Vinyl Wrap your Crack Dash? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Umbys · 12-17-2011, 12:57 PM

Im not sure if there is a thread on this yet but has anyone ever fixed their cracked dash and then vinyl wrapped it ? If so could you possibly throw sum pictures up.

DS562 · 12-17-2011, 01:03 PM

i THINK my neighbor had a few pics of this but he doesnt log in anymore cause some of the resident smart asses scared him off. i'll see if i can find them

harrypotter · 12-17-2011, 01:35 PM

I put some over a small crack as a temp fix. It reflects bad off the windshield, just get a new dash.

simmode1 · 12-17-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by harrypotter

I put some over a small crack as a temp fix. It reflects bad off the windshield, just get a new dash.

Satin black?

harrypotter · 12-17-2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by simmode1

Satin black?

Uh don't know, just black

***S14DB*** · 12-17-2011, 01:53 PM

The vinyl wrap is to thin. It will split eventually.

simmode1 · 12-18-2011, 09:39 AM

No no, I was suggesting that you should try Satin Black vinyl to avoid the problem you had since it's not glossy or very reflective...

Umbys · 12-18-2011, 09:57 AM

yeaa thats wat i was thinking also. U probadly had like gloss black... I would def do satin black on my dash. Althought someone did say it will tear easy. I guess it really depends on how well u take car of it? I hear of cars that have been vinyled and have lasted more then 5 years ? correct me if im wrong

***S14DB*** · 12-18-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Umbys

yeaa thats wat i was thinking also. U probadly had like gloss black... I would def do satin black on my dash. Althought someone did say it will tear easy. I guess it really depends on how well u take car of it? I hear of cars that have been vinyled and have lasted more then 5 years ? correct me if im wrong

It's more that you are trying to cover a crack that will only grow and cause the vinyl to split under the strain.

Sanding and filling then wrapping with a thicker vinyl fabric would be a better solution.

Purestock240 · 12-18-2011, 01:42 PM

getting a new dash is the best decision

nomoremk2 · 12-18-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Purestock240

getting a new dash is the best decision

There it is.

blueshark123 · 12-18-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Purestock240

getting a new dash is the best decision

just run no dash its what the cool kids do.but honestly there is a couple ways to fix it properly i would post links but im not on my computer now

*fliprayzin240sx* · 12-18-2011, 05:58 PM

Just flock the dash after fixing the crack...

90240sx07 · 12-18-2011, 08:12 PM

unwrap the dash fill crack with foam sand smooth use some bondo sand rewrap with fabric of ur choosing or make a fiberglass mold for a custom lightweight dash and make a guage pod into it

rcdad123 · 12-19-2011, 01:15 PM

i am thinking of wrapping mine with suede.

kosmo91se · 12-19-2011, 01:24 PM

+1 for flocking the flocking thing!

Thats what they have in WRC cars, I've always wanted to see it done in a 240.

simmode1 · 12-20-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kosmo91se

+1 for flocking the flocking thing!

Thats what they have in WRC cars, I've always wanted to see it done in a 240.

WTF... Try google. Old news.

12-17-2011, 12:57 PM	#1
Umbys Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 228 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Vinyl Wrap your Crack Dash? Im not sure if there is a thread on this yet but has anyone ever fixed their cracked dash and then vinyl wrapped it ? If so could you possibly throw sum pictures up.

12-17-2011, 01:03 PM	#2
DS562 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Norwalk 90650 Posts: 1,151 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	i THINK my neighbor had a few pics of this but he doesnt log in anymore cause some of the resident smart asses scared him off. i'll see if i can find them __________________ Zeeeeeeeee32

12-17-2011, 01:35 PM	#3
harrypotter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Panama City FL Posts: 626 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I put some over a small crack as a temp fix. It reflects bad off the windshield, just get a new dash. __________________

12-17-2011, 01:53 PM	#6
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	The vinyl wrap is to thin. It will split eventually. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

12-18-2011, 05:58 PM	#13
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Just flock the dash after fixing the crack... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

12-18-2011, 09:39 AM	#7
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No no, I was suggesting that you should try Satin Black vinyl to avoid the problem you had since it's not glossy or very reflective...

12-18-2011, 09:57 AM	#8
Umbys Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 228 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	yeaa thats wat i was thinking also. U probadly had like gloss black... I would def do satin black on my dash. Althought someone did say it will tear easy. I guess it really depends on how well u take car of it? I hear of cars that have been vinyled and have lasted more then 5 years ? correct me if im wrong

12-18-2011, 01:42 PM	#10
Purestock240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: On, Canada Age: 31 Posts: 1,158 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	getting a new dash is the best decision

12-18-2011, 08:12 PM	#14
90240sx07 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missoula Mt Age: 33 Posts: 523 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	unwrap the dash fill crack with foam sand smooth use some bondo sand rewrap with fabric of ur choosing or make a fiberglass mold for a custom lightweight dash and make a guage pod into it

12-19-2011, 01:15 PM	#15
rcdad123 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: san diego Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i am thinking of wrapping mine with suede.

12-19-2011, 01:24 PM	#16
kosmo91se Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	+1 for flocking the flocking thing! Thats what they have in WRC cars, I've always wanted to see it done in a 240.

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