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Technical Shop => Interior => Topic started by: YYZ on August 19, 2023, 04:02:29 AM

Title: Best repair compound for E-body dash pad?
Post by: YYZ on August 19, 2023, 04:02:29 AM
Looking to repair some minor cracks in a dash pad (black).

What materials/whose kits seem to work the best for getting a good result and matching the grain?

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Best repair compound for E-body dash pad?
Post by: moparroy on August 19, 2023, 12:53:20 PM
I used permatex vinyl repair i think I got at crappy Tire for a couple minor repairs.

It's not perfect but better than before. Don't be afraid to heat the dowel hot with a heat gun.

Interesting black color match not perfect. Over color with Sharpie pen helped some.

Experiment on scraps before you go at your good piece
Title: Re: Best repair compound for E-body dash pad?
Post by: RUNCHARGER on August 19, 2023, 09:55:54 PM
When I had my HemiCuda I bought a kit with the graining paper and all the rest of the stuff but I could never get it right. I hired a Fibrenew guy that did them for dealerships and it came out very well.
Title: Re: Best repair compound for E-body dash pad?
Post by: anlauto on August 20, 2023, 05:13:11 PM
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on August 19, 2023, 09:55:54 PM
When I had my HemiCuda I bought a kit with the graining paper and all the rest of the stuff but I could never get it right. I hired a Fibrenew guy that did them for dealerships and it came out very well.

I think everybody tried one of those kits back in the day...LOL :smile:
Title: Re: Best repair compound for E-body dash pad?
Post by: YYZ on August 21, 2023, 03:12:39 AM
Fibrenew appears to do good work, but they are beyond swamped, or at least the ones around here are.  At this point I'd rather take a swing myself, using good materials, and not have to wait/run around.