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Topic subjectSun-damaged Dash-HELP!!
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6618, Sun-damaged Dash-HELP!!
Posted by EsiTalon, Jul-12-01 06:01 AM
Hey all, I'm new to this board and am looking for some dash repair advice. I have sun-damage on the dash, in that, the dash is lifting up about 1/4" directly in front of the defrost vents (on the left side) I can see the yellowish padding under the dash because it's lifted up so far... Has anyone had that problem or know how to patch it up? It's pretty ugly now and it's the only blemish on my interior...

Matt

95 Talon Esi
AEM CAI
V-Racing Front and Rear Upper Strut Towers
6619, RE: Sun-damaged Dash-HELP!!
Posted by iamnotwhoiam, Jul-12-01 06:42 AM
yeah my dash is doing the same thing in my 95 gs. i too would like some info on fixing it if possible

-Jason





95 GS
short air ram - custom grill - moved front license plate - custom stereo system
6620, RE: Sun-damaged Dash-HELP!!
Posted by Eclipse550HP, Jul-12-01 06:55 AM
Get some Meguires Trim detailer its the best 3.00 bucks Walmart


6621, RE: Sun-damaged Dash-HELP!!
Posted by EsiTalon, Jul-12-01 07:26 AM
Thanks... but in case you misunderstood... I need to actually PUSH DOWN the dash so it is even with the vent again... Will this "trim detailer" work to do that? Is it some sort of adhesive?

95 Talon Esi AT

Mods
AEM CAI w/ bypass
V-Racing FU & RU STBs

Sounds
Clarion Deck
Xtant 500W Amp
2 12" MTX subs
6622, RE: Sun-damaged Dash-HELP!!
Posted by james, Jul-12-01 07:38 AM
LAST EDITED ON 12-Jul-01 AT 12:39 PM (PST)

Sounds like a remolding project to me.....but I'm sure someone here knows an easy fix.

James
1999 Mitsu RS
Northstar White
mymitsu99@hotmail.com

Current Mods:
Iceman
Greddy Evo Cat-Back
Nology Hot Wires
NGK Plugs
S.Tech Springs
F&R Strut Bars
Ingalls Camber
Monsoons 18x7.5
Yoko Parada 225/40
Altezzas/Center Painted
Shaved Spoiler
GS side skirts

Soon: AFX UDP, Hotshot Header, & Nitrous 60 shot

6623, RE: Sun-damaged Dash-HELP!!
Posted by Eclipse550HP, Jul-12-01 01:20 PM
Im lost, I can help you just make it more EZer for a dum ass like me please


6624, RE: Sun-damaged Dash-HELP!!
Posted by Infernaldaemon, Jul-12-01 02:16 PM
yeah.. post a picture of something.....
6625, RE: Sun-damaged Dash-HELP!!
Posted by EsiTalon, Jul-12-01 03:45 PM
Sorry for the bad desc... I'll try to get a pic of it and post it, but it might be a bit since my friend with the digital camera is gone for the week...

To try to clear things up in the mean time... look at the front vent on the dash (near the windshield). Ok, at the seam between the vent and the dash... the vent is staying level, but part of the dash in front of the vent is curling up so I can see the padding underneath. I can push the dash and padding back down, but it pops right back up again...

Hope that helps better, if not, I'll try to get a pic posted soon...

Thanks for all your guys help! If I can get this fixed relatively easily, my interior will be mint and ready for some tight stylin'

Caio!

V

95 Talon Esi AT

Mods
AEM CAI w/ bypass
V-Racing FU & RU STBs

Sounds
Clarion Deck
Xtant 500W Amp
2 12" MTX subs
6626, RE: Sun-damaged Dash-HELP!!
Posted by klipzracer, Jul-13-01 05:03 AM
ouch! i don't think you can fix that ish! that's either a new dash or dash mat! i use good ol' armor all to protect my dash just so it won't do that ish.

Chris Dishmon

"Fillet Mignon?!?!?! How about a big slab of tube steak for the pretty lady."

chrisdishmon@hotmail.com
http://klipzracer.homestead.com/index.html





6627, RE: Sun-damaged Dash-HELP!!
Posted by 4hella, Jul-13-01 06:38 AM
IF you can push it down without it cracking try someting like this.

1) Get some thing that will hold it in place when you push it down.

2) Get some 3M spray glue or something along those lines. Hopefully you can find one with a straw tip like on the WD-40 cans.

3) Spray the glue under and inbetween the yellow padding and dash.

4) Push it down and put whatever you found to hold it down in place and let it sit over night.

5) this is just an idea, I havn't tried it...............

Good Luck
6628, RE: Sun-damaged Dash-HELP!!
Posted by Eclipse550HP, Jul-13-01 03:12 PM
Get a Pictuer and I will tell you what to do bro