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Custom Dashboard From Scratch, Experience? Guidance?

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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=145964
Printed Date: March 29, 2024 at 5:41 AM


Topic: Custom Dashboard From Scratch, Experience? Guidance?

Posted By: itolond
Subject: Custom Dashboard From Scratch, Experience? Guidance?
Date Posted: January 23, 2020 at 3:56 AM

Hi Forum,

looking to create a customer dash - clearances in the car are pretty tight and I look to create rough the in the vehicle. What is the best approach and materials to use.

Cover the dash fixtures and fitting with protective sheet (e.g plastic drop sheet or better?
Use blue foam to rough out shape ?
Plaster/ clay ? what to use for the final finish (note this would be destroyed on removal - so it will act as a plug

Also any guide/s on creating custom access panels - you know the type you would prize off with a plastic driver or similar - looking to create flush panels

lastly - I live in a super hot - high humidity climate. any guides on coverings for the dash - hard wearing durable ect? (or paint or carbon coat options?)






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