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Offline Tommyd11730

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Dashpad repair
« 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?
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Dashpad repair
« Reply #1 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
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Offline Tommyd11730

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Re: Dashpad repair
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Dashpad repair
« Reply #3 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
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Offline 85silver

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Re: Dashpad repair
« Reply #4 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.
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Offline OldGray

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Re: Dashpad repair
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2016, 09:10:16 pm »
WD-40 is a great solvent for sticky stuff.  Might be worth a try?
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