DIY Dash Restoration

[Art Vandelay]

So like everything else with my truck it’s a labor of love. So I figured I’d try to fix the dash. Forgot to take a top before pic but you’ll get the idea. Spray foam, Bondo Glass, a lot of sanding….

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[Art Vandelay]

Rustoleum Hammered for texture and SEM interior. Not perfect but not bad for almost 50yr old dash.

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[midwest]

Looks good. I tried to DIY mine and just couldn't get it done right so I broke down and bought a new pad.

 

[Ricko1966]

CARTWRIGHT,CARTWRIGHT!!

 

[Art Vandelay]

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CARTWRIGHT,CARTWRIGHT!!

 

[Ricko1966]

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The Seinfeld episode where the Asian man gave George's restaurant table away. George went and told him we've been waiting forever,did you skip us? The Asian man said no I called your name I called Cartwright,Cartwright, you didn't answer,so I gave your table away. It's Costanza!! Yes,I called out Cartwright twice. The real Art Vandaley would have known this.

 

[fofiddyfo]

Looks a heckuva lot better than it did! What would you say total materials cost, and time spent was?

 

[midwest]

This is a long video but this guy has it down....

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[Art Vandelay]

Total time is tough as it was a little here and there after work, weekends. The sanding I did all by hand so could have been a lot quicker with sander. I let each coat of paint dry for 48hrs so there’s a week. Cost was I think $20 total as already had Bondo lying around and my brother had extra can of SEM. Only bought the hammered rustoleum and foam. I actually enjoyed it.

 

[Art Vandelay]

The Seinfeld episode where the Asian man gave George's restaurant table away. George went and told him we've been waiting forever,did you skip us? The Asian man said no I called your name I called Cartwright,Cartwright, you didn't answer,so I gave your table away. It's Costanza!! Yes,I called out Cartwright twice. The real Art Vandaley would have known this.

That’s right! Haven’t seen that one in years.

 

[Oldbear42]

I also tried to repair mine but bought a velour cover as I wasn't happy with the end results.