You may notice a little difference between the sheen of the paint in areas with undercoating compared to areas without. If this is the first time you are attempting this kind of repair, I would recommend taking the time to read through this entire post first. I think the process would work nicely on a stationary dash but it does not seem able to withstand the stress and stretch to which it is subjected on upholstery. The other issue with these kits is that they are intended for small hole and crack repairs; they never seem to come with enough product to do a sizable job. Testing your repair is as simple as placing the dash in direct sunlight for 30 mins and if possible, exposing it to colder temperatures at night.

For more control over the texture appearance, use Polyvance’s 3803 or 3804 Flextex VT texture spray with a 2. Gently roll the stamp on the filled in holes, applying gentle pressure, enough to make an impression without squashing the sugru out of place. I have tried a couple of products that let you lift the original dash texture, but it's difficult to transfer that texture back onto your dash. I decided that to make the repair blend in with the textured leather, I would create a mould of the texture so that I could match it on my repair. This SEM product comes with a longer spray nozzle tip that helps to diffuse the product more evenly than the regular spray nozzle.Moving the sandpaper in small circles along the edge of the filler with light pressure can also help with this problem. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . rating as the trim pieces are longer than they need to be and the paint on the screws chip easily and aren't perfectly black after being installed. If you fail to do this step correctly or choose not to use the recommended prep solution, the surface filler will not adhere properly and eventually, will peel off your dash. If you make the groove too shallow or fail to give it the proper V-shape, the filling product will not adhere properly.

Both components have to be mixed together in the ratio prescribed in the instructions and spread over the area you are repairing. Also, be careful not to mark the paint or gouge the undercoating when putting the dash components back in place.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. At the end of the video, we demonstrate how to use Polyvance’s Flextex VT to re-texture the dash after it has been repaired. Whether armrests or the side of the doors – wherever vinyl-covered foam is used, these can be repaired well with these simple tricks. Note: Make sure you are using the 6031 flat tear drop shaped welding tip when using the flat FiberFlex rods.

Keep the tip of the iron on one side of the stick just long enough to soften it up and then flip the stick so that the melted side is now facing into the groove. Be sure to change either the amount of filler that you apply or the size of the area that you cover, otherwise, you will end up with the same failure.

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Ultimately, you want to build-up a texture that is uniform and smooth across the entire dash surface that will fully conceal the filler and weld repairs. Pay particular attention to thinning out and feathering the edges of where the filler begins on each side of the repair.Continue filling over all the welds in the dash, as well as any other superficial surface cracks or imperfections you come across. I was willing to spend the money for those materials because I couldn't stand looking at all those gouges and cracks anymore and it was worth the effort to try the repair myself. It may be worthwhile to use a sharp blade to cut along the edges of the tape to ensure that there is good separation between it and the dash. Always follow all instructions and warnings and wear proper eye, ear, skin and respiratory protection. TOP TIP: To make a stamp you need about half a mini pack of sugru, line up another hack before you start so you don't waste any (see Step 8).