I see your experience made this job look great and easy. One day I might send you my camaro for some restoration work. I am saving right now for engine and trans. Thanks for the post

I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 with a seriously cracked dash... I thank you for this video.

oh wow! nice job! thanks alot i really needed 2 fix my dashboard on my camera and now i know how.

WOW THAT WAS AMAZING..NEED TO LEARN HOW TO TO DO STUFF LIKE THAT COMES IN HANDY..TO ANY CAR/TRUCK

I used an adhesive similar to a super glue along with backing under the crack in order to hold the crack together. Then I used a fiberglass filler to level the top. Followed with a spray texture to add grain and SEM coloring to finish.

Nice work !!

I've experimented with texturing techniques over the past 20 years and have found the most consistency with spray textures. I have tried texturing polyester filler before it dries as well, but not on this dash. I always tell my customers it's likely they will still see a slight textural difference in the repaired area and never promise perfection.

@realsschevelle We do all of our repairs in house. But would not attempt a repair on a 68 442. It may repair but not last so we wouldn't agree to do it. I am unsure as to what route to go on that. As to the repair in the video, we did reinforce the crack from the underside, it is just edited out of the video. We have been repairing dashboards for over 30 years and have learned which ones to do and not do, and the best methods to add to the longevity of the repair.

We use a combination of automotive adhesives and a backing for strength, along with a heat weld. We do not use a kit, rather items we have experimented with over the years to achieve the best results.

Depending on the dash material I'll use polyester and/or fiberglass fillers and an adhesive that helps bond and fill a crack. I use SEM products for the refinishing.

Yes, I commonly use short strand fiberglass filler. It's durable and easy to work with.

sweet video. Now how do i go about doing this to my cracked dash? What did you use?

Thank you!

Thank you.

@jaggass I would repair it in a similar fashion. Depending on the type of plastic, a heat process may be used to minimize the scratch first, then it would be refinished similar to what is shown in the video.

@tubeofyoupaste Yes, the dash had a typical GM dash texture. I use a spray texture to add grain to my repair area. I only blend a the surrounding area and mix all colors by eye. After 20+ years of color matching I haven't come across a color I can't match within 95% accuracy.

That would be for one crack, however I usually won't repair dashes with multiple cracks because they typically don't hold up very long. Multiple cracks indicate the dash material has become brittle so a repair may only be temporary.

How do you match the paint? I mean, what type of paint should I use??

Thank you for posting this video. Many GM vehicles, including my 2012 Silverado, crack in the same spot you fixed. I don't believe i have the skillset to pull your repair off but I am happy to know it can be done. Have you had any dashboards that you have applied this repair to re-crack? I do not fully understand why the dashboards crack in the same spots - I can only assume stress of some sort coupled with poor materials? Thank you if you respond.

@Mingosauto

9 жыл бұрын

Joshua West Yes, I had one come back after a few months that had re-cracked. But of the many I have done there is only the one that has returned. I do my best to reinforce so it doesn't crack again. I think the cracking is due to a design flaw. I have repaired them on the drivers side of the dash as well.

Thanks!

top job, so mabny shades of grey, how do you match the colour?

pointless video yeah you fixed it but you did it show what you fixed it with

@Mingosauto

7 жыл бұрын

I created the video as an advertising piece to demonstrate to potential customers what I am capable of repairing. It was never intended to be a tutorial. Not 'pointless'. Just not what you were expecting. Do you expect a car commercial to tell you how to build, or even drive a car? My video is simply meant to be a commercial. There's plenty of dash repair tutorial videos on KZread. This just isn't one of them.

@Isjix Airbags typically have further fasteners under the dash. The video just didn't include that part.

looks good and well you've done a great job But there is no mention of what your using to fill it or the grit of sandpaper etc etc ???

@Mingosauto

8 жыл бұрын

Cyanoacrylate to bond the crack then polyester and fiberglass fillers. I typically use 180 grit to knock it down then 320 to finish.

good job

Wow awesome job!! If I wanted to get rid of my own little scrap marks all over the hard plastic interior ( dash inbetween the seat unit ) on a DYI budget can I Where do you get that paint you sprayed? Can an individual get this? My Mom is blind and she messed up my car with her can in the passenger side pretty bad I am trying to sell it. Could you tell me what I could do ?

@lilywondertwin The paints I get are sold in bigger units to professionals and wouldn't be cost effective for the average consumer. But there are repair kits sold at some automotive supply stores that may work for you. SEM makes nice products and I believe some may be available for purchase by the general public.

