Today I’m restoring an old cracked dash from a 1987 Toyota Pickup Truck using the following steps:
– grind the cracks into a V groove with a dremel
– enlarge vent openings
– fill cracks with long strand bondo
– fill smaller areas with regular bondo
– sand smooth
– apply adhesive to vinyl and dash
– wrap vinyl over dash
– trim excess vinyl
Products used:
Dremel 25 pc kit: https://amzn.to/3g0dWs3
or cheaper generic Dremel: https://amzn.to/3v0w1dK
Long-strand Filler, Quart: https://amzn.to/3pv5t34
Fiberglass filler, quart: https://amzn.to/3puF4T6
Spreaders: https://amzn.to/3ptttUi
Dupli-Color Prep Spray: https://amzn.to/3w3uKE2
Fast Tack 92 by Sprayway: https://amzn.to/3pCb08b
Xacto Knife: https://amzn.to/2SaQUps
80 Grit Sand Paper: https://amzn.to/3vXABuC
Heat Gun: https://amzn.to/3pwOtcX
Clamps, 4-pack: https://amzn.to/3vWsnmx
Dash Cap Links:
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
2003 – 2009 Toyota 4Runner with Speaker Holes: https://amzn.to/3ghX1Qy
I don’t have Patreon or ask for donations but you can support the channel with some rad Yota gear from my store: http://6thgeargarage.net/merchandise/
Follow Us:
Instagram: 6th_gear
facebook.com/6thGearGarage
How to Remove 1980’s Toyota Pickup/4Runner Dash Pad Cover: https://youtu.be/oZD-g4RfdUo
Here are some other Toyota videos you may find helpful:
How to clean/Restore Toyota Pickup/4Runner Door Panels: https://youtu.be/SrkyU1dGEh8
Toyota Door Disassemble: https://youtu.be/JWifUB0VQPc
Rebuild front knuckle & replace birfield joint: https://youtu.be/pxMACmhY-3w
Remove an Entire Toyota Rear Axle Assembly: https://youtu.be/MIQEsumrEHQ
Install/Upgrade to V6 1″ Master Cylinder on 4 cyl Toyota: https://youtu.be/P2DT0RHI8K8
Install Toyota Rear Axle Bearing, Oil Seal – WITHOUT a Press: https://youtu.be/6LdUhST3aIg
Replace Toyota Drive Shaft Center Support Carrier Bearing: https://youtu.be/CbzyPUmBiEU
Trail Gear Hi-Steer install: https://youtu.be/vJqFHQq9Ni0
Repairing Toyota Frame – Cut Out & Replace Metal: https://youtu.be/5DY-SfQZyZU
Fixing Floor and Rocker panel rust: https://youtu.be/7Xkdnrsa62A
Remove Headliner in Toyota Pickup Truck: https://youtu.be/HP9uAocDztQ
Remove Toyota Pickup & 4Runner COMPLETE Dash: https://youtu.be/yKG_F30MdQE
Toyota 22RE Engine Teardown: https://youtu.be/muBeyKgP5gY
22r Compression Test: https://youtu.be/v7EdRwCW9Fs
Remove Toyota 22RE Engine & Transmission: https://youtu.be/9utG8PChbc4
Toyota Pickup/4Runner Vent Window Conversion: https://youtu.be/nDJM9MBk4-k
Remove Toyota Truck Rear Glass Window: https://youtu.be/0CKQC8hrOOE
Toyota 4×4 Transfer Case Rear Flange Oil Seal Replacement: https://youtu.be/a-_c7jKx7uc
Replace Pinion Oil Seal in Rear Diff: https://youtu.be/0xGH8J9YJYs
The Vent Window Conversion: https://youtu.be/nDJM9MBk4-k
Remove Door Panel: https://youtu.be/6yAXzWO_i6s
LED Headlight Conversion: https://youtu.be/-V9lLASMNxI
Repairing Toyota Frame – Cut Out & Replace Metal: https://youtu.be/5DY-SfQZyZU
Breaking a Rusty Toyota Frame in Half: https://youtu.be/MZEADsA92UA
Toyota Pickup Fiberglass Bed Review: https://youtu.be/TuwqEFHvifo
B-Pillar Trim Removal & Install: https://youtu.be/6urbZ2BQ24k
){kind=link}
That's solved a 20 year old dilemma for me, I have a cracked dash to repair on a old 944, I currently have a spare which is also cracked so I will that first, cheers for the video.
Awesome video good job. . Cut down the material even more. Relief cuts around the radius and where needed.
Man I've been gone forever and this is first vid that pops up. I love your idea for crack filler but from that point on it works best to use heat gun vinyl yu know like vivvid or 3m 1080 or even better 2080 series rap aswell vivvid's carbon fibre looks Cron! Member my vid I showed u? If only we were neighbours lol speaking of which I might be looking for a place soon đ ttyl peace fellow toy master!
Never use spray glues they don't bond as good best use glue and apply by brush so it penetrates both surfaces instead of sitting. On top of the surface
I subscribed when I heard OCD… lol I've got a 95 4runner and been working on it 3 yrs. OCD is required with these trucks. My dash is embarrassing! I think I'll give this a go… Nice vid man…
Props to you for taking on a project like that. I wouldâve got frustrated and smashed the dash by the first attempted you had.
Tengo un daf danado quien. Lo puede areglar
.
knead your hardener before you use it and it wont be watery. youre supposed to mix up any kind of hardener like that before you use it for that reason
vacuum is a good idea to make vynil stick to the recessed area
Could have sworn you switched it out with a new one! Great job on the redo.
Fantastic dedication ! Thanks for the course in dash repair
I really need to do that to my 86 pickup. the dash pad and the inside door handles are the only imperfections in the interior.
Nice Job! Betting you will get better with the more of them you do, Bet you try it a 3rd time and that will be near mint!
Where.can.i.buy.a.very.nice.bench.seat.cover.replacement.for.my.88.toyota.pickup.iwant.to.remove.the.old.cover.and.install.the.new.thank.uyou.my.friend.
Redo it… anyways, I'm in the market for a '95-'98 Land Cruiser…
You should do one with plastic welding, sand paint
Honestly that looks awesome. And the texture looks similar to the soft plastic used in 1990s and early 2000s Toyotaâs
Way better then when I did tint…