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punk138 · 01-02-2009, 01:17 AM

this is awesome!

i just got two hairline cracks on my s13.

thanks a bunch.

Touge Noob S13 · 01-02-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BustedS13

i wonder how this will hold up to sun and heat compared to an oem dash.

i'm going to the junkyard to hunt down an uncracked dash for my dumpster car. but if i can't find one, i guess i'll give this a shot... once i buy my third dash, what's a good protectant?

303 Aerospace Protectant, I put off buying this since you have to order it online and my perfect dash cracked. I ordered it and use it to prevent the dash from cracking in other areas.

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K_style · 01-02-2009, 04:05 PM

very good !!!

i just got my self 3 cracks on my dash board....

i am going to fix it this weekend

fiznowler · 01-09-2009, 12:19 PM

My interior is near mint less a big ass crack right above the cluster. I have been trying to find a solution for this for a long time. I really didn't want to have to take it to a shop and it is hard to find a good used dash! Thanks OP

Teambadrun · 01-10-2009, 09:06 AM

Good write up mate, i will be fixing a small crack i have on the dash of my Silvia!

*DALAZ_68* · 01-10-2009, 09:23 AM

A+ write up mang... great details....i htink u single handidly destroyed the 100.00 + sales of s13 dashes

as far as paint, why not use some type of high temp paint, i understand that some might be glossy, but arent there flat finishes to, this way for those who live in inferno summer areas wont worry about it ?

sideways86 · 01-12-2009, 04:58 AM

Awesome write up! gonna try this out on my 86 soon. does the sem texture coating sand pretty easy? i'd like to get a smooth finish on my dash, rather then the textured look.

DreamN · 01-12-2009, 05:14 AM

I freakin' love you! I'll be doing this soon enough. I hate the little spider cracks I have.

Norrek4040 · 01-21-2009, 04:08 PM

here is a write up on Fiber Glassing A dash! CLICK

Digitalism240 · 01-22-2009, 04:38 PM

nice! good write up

r6_240sx · 01-23-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DALAZ_68

A+ write up mang... great details....i htink u single handidly destroyed the 100.00 + sales of s13 dashes

Nah, I doubt it. Most people don't bother to do research. If you look at the link I posted at the top of my post, I got most of my procedure steps from that guy and his post has been available for anyone to read for over 2 years now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DALAZ_68

as far as paint, why not use some type of high temp paint, i understand that some might be glossy, but arent there flat finishes to, this way for those who live in inferno summer areas wont worry about it ?

SEM also sells Satin Black which is more of a flat black finish.

I bought that color first and realized the color didn't matched.

That's why I emphasize on bringing in a piece of your dash to color match. Eyeballing isn't very accurate, LOL.

But sure, I don't see why you can't try other paint finishes, I just went with this one because they specialize in this kind of stuff.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideways86

Awesome write up! gonna try this out on my 86 soon. does the sem texture coating sand pretty easy? i'd like to get a smooth finish on my dash, rather then the textured look.

Yes, but no on the super glue part I highlighted in red.

If I find another cracked dash, I might try out a different method using some Fusor products I have instead of super glue.

IF ANY OF YOU GUYS HAVE DONE THIS METHOD, PLEASE POST UP YOUR REVIEW AND RESULTS IF YOU CAN.

wow-thats-a-cool-car · 01-23-2009, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

I nominate this for best write-up of 2009, thus far.

Seriously though, thanks for the info. It is a welcome addition to Zilvia.net.

it was published in 2008 lol

r6_240sx · 01-23-2009, 08:06 PM

I just realized I posted this on New Year's Eve at 10PM. To think most people are partying at that time. Sigh...

**ThatGuy** · 01-23-2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wow-thats-a-cool-car

it was published in 2008 lol

Not by my time zone.

Thread started 01-01-2009, 01:03 AM.

MissShiftS13 · 01-23-2009, 08:38 PM

This is sweet because my dash has a couple cracks and my friend just bought his s13 with a hud dash and his has a couple small ones, thanx for the info im going to have to try it and sweet job throwing in dave chappelle out of nowhere....good stuff!

aoiken3 · 02-21-2009, 01:18 PM

i'll have to give this a go. my dash looks like wolverine took his anger out on it. nice write up man

s13dan · 02-21-2009, 01:25 PM

damn, i could never match my blue dash without taking it out and painting it.

nightkids14 · 06-03-2009, 11:26 PM

I tried it...came out pretty good...

its a little ashy...dont use towels that have lint!

