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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Interior & Equipment => Topic started by: Tommyd11730 on May 04, 2016, 04:21:13 pm

Title: Dashpad repair
Post by: Tommyd11730 on May 04, 2016, 04:21:13 pm

Have a dash pad some genius covered in carpet.  Any solvents you can suggest to loosen the glue that will not completly eat the pad?

Title: Re: Dashpad repair
Post by: VileZambonie on May 04, 2016, 06:23:15 pm

They probably covered it because it was damaged. If it's in decent shape, sell it to someone who might like it and start fresh

Title: Re: Dashpad repair
Post by: Tommyd11730 on May 04, 2016, 09:54:18 pm

It's so ugly only a mother could love it.  Also it's from a non AC truck so that further limits my options. I really want to try my hand at fixing it.

Title: Re: Dashpad repair
Post by: VileZambonie on May 05, 2016, 02:40:28 pm

They are the same with or without ac, just the panel molding is different. You might want to try a heat gun and if you can get it off use some solvent to remove the glue. Good luck

Title: Re: Dashpad repair
Post by: 85silver on May 25, 2016, 08:39:06 am

If you can find a degreaser with an orange base to it,(like BIG ORANGE DEGREASER) it will cut the adhesive and not harm the dash.  It may take several wipes with a towel, but it will come clean.

Title: Re: Dashpad repair
Post by: OldGray on May 26, 2016, 09:10:16 pm

WD-40 is a great solvent for sticky stuff.  Might be worth a try?