my (slightly cracked, but sun bleached) dash and door tops and repaint them (even if I leave the crack in place since it's not worth $2K to have someone repair it - although I reserve the right to change my mind once I get it off).

jeff968

Google Clarks garage for good dash removal steps.

Classic grey color?

mferris

thanks for reminder about Clark’s!

Yea - I presume classic gray (seats are light gray, and I’ve already replaced the steering wheel and shifter with black). The dash and door panel tops are discolored and sunburned to no end. I like black (to minimize windshield reflections) and already painted the a pillars satin back and they look brilliant -so if I can figure out how to paint the AC vents black I will just convert everything to black.

Not original but I’ll keep it classy.

jeff968

It was another color option combination with the light grey.

mferris

Nice! That's the look I want (although mine may never be that clean). I'm getting there. Right now though - mine is still a gray/brown combination. (pictures are before the steering wheel/shifter/boot changes - during repainting of the instrument console and stereo installation)

jeff968

I had your interior in one of my previous 968s. It had the deviated carpet option to classic grey.

mferris

Dang your cars look great. My gray carpet under the (new) floormats has a nice red tint to it from the failed previous floormats I presume. The problem I have with my 968 is that it looks just good enough and drives just good enough for me to want to invest - but will never be perfect. I like improving it more than I like driving it though, so I keep it around mostly to work on.

jeff968

Sharp!

jsheiry

Not that its a big deal but the Clarkes Garage dash info IIRC does not mention the 10mm nut/bolt behind the passenger side airbag....about the only difference. Good luck, Labor of Love. Have 3 more to do in my near future. Sigh

mferris

Thanks.

And if anyone has any recommendations on a quick way to mostly fix a crack without the full bondo treatment - would appreciate it. Not sure I can make the bondo look good enough (to replicate the dimpled look of the vinyl) and I don’t want to send it somewhere to have it recovered. The cut is only about 3” long and I can’t see it from either seat.

dlearl476

I’d try Polyvance Plasti-Fix It comes in white and black. But I’ve been told (and suspect it’s true after using it) that it’s simple super glue and baking soda, but the pin oiler and molding bits that come in the kit are invaluable. You could also buy some of Polyvance’s extra thick super glue and use your own baking soda. If you go this route, get the fast activator spray, too.

How it works: Heat the molds in hot water, allow to set on grain, fill the crack, apply mold until it sets, remove mold.

I’ve used this stuff to make tabs on a motorcycle fairing and it make on as hard as the original plastic. (ABS in the case if my Triumph fairing)

mferris

Brilliant. Thank you!

dlearl476

@mferris Also, Permatex makes some vinyl repair kits. You might want to look at them, too, once you get the crack filled.

mferris

Ok - so I think I got it all figured out...now to see if I can get it back together someday....