Holler!

drift_limo · 06-04-2009, 12:05 AM

damm i have 3 dashes in the garage... i was gonna throw them away till this thread
thx

sincity_sil80 · 06-04-2009, 12:50 AM

great advice. and props on the write up to r6. i'll definately be trying this. my dash needs a miracle

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

None that I know of. I sold most of the dashes I've repaired. The main thing is to just keep moisture in the dash, wiping it with a wet rag once in a while is all a dash really needs. These fools who never touch the dash with anything will always experience cracks because they dry out.

nightkids14 · 06-04-2009, 06:51 AM

I used the CA medium grade filler glue it's called zap a gap. It worked out well. Taping off the dash is smart but those damn lines are impossible to blend. I say if the area is small enough, hold the the spray can a little farther away and just over spray a little. Buff out the over spray.

OverBoost · 06-16-2009, 07:40 AM

If anyone is having trouble locating the SEM supplies in their area, I have a can each of the texture coat (sku: 39853), Landau Black color coat (sku: 15013) and the plastic adhesion promoter (sku: 39863). I used them one time to fix a crack in my dash. I no longer need it, so if you are interested in it, send me a PM. FYI, these paints alone can cost $50+ brand new from an SEM supplier.

Lxtasy · 06-16-2009, 09:24 PM

This is great.My 96 has a cracked dash and I am very good with body work.So this would be very easy for me to do.
Thanks,
Chris

*hOngsterr* · 06-16-2009, 10:13 PM

I'd do this method,
but a have a like a crack about the size
of a pencil eraser. soo
not worth it yet lol.
i'll just put a sticker over it.

Buriantsu · 06-18-2009, 10:40 PM

Fire. Doing that shit tomm if I get all the stuff.

zTheStig · 06-19-2009, 01:03 PM

holy you sir are the savior of cracked up dash i salute you

DreamN · 06-19-2009, 06:24 PM

I've still been to lazy to fix mine lol

EchaKqulo · 10-19-2009, 11:28 AM

Man what happened to the write-up??? I saw this tread months ago and now that i was going to subscribe it, is gone!!! I have used the search but none of the results are the way this one was. Would somebody posted back!!!??

nothix · 10-19-2009, 12:05 PM

+1 I need this!

r6_240sx · 10-19-2009, 05:30 PM

I'll rewrite it if I have time, but just look at my Plastic Repair thread. I got better results with that method.

Summary:
1. Clean w/ wax and grease remover
2. Sand
3. Clean w/ wax and grease remover
4. Spray the Lord Fusor 602EZ
5. Fill in the holes/cracks with Lord Fusor Bumper Repair Adhesive
6. Sand
7. Clean with wax and grease remover
8. Fill in minor imperfections with a polyester putty/finishing glaze (Anything from Evercoat is good or you can use the Finishing Adhesive that Lord Fusor also carries.)
9. Sand
10. Clean with wax and grease remover
11. Spray plastic adhesion promoter
12. Spray SEM texture coat (might need to sand to get uniform texture)
13. Spray SEM Color Coat

Read the instructions on each item you are using to figure out what sandpaper grit size to prep with.

01-02-2009, 01:17 AM	#31
punk138 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BroCal Posts: 602 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	this is awesome! i just got two hairline cracks on my s13. thanks a bunch. __________________ yes we still roll fenders

01-10-2009, 09:06 AM	#35
Teambadrun Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne,Australia Age: 45 Posts: 642 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Good write up mate, i will be fixing a small crack i have on the dash of my Silvia! __________________

01-10-2009, 09:23 AM	#36
DALAZ_68 not giving a fuck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los angeles Age: 37 Posts: 15,077 Trader Rating: (104) Feedback Score: 104 reviews	A+ write up mang... great details....i htink u single handidly destroyed the 100.00 + sales of s13 dashes as far as paint, why not use some type of high temp paint, i understand that some might be glossy, but arent there flat finishes to, this way for those who live in inferno summer areas wont worry about it ? __________________ LOL 240... whats better than 1? 5 1's ...lol PSN & XBL GT : Wh0pp3r68 CLUB LEXUS : Wh0pp3r

01-12-2009, 05:14 AM	#38
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 39 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	I freakin' love you! I'll be doing this soon enough. I hate the little spider cracks I have. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

02-21-2009, 01:18 PM	#46
aoiken3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Norcal Baby! Posts: 696 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i'll have to give this a go. my dash looks like wolverine took his anger out on it. nice write up man __________________ おれのシルビア大好きだよ！！！

01-02-2009, 04:05 PM	#33
K_style Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 7,666 Trader Rating: (63) Rides Gallery: K_style Feedback Score: 63 reviews	very good !!! i just got my self 3 cracks on my dash board.... i am going to fix it this weekend

01-09-2009, 12:19 PM	#34
fiznowler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My interior is near mint less a big ass crack right above the cluster. I have been trying to find a solution for this for a long time. I really didn't want to have to take it to a shop and it is hard to find a good used dash! Thanks OP

01-12-2009, 04:58 AM	#37
sideways86 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Peoria, AZ Age: 33 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Awesome write up! gonna try this out on my 86 soon. does the sem texture coating sand pretty easy? i'd like to get a smooth finish on my dash, rather then the textured look.

