Covering a dash
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Printed Date: May 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Topic: Covering a dash
Posted By: 05honda
Subject: Covering a dash
Date Posted: June 24, 2006 at 1:50 PM
Well the dash has been fiberglassed and sanded down, now comes the fun part. Adding the vinyl to dash. We have a sheet of white vinyl big enough to cover the dash with enough extra. The question is, what do I use to glue it down. Will 3M 77 Spray Adhesive work? If not what should we use? Also, should we apply a layer or foam underneath the vinyl or is that unnecessary? Thanks in advance for the help.
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Posted By: killer sonata
Date Posted: June 24, 2006 at 2:35 PM
I dont think that spray will hold up to the heat caused by direct sunlight. your best bet would be to use contact cement from a spray gun attatched to an air compressor.
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Posted By: 05honda
Date Posted: June 25, 2006 at 1:24 AM
When you buy contact cement what type of gun is used to spray it? How thick is the cement? Where can I find it at decent prices? Does anyone know weather or not I should add a small / Thin layer of foam underneath the vinyl? Thanks for the Input
Posted By: blufab
Date Posted: June 25, 2006 at 4:54 AM
I would say use a siphon fill gun to apply the glue, and usually you can find a good size can of glue in a can to put in the gun somewhere in the hardware section of walmart. Using foam is up to your descretion, it depends on what kinda look you are going for.
Posted By: killer sonata
Date Posted: June 25, 2006 at 6:33 AM
a gravity fed gun is what the shop near me uses. You might want to get the gallon size from depot or 2 of the smaller size cans from walmart. Walmart doesnt sell the gallon size unfortunately
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"People with mullets live 40% longer" - Ricky Bobby
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: June 25, 2006 at 10:42 AM
If you want the soft touch of vinyl then add a thin layer of foam ( about 1/8" ) and using 3M Super 90 will hold even in the sun. Here's a description of the available grades of spray adhesive from 3M------------- Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: 05honda
Date Posted: June 26, 2006 at 9:26 AM
Thanks for all the help guys, I guess ill be picking up some Super 90 in the next few days. Ill let you all know how it goes...
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