Dash Pad Help

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custodian

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I took this out of my 86 C30. It looks like someone removed all the foam and cover material. Any suggestions, thoughts, ideas on putting some kind of cover back on it? This is not a show truck and most likely never will be. I'd just like to come up with a decent looking dash pad.

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I use a heat gun or hair dryer and remove all of the under padding as well, although most don't get it down to bare metal. It helps avoid lumps and uneven surfaces as well as gaps after installing a new dash pad. Just get a quality dash pad and avoid the ebay $69 throwaways and you'll be fine.
 

custodian

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5.3 LS, 350, 454
I use a heat gun or hair dryer and remove all of the under padding as well, although most don't get it down to bare metal. It helps avoid lumps and uneven surfaces as well as gaps after installing a new dash pad. Just get a quality dash pad and avoid the ebay $69 throwaways and you'll be fine.
So your saying use one of those plastic dash covers and just glue it to the metal?
 

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I would take that to a interior shop and let them make you happy. Something custom and unique to you, but not stock would make you and them happy.
Eric
 

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