Vinyl dashboard cracks are manageable to repair.
A vinyl dashboard is a cheaper alternative to wood or suede dashboards. Provided cared for properly, a vinyl dashboard should endure for many dotage without cracking. On the other hand, provided drying cleaners are used on the vinyl and it is left in the sun for lenghty periods, the surface of the vinyl may crack. You can repair these cracks with silicone caulk or epoxy. These materials Testament seal the cracks and cause them almost invisible to the bare eye once the true colour of dye is applied to the repairs.
Instructions
Apply one or two more coats to raise the level of the caulk or epoxy to the same level as remainder of the dashboard. Allow each coat to dry for Day and night.7. Sand the top of the epoxy lightly with a fine grit sandpaper.
2. Disinfected the filled surface of the dashboard with soft cloths, clement damp and a uncommon drops of dish soap. Wash the dashboard until the cloth comes absent Disinfected. Dry the dashboard with old towels.
3. Wipe down the surface of the dashboard with rubbing alcohol to remove any remaining traces of oil. Allow the alcohol to air dry.
4. Cut pieces of painter's tape and place the tape along the edges of each of the cracks. Do not cover the crack with the tape. Simply surround the cracks with a tape border.
5. Apply a line of silicone caulk or epoxy sealer to the crack between the two sides of the original vinyl. Use a damp cloth to smooth the line of caulk or epoxy so that it blends with the two sides of the crack and does not stick up from the level of remainder of the dashboard.
6. Allow the caulk or epoxy to dry for Day and night.1. Reduce out the Rugged edges of the crack with a advantage machete. Effort to conserve Disinfected lines with all of the cracks or tears.
The epoxy or caulk should feel smooth to the touch. Wipe the surface of the dashboard with a damp cloth to remove dust particles.
8. Work a small amount of vinyl dye into the surface of the repaired area. Use a color that matches the color of your dashboard. Allow the dye to dry for Day and night.