01-21-2009, 04:08 PM	#39
Norrek4040 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ATX, TX Age: 39 Posts: 22 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	here is a write up on Fiber Glassing A dash! CLICK

01-22-2009, 04:38 PM	#40
Digitalism240 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chino Hills, California Age: 37 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice! good write up

01-23-2009, 08:06 PM	#43
r6_240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 756 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I just realized I posted this on New Year's Eve at 10PM. To think most people are partying at that time. Sigh...

01-23-2009, 08:38 PM	#45
MissShiftS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali(562) Age: 40 Posts: 374 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	This is sweet because my dash has a couple cracks and my friend just bought his s13 with a hud dash and his has a couple small ones, thanx for the info im going to have to try it and sweet job throwing in dave chappelle out of nowhere....good stuff!

02-21-2009, 01:25 PM	#47
s13dan Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,519 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	damn, i could never match my blue dash without taking it out and painting it. __________________ 89 240sx hatch #933-the hot rod 91 240sx coupe #131,603-the daily

06-03-2009, 11:26 PM	#48
nightkids14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bowie, MD Age: 42 Posts: 58 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I tried it...came out pretty good... its a little ashy...dont use towels that have lint! Holler!

06-04-2009, 12:05 AM	#49
drift_limo Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: las vegas Posts: 353 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	damm i have 3 dashes in the garage... i was gonna throw them away till this thread thx __________________ dirtypenguin.wordpress.com

06-04-2009, 06:51 AM	#51
nightkids14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bowie, MD Age: 42 Posts: 58 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I used the CA medium grade filler glue it's called zap a gap. It worked out well. Taping off the dash is smart but those damn lines are impossible to blend. I say if the area is small enough, hold the the spray can a little farther away and just over spray a little. Buff out the over spray.

06-16-2009, 07:40 AM	#52
OverBoost Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SC Age: 40 Posts: 87 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If anyone is having trouble locating the SEM supplies in their area, I have a can each of the texture coat (sku: 39853), Landau Black color coat (sku: 15013) and the plastic adhesion promoter (sku: 39863). I used them one time to fix a crack in my dash. I no longer need it, so if you are interested in it, send me a PM. FYI, these paints alone can cost $50+ brand new from an SEM supplier.

06-16-2009, 09:24 PM	#53
Lxtasy Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Age: 53 Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	This is great.My 96 has a cracked dash and I am very good with body work.So this would be very easy for me to do. Thanks, Chris

06-18-2009, 10:40 PM	#55
Buriantsu Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,036 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Fire. Doing that shit tomm if I get all the stuff. __________________ Hialeah EditionHialeah Edtion

06-19-2009, 01:03 PM	#56
zTheStig Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: city wok Age: 35 Posts: 107 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	holy you sir are the savior of cracked up dash i salute you Last edited by zTheStig; 06-19-2009 at 02:19 PM..

06-19-2009, 06:24 PM	#57
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 39 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	I've still been to lazy to fix mine lol __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

10-19-2009, 12:05 PM	#59
nothix Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 200 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	+1 I need this! __________________ '89 Sil80, SR20DET, GT2871r .64

10-19-2009, 05:30 PM	#60
r6_240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 756 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'll rewrite it if I have time, but just look at my Plastic Repair thread. I got better results with that method. Summary: 1. Clean w/ wax and grease remover 2. Sand 3. Clean w/ wax and grease remover 4. Spray the Lord Fusor 602EZ 5. Fill in the holes/cracks with Lord Fusor Bumper Repair Adhesive 6. Sand 7. Clean with wax and grease remover 8. Fill in minor imperfections with a polyester putty/finishing glaze (Anything from Evercoat is good or you can use the Finishing Adhesive that Lord Fusor also carries.) 9. Sand 10. Clean with wax and grease remover 11. Spray plastic adhesion promoter 12. Spray SEM texture coat (might need to sand to get uniform texture) 13. Spray SEM Color Coat Read the instructions on each item you are using to figure out what sandpaper grit size to prep with.