@tubeofyoupaste I apologize if I never replied to your question. I thought I had but don't see it here. I have matched color by eye for over 20 years just using primary colors. Only the repaired area and a few surrounding inches are recolored.

what products did u use i have an 84 monte carlo ss with a slightly bigger crack in the dash and i dont want to spend a shitload to fix it

great job ! come do my car ! lol

very good video,i need a how to video on this my truck has 2 bad splits on the dash generally where you were woking at

@gayleneradgr

7 жыл бұрын

firebird dash repairs

@gayleneradgr

7 жыл бұрын

Roman Range bad need 2000 model and is terrible

ok dude i have a 1997 f150 lariat and the dash is cracked in two places from windshield to the stero, and i think that there is one more on the way, can that be repaired or i just have to replace it, and if i have to replace it were can i go i think that the dealer might have it right?

how would you repiar it if its scratched textured plastic?

@darked777 If you're referring to the repair as cheating a customer, I only do repairs that are requested to be done. No one would have this repair done and not be aware of it.

@FitnessFRP im referring to the process it self not "you" , sorry if you felt offended

i have 2 questions, was there any texture in the dash, if so how did u match it? also did u repaint the whole dash or did u find the same original color ?

so if you used that and what did you use could you paint over it

@Mingosauto ) dudeee whats the name of the mixture u used to stick the dash

Hello! i want to know... that adhesive used in this tutorial... please... tell me :*

@Mingosauto

8 жыл бұрын

Cyanoacrylate to bond the crack then polyester and fiberglass fillers over the top.

No, it probably won't work well with multiple cracks. Usually dashes with a lot of cracking are old. While the repair looks good they will often crack again in another location. The dash repaired in the video was newer and when the crack is a result of damage instead of age the repairs hold up much better.

What kind of paint did you use?

At times auto body repair products are use. There was also reinforcement done on the underside of the dash that was not shown in the video.

We performed this repair per customer request. It had been damaged in an accident and wasn't at the time part of any recall by GM.

For best results use fiberglass jelly then sand n paint

I have a 97 extended cab Silverado. For a while I've been noticing small cracks in the dash. Well today when I woke up to go work out I had a huge hole by my stero and the panel cover was loose. (It wasn't vandolized either) Any advice before I go and replace it?

@Mingosauto

10 жыл бұрын

@judgelegacy: Those dashes had a tendency to crack as they aged. I typically don't recommend repairing them as they usually just crack again in the short term. The one I have in the video was a newer dash that had sustained damage from an auto accident. As far as yours goes I'd recommend a simple dash mat if you don't want to replace it. Replacing is very expensive and time consuming. It may not be worth it on an older truck.

@nathanthornton9567

10 жыл бұрын

Alright, thanks!

@nathanthornton9567

10 жыл бұрын

Hey! Sorry to bug you yet again but both my inside door handles have broken. So I have to open them from the outside any approx price for 2 whole new inside?

@darked777 I guess it's just a matter of opinion. But after 18 years of doing these and similar repairs I've always felt I was helping my customers by saving them money, not by cheating them. I posted this video to show how the repairs are done and demonstrate they are made to last. I see charging around $100 on a repair instead of what could be over $1000 on a new dash and installation as a good service.

@xXEltorroXx1 A repair on your dash is unlikely to last very long. Cracks that develop due to age and sun exposure are not very durable. A dealer would likely have a dash, but I would recommend contacting a body shop, since their labor rates are often lower, and they will be more likely to attempt to find a used dash.

Oh ok is that price for that one crack or what about a dash with many cracks like mine?

Heeeey I have the exact same crack on same truck, even same color. Where are you guys located???? or how can I find some one to to this job?

@prideofaman101 Sorry for the slow reply. Yes I do at times fix rattles but it's not common.

Could I ask what material you used to fill the crack?

@Mingosauto

10 жыл бұрын

shockwave259 I use a Cyanoacrylate to bond the crack then polyester and fiberglass fillers. I also reinforce the crack when possible from the backside, which was done in this instance.

It's an automotive filler used to fill in imperfections. I don't recall the brand name of the product I used on this particular dash.

Materials used? Bondo by chance?

@Mingosauto

7 жыл бұрын

I did use a polyester filler as a filler after using a fiberglass mesh and cyanoacrylate adhere and reinforce the crack.

20 years of experience. I use just 4 toners for most colors. A little of this a little of that...

Heeeey I have the exact same crack on same truck, even same color. Where are you guys located????

Funny. Must have been. Thanks!

Thanks! Unfortunately I'm not in a position to offer training.

How much for something like that? And does any body shop do that?

You are the only person in the US who knows how to fix this. And you are in utah?

@Mingosauto

9 жыл бұрын

James J Yes, I'm in Ogden.

