I have been trying to decide how i want to recover this dash and console i have a 3 x4 x7 powder coating oven that i can experiment with just a little anxious.
Vacuum forming vinyl dashboard.
We specialize in vacuum forming new vinyl over most moulded auto interior components.
The pad is then vacuum formed with the correct grain vinyl using a higher quality then the original.
The application of the vinyl is referred to as thermo vacuum forming.
Dashboard doctor repair dashboards door trims consoles and armrests.
On one of the other topics we started talking about vacuum forming vinyl.
Using a single sheet of proprietary dash vinyl we can achieve the original look for most dashes.
Through this process a machine bonds heated vinyl evenly over the entire surface of a dashboard by sucking out all of the air between the two pieces.
I found some interesting videos and information about the process.
For the best results especially when working with complex dashboards use thermo vacuum forming.
The vacuum forming process is just one piece of the puzzle for a factory correct dash restoration.
Using nos dodge dashes we are able to add the 3 gauge pods and reinforce the entire structure with dash vinyl using our thermo vacuum forming process.
Select only the best an award winning just dashes restoration of your original dash pad matching the original grain vinyl and color.
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Auto upholstery shops that aren t equipped to provide this service can send out for it.
Forget covers caps or even nos dash pads which will eventually crack.
Your dash pad is then expertly matched to your chosen factory or custom color.
By thermo vacuum forming dash vinyl over the whole structure it ensure the longevity of the plastic shell and prevents any future cracking.
It looks like a fairly simple process.