Forget covers caps or even nos dash pads which will eventually crack.
Vacuum forming vinyl dashboard.
The vinyl is then cooled to set the shape and trimmed around the edges.
By thermo vacuum forming dash vinyl over the whole structure it ensure the longevity of the plastic shell and prevents any future cracking.
It looks like a fairly simple process.
Through this process a machine bonds heated vinyl evenly over the entire surface of a dashboard by sucking out all of the air between the two pieces.
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On one of the other topics we started talking about vacuum forming vinyl.
The vacuum forming process is just one piece of the puzzle for a factory correct dash restoration.
The application of the vinyl is referred to as thermo vacuum forming.
Auto upholstery shops that aren t equipped to provide this service can send out for it.
For the best results especially when working with complex dashboards use thermo vacuum forming.
Your dash pad is then expertly matched to your chosen factory or custom color.
I found some interesting videos and information about the process.
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The vinyl is heated to become pliable and sucked over the contours of the dash.
Using a single sheet of proprietary dash vinyl we can achieve the original look for most dashes.
I have been trying to decide how i want to recover this dash and console i have a 3 x4 x7 powder coating oven that i can experiment with just a little anxious.