@ladym3021

9 жыл бұрын

Mingosauto I need help fixing my 97 chevy dashboard

@Fantobacon

9 жыл бұрын

+Mingosauto I fix these but they are a temporary fix as to usually will see the driver's side cracked even larger..has to been tweaked in there or something by GM..bad design by them despite the body style change was nice.

Simple 👌

I like SEM Surecoat products.

What did you use?

@Mingosauto

10 жыл бұрын

Javel Temple I use a combination of an adhesive and fiberglass mat on the underside to reinforce it as well as fillers on the top for cosmetic and strength. Then I use a spray texture and a SEM interior paint to color it.

Mingosauto can you explain what products you used please?

@Mingosauto

10 жыл бұрын

I use cyanoacrylate as a bonder and filler as well as fiberglass and polyester fillers depending on the application. I finish with SEM refinishing products.

@neilbald

10 жыл бұрын

Mingosauto thanks so much for replying, you were big help to me !

you could've at least told us what you used

@Mingosauto

8 жыл бұрын

The video was created as an advertising tool not as a tutorial. But here's some of what I used: Cyanoacrylate to bond the crack then polyester and fiberglass fillers over the top to fill. Then a texture spray and SEM paint for color.

haha! Indeed.

Whats the name of the texture you use?

@Mingosauto

9 жыл бұрын

Armando Arvizu Bartex

@arvizu619

9 жыл бұрын

Any other name?

@Mingosauto

9 жыл бұрын

Armando Arvizu Not that I use but it wouldn't surprise me if SEM sold a spray texture product.

I don't remember exactly the charge but it would have been under $200, probably $150 or so. Most body shops don't perform these types of repairs.

Sorry, I'm not in FL, I'm in Utah. I'm not sure of anyone in the FL area I could recommend. I'd Google and see what you find.

Step by Step direction would be great, or give me your address So I drive from Los Angeles to your place to fix my 1987 BMW 325es Dash.

@Mingosauto

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry, the video wasn't created to be a tutorial, rather an advertising piece. However i just created a step-by-step instruction list of how to fix this particular dash. If you'd like the list please email me mingos@mingosauto.com. I'm in Ogden UT so you may not want to drive all the way here to have a dash repaired...

I'm located in Ogden UT.

nice music

What's the name of the stuff you use.

@Mingosauto

9 жыл бұрын

Logic .Arauz I use a combination of an adhesive and fiberglass mat on the underside to reinforce it as well as fillers on the top for cosmetic and strength. Then I use a spray texture and a SEM interior paint to color it.

@steveparadox1

8 жыл бұрын

+Mingosauto Hi, just wondered what exactly you are using for the texture? Thanks!!!

Good job for the money

@Mingosauto

10 жыл бұрын

Brad Foley Thank you.

Where are you located?

@Mingosauto

9 жыл бұрын

Ogden Utah

@jorgemercado3580

9 жыл бұрын

That's to bad. Would have you fix my dash if you where in Cali.

I have serched all the internet There is so many companys out there selling dash repair kits If its so simple when why can I not find a real company who will do the repair for me ?? Any help here I have a 1968 442 dash with cracks all over the place and they do not repo the pad Any help to point some one in the right direction?? P.S. your dash is going to crack again You must get some kind of support from the back Give it 2 months and ad what happend to the dash

As I've stated before, this video was not created as a tutorial on how to repair a dash. It was made to be a promotional video so our customers could see what type of work we could do. I've got no reason to lie about the products used. I'm not worried someone is going to 'steal' my customers as the repairs have much more to do with experience than product. The top filler was a polyester filler, but I don't know what brand it was. I wonder why the name calling though. You've got some issues.

@mypalrocco Have I done work for you or are you making a generalization? I wouldn't call saving people hundreds of dollars by doing a repair they asked me to do 'ripping them off'. If you feel I've specifically cheated you in some way please be more specific and I'd like to see what I can do.

Why go through all that...gmt is replacing all tahoe dashes for free....got mine done today

and thats how you cheat a costumer :)

swigeric: You're probably right. And I've tried to be helpful when others have asked me questions about what I use during repairs. But name calling because he didn't like the video or get the freebee he was hoping for is a bit juvenile to me. And I'm not sure how I would tag the videos so as to let people know they are promotional rather than instructional. Anyway, thank you for the compliment.

nvm

what up with george burgers comments? forgot to take his medicine I guess?

What exactly were you expecting in a 90 second video? A whole tutorial on how to repair a dash? Do you expect to learn how to build or drive a car in a car commercial? This video was created to show the type of repairs we are capable of and how they turn out. Tell me boxer002010, what exactly has been your contribution to society other than insulting the work of others? Sounds like a pretty pathetic life...

I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 with a seriously cracked dash... I thank you for this video.

Thank you!

Thank you.

Thank you!