First attempt at fixing a cracked dash:    • How to Restore/Fix/Repair a Cracked V...  
Second and successful dash repair:    • Part 2: How to Restore/Fix/Repair a C...  
Comparison of the two, after testing:    • What is the Best Way to Restore/Repai...  

How to Remove 1980's Toyota Pickup/4Runner Dash Pad Cover:    • How to: Remove 1980's Toyota Pickup/4...  

This is my second attempt on restoring an old cracked dash from a 1987 Toyota Pickup
This time I'm using spray foam, 4-way stretch vinyl, brush-on contact cement, and vinyl paint in the following order:
- grind the cracks into a V groove with a dremel
- fill cracks with spray foam
- fill pinholes and final leveling with bondo
- sand smooth
- enlarge vent openings
- apply adhesive to vinyl and dash & wrap vinyl over dash
- trim excess vinyl
- paint to match factory grey

Products used (some may be found cheaper @ local hardware stores)
Dremel 25 pc kit: https://amzn.to/3g0dWs3
or cheaper generic Dremel: https://amzn.to/3v0w1dK
Spreaders: https://amzn.to/3ptttUi
Dupli-Color Grease & Wax Remover: https://amzn.to/3OLzrxL
Dupli-Color Charcoal Grey Vinyl & Fabric Paint: https://amzn.to/3EWm1Jc
Door & Window Spray Foam: https://amzn.to/3I1UbxE
Coping Saw: https://amzn.to/3I0VBbB
Body Filler Cheesegrater File: https://amzn.to/3OHOR6d
Meguiars E-7200 sanding block backing pad: https://amzn.to/3EUotPo
3M Wetordry Sponge Pad #20: https://amzn.to/3ykdOv7
Rubber Sanding Block: https://amzn.to/3kr2HtW
80 Grit Sand Paper: https://amzn.to/3SZLDwn
80 Grit Sand Paper: https://amzn.to/3vXABuC
USC Kromate Light Body Filler: https://amzn.to/3Ly1vkM
Dupli-Color DAP1694 Sandable Primer: https://amzn.to/4bD11XF

If this looks like too much work, there are also Dash Caps available:
1979 -1983 Toyota Pickup without Side Defrost Vents: https://amzn.to/3uWu2Y1
1984-1986 Toyota Pickup & 4Runner: (long recessed area across dash top) https://amzn.to/3fTvCFM
1987-1988 Toyota Pickup & 4Runner: (smaller curved rectangle area on dash top) https://ebay.us/PVU7qd
1989-1995 Toyota Pickup & 4Runner: https://amzn.to/2T5rIkh

I don't have Patreon or ask for donations but you can support the channel with some rad gear from my store: http://6thgeargarage.com/merchandise/

Used OEM Toyota parts for sale from my collection: https://6thgeargarage.com/yota/

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