Cracks in dash

27 posts · joined Aug 2006 · 16 Aug 2006, 5:45 pm

#523299

My 74 1300 Beetle has 5 or 6 cracks in the dash. The cracks are all about 2 or 3cm but the integrity of the dash, after a bit of Armorall, is pretty good.

I have had a look at re-skinning the dash, but I was wondering how I could have a go at it myself first. If what I do fails then I'll get it re-skinned.

Any hints would be appreciated

Bugged Glove

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3,601 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 16 Aug 2006, 6:12 pm

#523318

the worst thing you can do for a dash is armourall it!

it hardens your dash, and makes it nice and shiny... but with hot days and cold nights in summer and winter, your dash needs to have a degree of felxibility.

armourall hardens the dash, so when it shifts in the sun or the cold, the armourall makes it worse, and your cracks will spread.

velvet glove Casual Dubber

27 posts · joined Aug 2006 · 16 Aug 2006, 7:40 pm

#523361

What would you suggest as an alternative?

65busser Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,795 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 16 Aug 2006, 9:01 pm

#523415

Fishman's right on the money. Other than vinyl welding the cracks, which looks crap and only lasts until the next hot day, re-skinning is the only way to make it look right. Or you might just find a good one on here if you ask.
Good luck
Brad

www.busnbug.com

velvet glove Casual Dubber

27 posts · joined Aug 2006 · 16 Aug 2006, 9:54 pm

#523452

Thanks guys. The only drama I have is that I can't seem to find anywhere in Canberra that will re-skin, and I'll have to take it off and ship it interstate.......unless someone has one lying around in Canberra or nearby 😁

megalania Insano Dub Head

722 posts · joined May 2006 · 16 Aug 2006, 10:06 pm

#523464

Could you buy some vinyl and try it yourself or would the vinyl warp after the first hot day?

MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 18 Aug 2006, 1:18 am

#523875

I've got cracks in my dash, as most people with L Bugs i know have too. Easily solved with a dash matt. Unsightly cracks vanish before your eyes!

Ash x

1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"

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#523876

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aussiebaja Insano Dub Head

738 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 23 Aug 2006, 8:14 pm

#525943

have a look on ebay there is a dash on there ,could be the right one

greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 11 Sep 2006, 9:43 pm

#533139

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mscabrio Cabriolet Queen

2,308 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 15 Oct 2006, 5:58 pm

#544533

My 74 also had a few minor cracks in her dash. I heard about getting it vinyl welded but have seen some pretty dodgey jobs. I have sent mine to the Dash Doctor in Melb, am yet to pick it up so I can't show you the result

🤘

beerdoc Insano Dub Head

838 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 15 Oct 2006, 7:15 pm

#544558

Would like to here and see the results miss cab

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blutopless2 DAMSLO

2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 16 Oct 2006, 8:08 am

#544776

beerdoc wrote:Would like to here and see the results miss cab

i have to ring them today to see if it ready to be picked up. will most likely get it on friday so will post pics of the finished job.

see.... air and water do mix 😉

1974 1300
1997 MK3 Golf GL
2003 NB Cabrio
2012 Golf VI GTI
2014 Audi A4 Quattro

MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 17 Nov 2006, 5:38 pm

#556297

I managed to score an awesome dash off Ebay! So stoked! :bounce

Ash x

1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"

neonuke Learner Dubber

16 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 17 Nov 2006, 5:55 pm

#556303

wow ash, I found the ebay auction that you won. looks great! 👍

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1,230 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Nov 2006, 6:07 pm

#556306

does anyone know what owner of this white fastback that you see at every show uses? every part of it looks like it just rolled off the factory line.

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MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 20 Nov 2006, 12:03 am

#556866

neonuke wrote:wow ash, I found the ebay auction that you won. looks great! 👍

Thanks babe, yeah im thrilled! It's going to look schmick as, my old one was badly cracked, and now i can finally replace it. It's so hard trying to find one in a decent condtion. Even with a dash mat on, i could still see the cracks as they wrapped around the edge.

eBay is addictive though, should come with a warning label! :P

Ash x

1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"